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Industry reacts to launch of electric car grant

The fleet and leasing sector along with the wider automotive industry has broadly welcomed the Government’s new electric car grant.

Electric Car Grant (ECG) 14 Jul

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New Government rules suggested for private parking firms criticised

A consultation on a new Private Parking Code of Practice, which aims to create a fairer, more transparent system, has been launched.

Parking fines 13 Jul

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Fleet briefs: Latest from Licence Check, AFP, Ayvens, Samsara, Lightfoot, Econ Engineering, FCLG, Targa Telematics, FMG, The Handbook Group, FMG Repair Services, Fleet Financial and the AA

The latest fleet industry news, including Licence Check adds new supplier management feature to Davis Fleet and the AFP confirms its third annual AFP Expo.

Fleet Management 9 Jul

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AA chooses Easee for patrol fleet home charging

Easee has been chosen by the AA as its preferred home charging partner to support the transition of its patrol fleet from diesel to electric.

Charging & infrastructure 9 Jul

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Tailgating deaths and injuries ‘avoidable’ if drivers follow two-second rule

Tailgating continues to be a major safety issue on the country’s roads, contributing to 147 people being killed or seriously injured, on average, every year.

Driver Training 9 Jul

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Ultra-rapid electric vehicle charging costs fall

Electric vehicle drivers enjoyed a drop in the price of charging at ultra-rapid chargers in May, according to the AA.

Charging & infrastructure 27 Jun

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AA Driving School increases electric vehicle fleet choice

Three electric vehicles have been added to the AA Driving School’s choice list for its franchised driving instructors.

Driver Training 17 Jun

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Opinion: How AI is revolutionising fleet management

Ryan Naughton, head of B2B connected car and European relations at the AA, examines how AI has the power to transform business operations for the better.

opinion 17 Jun

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Speeding most common motoring offence as drug-driving convictions soar

There was a 13.5% increase in drug-driving convictions last year, with 26,924 drivers found guilty of the offence, new analysis from the AA suggests.

safety & compliance 16 Jun

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Increased car tech drives ‘changing crash repairs’

The growing amount of technology used in new cars is changing vehicle repairs, with fixing a car now not simply about replacing parts.

SMR 11 Jun

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Road deaths on the rise with motorcyclists showing highest increase

There were an estimated 1,633 fatalities on Britain’s roads last year, an increase of 1% year-on-year, according to new data from the DfT.

Department for Transport 29 May

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Government cuts red tape for electric vehicle charge points

The Government has announced that drivers and businesses will no longer need to submit planning applications to install electric vehicle charge points.

Charging & infrastructure 29 May

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Large fall in peak time public electric vehicle charging cost

There was a 7p/kWh drop in the cost of peak time on-street slow charging for electric vehicles in April, according to the AA.

Charging & infrastructure 21 May

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Petrol price comparison shows electric vehicle advantage

Electric vehicle drivers now have a six pence per mile advantage, according to the latest analysis from AA’s EV Recharge Report.

Charging & infrastructure 2 May

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AA to provide SMR and roadside assistance for Farizon electric van

Jameel Motors, the UK distributor of the Farizon SV large electric van, has signed a deal with the AA to provide nationwide aftersales support.

Farizon 29 Apr

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Trade body defends parking companies after AA and RAC criticism

A trade association for private parking companies has defended the sector in the face of fierce criticism by the RAC and AA.

fines and penalties 28 Apr

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Industry jobs: Roles filled at AA Business Services, Alphabet, Whistl, Epyx, PwC UK, DMN Group and Brego

The latest industry appointments, including AA Business Services appoints new head of B2B connected car and European relations.

appointments 8 Apr

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Campaigners call for parking charges to be based on car size

Academics also suggest policymakers could increase taxes for heavier cars and that local authorities could adjust parking policies to charge higher fees.

Tax and Legislation 4 Apr

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More councils consider cashless payment for parking to save costs

While a number of councils have converted some or all of their car parks to cashless sites, more local authorities are looking at following suit, says the AA.

fines and penalties 25 Mar