More than 12,300 drivers have been caught drug-driving on at least three separate occasions in the last 11 years – five times the number caught repeat drink-driving over the same period – new RAC analysis of DVLA data shows. A Freedom of Information request submitted by the RAC found that 12,391 drivers have accrued three or more DG10 endorsements for … [Read more...]
Fleet downtime hits six years low, says Epyx
Fleet downtime has fallen to its best level since before the pandemic, suggests new data from epyx. Figures for first quarter of 2026 show the length of time fleet vehicles are spending off-the-road while undergoing maintenance or repair dropped to 1.46 days in January, 1.47 in February and 1.53 in March. These are the three lowest monthly numbers recorded … [Read more...]
Chinese brands leading new entrants into fleets
More than one in four fleets (26%) have added cars from new entrants to their choice lists, according to new research. The 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory also shows 21% are considering adding them in the future, while 23% are waiting until these manufacturers become more established. Just 12% indicate they will not be using these vehicles and … [Read more...]
Drax delight at Government’s depot charging project
Electric vehicles can play a major role in reducing fleet emissions, but the success of electrification is rarely decided by the vehicle itself. In most cases, it comes down to how effectively charging infrastructure is planned and managed. For fleets across the country, depot charging is often where long-term operational performance and cost control … [Read more...]
Dithering governments threaten 2035 emissions goal
As EU politicians debate further weakening the bloc’s 2035 zero-emission car target, new analysis reveals Europe’s e-mobility industry has already committed nearly €200 billion to electric vehicles, batteries, and charging infrastructure - locking in one of the largest industrial transformations in decades. The report, published today by New Automotive, … [Read more...]
Land Rover Discovery slated by owners
The Land Rover Discovery is the UK’s most unreliable used car, says Warrantywise. The warranty provider has released the results of its annual Reliability Index, which sees the firm ranking used cars in several key areas, reports Car Dealer magazine. A sample of 250 vehicles were judged on request frequency, average vehicle age at time of fault, average … [Read more...]
Learners face revised licences’ plan from next week
One in five young drivers crash within a year of passing their test, and every year, more than 1,500 are killed or seriously injured on UK roads. Now, from 12 May new learner driver rules come into force and attention is turning to what further changes could better support new motorists after they pass. To tackle these alarming figures, Northern Ireland … [Read more...]
EVs biggest targets for mileage clocking
New analysis from vehicle history platform carVertical shows electric models are now the most commonly clocked cars in the UK, with 3% of those checked showing evidence of mileage tampering. That puts EVs ahead of diesel cars (2.8%), petrol cars (2.5%) and hybrids (2%) and comes at a time when many households are looking for ways to cut motoring costs by … [Read more...]
The electrified new car market is sparking
The UK new car market grew by 24.0% to reach 149,247 last month, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, and the 2 millionth BEV was registered. The increase reflects a rebound from an unusually weak April last year, when buyers pulled purchases forward to March to beat incoming vehicle tax increases, including the application of VED … [Read more...]
Security & storage issues to be aired
Issues in vehicle logistics and storage will be under discussion at the next member meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Taking place at Cox Automotive, Bruntingthorpe, Leicestershire, on Thursday 14 May, it will debate the impact of portside facilities operating at capacity and a subsequent shortage of space inland. Tom Marley, director of … [Read more...]
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