Fleet operators need to reconsider service, maintenance, and repair strategies in light of the forthcoming change to Euro 7 regulations, according to i247 Group. Euro 7 comes into effect from 29 November 2026. It applies to all new passenger car and light commercial vehicle types (new model approvals) sold or registered from November 2027. The new … [Read more...]
Essential daily checks change for autonomous vehicles
Clarity is needed over how fleet “walkaround” safety checks will be completed as autonomous vehicles (AVs) start to arrive on UK roads, says FleetCheck. Neil Avent, chief technical officer at the fleet software specialist, points out the legislation surrounding the introduction of AVs, which are already being trialled in taxi form on London streets, … [Read more...]
Speeders getting away with it, shows data
More than 4,000 drivers who have accumulated 12 or more penalty points for speeding offences have escaped being banned and are still behind the wheel, according to new data analysed by the RAC ahead of a Parliamentary event about tackling the problem later today. A Freedom of Information request obtained from the DVLA shows 4,154 drivers in the UK are still … [Read more...]
AI should be in minds of careful managers
Popular, general purpose artificial intelligence tools should be treated with a “high degree” of caution by fleet managers, FleetCheck is warning. The fleet software specialist says generative AI such as Claude and Chat GPT can be extremely effective but also frequently highly misleading. Callum Haymon-Collins, COO, said, “We’re now seeing fleet managers … [Read more...]
Minor damage can have big impact on prices
Six out of 10 dealers (61%) say repairing minor dents is the cosmetic fix most likely to increase the showroom appeal of a used car, according to new research. May’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows other repairs considered important were scratches (55%), minor rips in fabric (37%) and chips in windows (35%). Also mentioned were bumper scuffs (34%), … [Read more...]
Tradelines 20 May
Mazda Motor Europe has joined Drive Sustainability, an automotive industry initiative focused on promoting ethical, responsible and environmentally friendly practices across global supply chains. By joining the collaboration, Mazda is advocating business integrity and enhancing its ability to apply common sustainability standards and guidelines throughout … [Read more...]
Welsh among most confident without sat-nav
Almost one in ten UK motorists (8.6%) feel uncomfortable getting behind the wheel without satellite navigation, even on routes they know, they told pollsters for Autotrader. The study also found that around 30 miles, roughly the distance from central London to Brighton, is as far as most drivers will comfortably travel without sat nav assistance. For … [Read more...]
Golden oldies beating depreciation trend
While the average UK car loses value each year regardless of use, new analysis from Carwow reveals that certain models are bucking the trend—selling for significantly more than their estimated worth due to strong demand. Depreciation remains the highest cost of car ownership, averaging £3,851 per year (around 9.17% annually), with overall costs such as tax … [Read more...]
Nicky Grist Stages set up for a classic event
Nicky Grist believes this year’s Nicky Grist Stages on Saturday 11 July will deliver one of the event’s best routes yet, with smooth, fast and demanding stages set to provide a great challenge for competitors. And as a rally legend with 21 FIA World Rally Championship event wins – including two RAC Rally victories with Juha Kankkunen (1993) and Colin McRae … [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...]
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