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So says the RAC as its research suggests that 12% of drivers don't know that texting and driving is illegal and 21% don't realise it is illegal to check Facebook and Twitter while driving. And 61% of motorists still have not got the message that texting at the wheel of a stationary car with the […]

The new includes a new, highly visual, analytical user dashboard that provides leasing companies with the metrics to see how any aspect of the new vehicle ordering and delivery process is performing in one screen. The dashboard, which will be available for preview from the end of the month, provides real-time information of the latest […]

At the 2014 series of events, which are sponsored by Goodyear and Volvo, delegates will hear from the Traffic Commissioner and representatives from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). During one of the presentations at the popular FTA conference, the DVSA will be unveiling their systems approach to recognising individual operator culture and their […]

The scheme provides fleets with subsidised ecodriving training directly from driver training companies in a move to open up more opportunities for driver training companies to reach businesses quickly and deliver a number of training programmes through the Ecodriving scheme All driver training under the new scheme will be delivered by Driver Standards Agency (DSA) […]

National Windscreens provides all customers with windscreen repair and replacement services on a “same day – next day” basis. It also operates a “repair first” policy, only replacing windscreens when the damage is too severe to be repaired, saving its customers replacement costs. Building on over 12 years of working together, National Windscreens’ new contract […]

The company says that it has a small number of major users who set aside an amount of budget every year in order to continue their investment in technology with the aim of continually improving their results. Ashley Sowerby, managing director at Chevin, said: ‘This kind of thinking has actually been prompted by customers rather […]

The new out-of-hours servicing at the company’s headquarter site is designed to enable customers to drop off their pre-booked vehicles for inspection and routine service work at the close of business, with the ability to pick up their vehicles the very next day. The scheme, along with 7am to 11.30pm opening hours and the unique […]

The announcement was made as Mr McLoughlin revealed new “smart” motorway schemes for the M1 and M3. The Highways Agency previously consulted on proposals to limit speeds to 60mph between 7am and 7pm seven days a week because of the potential effect of the new schemes on local air quality. However, the Transport Secretary announced today that […]

The average van at BCA sold for £5,339 in June, a fall of £248 (4.4%) compared to May.  Year-on-year values remain ahead, however, up by £633 (13.2%) over the twelve month period, with age and mileage relatively static and performance against CAP declining slightly.   Year-on-year table: All vans All vans Avg Age (months) Avg Mileage […]

Renault has announced UK pricing for the panel and crew van versions of its new Master, which are available to order now priced from £21,120 (basic price excluding VAT and OTR charges). The new Master range offers a made-to-measure selection of more than 120 versions in the UK, with a choice of four lengths and […]

In previous years, the UK’s most prestigious lean-driving challenge has attracted celebrities, motoring journalists, academics and senior figures from the automotive industry, all striving to see if they could complete the chosen route using as little fuel as possible.  Now the call to enter invites anyone with an interest in showing off their eco-driving skills […]