Anger with the poor state of Britain’s local roads has reached its highest point in nine years, said the RAC. Nearlly half of drivers (49%) surveyed for the RAC’s annual Report on Motoring listing it as a top motoring concern, making it the single biggest issue by a considerable distance this year. Concern among drivers is now at a record level since the … [Read more...]
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Service bookings taking longer
Lead times for fleet service, maintenance and repair have risen by more than 57% since the start of the pandemic, according to new data from epyx. In January 2020, the average time between when a company car or van booking was created to when the vehicle went in for work was 8.11 days - but today stands at 12.76 days. This data is taken from epyx’s 1link … [Read more...]
Race Across Britain for BEN
Following the huge success of BBC TV series 'Race Across the World', Ben is recruiting teams to take on a new UK-based fundraising challenge for the automotive industry, called Race Across Britain. This event will raise vital funds to support people who are struggling or in crisis and is proudly supported by LKQ Euro Car Parts. Ben is challenging … [Read more...]
Real time web-app for fleets
ATS Euromaster has launched a web app for drivers to book mobile tyre work on their fleet vehicles in real time. According to ATS Euromaster it is the first publicly available app that provides this service and follows nine months of research and live trialling. The tyre and maintenance provider already offers mobile tyre fitting to its customers but … [Read more...]
Getting more out of your electric car
There are over 810,000 fully electric cars now on UK roads, and many more will come this year. Some electric SUVs can go over 300 miles on a single charge, and now experts at Kia, who offer the Niro EV, as well as the EV9 due in 2024, have shared their tips to increase the range of an electric SUV. Here are five ways you can get even more energy efficiency … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 October
Welsh Government has told councils they will be less obstructive to lifting the controversial 20mph if the local authority feels a higher limit is more suitable for a road. The new law brought in on 17 September with a default 20mph has attracted a petition calling for its repeal and signed by almost 500,000 people. Spider mating season is upon us, and new … [Read more...]
Cost of living risks to road safety
With the cost-of-living crisis showing no signs of lifting any time soon, TyreSafe is urging drivers and riders not to compromise on their safety. Tyres are a vital, safety critical component, arguably the most important for staying safe on the roads. Replacing tyres is costly but trying to save a few pennies can be a false economy. Ultimately, how well … [Read more...]
Time to take a look at your tyres
This October could be the perfect time to show your tyres some love as Tyre Safety Month gets under way. The campaign organised by charity TyreSafe, the UK’s leading authority on tyre safety, has the full support of national breakdown provider Start Rescue and its hundreds of vehicle recovery professionals working across the UK. “Checking your tyres for … [Read more...]
Logistics UK put their case to Welsh Government
Logistics businesses have this week urged the Welsh government to provide a clear future plan for logistics at a roundtable hosted by Logistics UK, attended by Welsh Deputy Minister for Climate Change, Lee Waters MS. At the event, hosted at Owens Group’s facility in Cardiff Bay, members and industry leaders discussed the key priorities for the Wales … [Read more...]
Car making declines in UK, not good for EVs either
UK car production fell -9.7% in August, following six consecutive months of growth, as 45,052 models rolled off factory lines, according to the latest figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Typically the smallest volume month of the year with often variable summer shutdowns which can lead to large percentage variations, … [Read more...]
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