Car makers are removing safety features from models due to the shortage of semi-conductors and this is going to cause issues for fleets and buyers, warn the Association of Fleet Professionals, Fleets should think carefully before buying new company cars that have had safety devices removed from their specification because of the semiconductor shortage, the Association of Fleet Professionals … [Read more...]
Education: Road Safety
Welsh village idea with worldwide appeal
An idea which started six years ago on a busy road in a Welsh village has developed international recognition as a major road safety programme. Llyswen, Brecon resident James Luckhurst is the driving force behind Project EDWARD, which has been adopted throughout Europe and has even attracted road safety campaigners as far afield as Mongolia, where there are few roads but the driving standards … [Read more...]
Tradelines 15 September
Fiat Professional’s New Ducato is the first commercial vehicle to have level 2 autonomous Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. The New Ducato offers a range of technologies aimed at improving the driving experience while making the Ducato a safer environment for work or leisure. Inclusion of technology like Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop&Go function, Lane Keep Assist and Traffic Jam … [Read more...]
Logistics UK Welsh safety conference
Logistics UK’s popular Transport Manager conference is coming to the St Pierre Marriott, Chepstow on 25 November 2021. The event will highlight key issues for anyone involved in running vehicle fleets, provide professional advice, and help managers remain compliant and up to speed on the latest legislative developments. Topics to be covered at the one-day event will include logistics in urban … [Read more...]
Under age and driving – legally
A 12 and a 14 year old from Wales have made the final of a national driving competition – despite not being old enough to hold a driving licence. Jenson Jones, 12, from Clydach Vale, Tonypandy and Cameron Redwood, 14, from Llandough, Penarth have both been awarded a place in the final of the Young Driver Challenge 2021, having beaten off stiff competition from hundreds of other entries. The … [Read more...]
Drivers to get safety ratings for computer systems
Driving assistance systems will get specific safety tests and be rated for them. Zenzic, the organisation dedicated to accelerating the self-driving revolution in the UK, has announced funding for a proof-of-concept consumer safety rating for Automated Driving Systems, via Thatcham Research and CAM Testbed partners. Initially, the independent rating will focus on Automated Lane Keeping … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 September
Car rental experts at StressFreeCarRental.com have launched a campaign for the Government to ensure all motorists have a dash cam in place in their vehicles to record incidents while they are driving. It comes as Department for Transport figures showed there were 24,470 people killed or seriously injured in road traffic accidents reported to the police for the year ending June 2020, with the … [Read more...]
Toyota Mirai hydrogen car passes safety tests
In the latest round of Euro NCAP testing, the Audi Q4 e-tron, Lynk and Co 01, NIO ES8, Subaru Outback and Toyota Mirai all achieved five-star safety ratings, with all but the Subaru Outback using alternative propulsion methods. The hydrogen powered Toyota Mirai performed very well in testing, scoring highly in the Adult (88%) and Child Occupant (85%) Protection categories. Matthew Avery, … [Read more...]
Queues for MoT deferred tests
The country is expected to see a surge in MOT bookings this month. According to the AA, up to 5.5 million cars deferred their test last year due to the relaxation in rules caused by nationwide lockdowns. If you’re caught without a valid MOT certificate, you can be landed with a £1,000 fine. Motoring leasing company Vehicle Contracts explains the four simple checks that motorists can carry … [Read more...]
Free safety course for van operators from FleetCheck
A new, free online video safety course aimed at van operators was launched this week by fleet software specialist FleetCheck at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2021 in the NEC until 2 September. Called the 28-Day Fleet Confidence Challenge, it takes the form of four weekly episodes and is aimed at people whose fleet responsibility is only part of their role, who may not understand the full extent of … [Read more...]