The Freight Transport Association is launching a pioneering new service aimed at supporting operators who want to join the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency's voluntary Earned Recognition Scheme. The Earned Recognition Data Hub will bring together both vehicle maintenance and driver data from multiple sources and has been designed to be a low-cost, … [Read more...]
eCall safety milestone reached
As of this Saturday, automobile manufacturers will equip all new car types with eCall to automatically dial emergency services in the event of a serious road traffic accident detected by vehicle sensors. The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association welcomed this milestone, which has been made possible thanks to huge investments by the … [Read more...]
Suppliers call for reasoned debate on future laws
Car components' makers have called for a reasoned debate over future technology, legislation and implementation. The car supplier industry say technology neutrality has been the guiding principle for emission legislation in the transport sector. The EU has continually led the world with respect to automotive CO2 reductions, enabled by European … [Read more...]
Product recalls growing threat to profits and reputation
Product-related risk is one of the biggest perils facing businesses today, with recall exposures having increased significantly over the past decade. This is bringing the potential for larger and more complex losses than ever before, warns insurer Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty in a new report. It highlights the automotive industry as being … [Read more...]
Dealers to review safety in auctions
A new, safety sub-committee is to be formed by the Vehicle Remarketing Association to look at safety issues in the remarketing sector, with a special emphasis on auctions. The move has been prompted by an increase in interest in the subject among VRA members, especially following recent deaths at auctions in the US. Sam Watkins, deputy chair at the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 14 June
The Hyundai Kona is a new compact SUV coming to Europe this autumn. It is targetted at the Nissan Qashqai and Renault Captur and precedes other models in the new crossover sector that the Korean manufacturer intends to launch over the next few years. The UK is said to be the first area in Europe where Amazon is considering selling cars on-line, … [Read more...]
Naive younger drivers put social skills before safety
Younger drivers are “overwhelmingly naive” when it comes to the practicalities of car ownership, with only 38% of under-35s knowing how often their car needs an MOT. Vehicle leasing company UK Carline asked more than 1,000 car owners about the items they keep in their vehicles and their knowledge of car maintenance and safety, revealing huge disparities … [Read more...]
Drivers are backing out of essential maintenance checks
British drivers are scared of their cars. Swinton insurance research reveals that more than a quarter of British motorists avoid basic car maintenance tasks – three quarters would leave standard maintenance checks to a mechanic, rather than checking themselves. With that in mind, we’ve pulled out the top five problem areas faced by UK drivers and … [Read more...]
Driven to distraction by the daily commute
The daily commute can often get repetitive and could tempt you to look to your car for entertainment. A favourite song may come to mind or even the thought of calling someone from a hand held mobile phone to pass time. Here are some driving tips to avoid distractions from IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman. Most … [Read more...]
Signs of the times mystify motorists
Research for Kwik Fit has revealed the average driver knows only 79% of UK road signs, with one in five signs a mystery. For two in five drivers not being able to understand a sign or being confused over its meaning has led to problems on the road. The most common mistakes due to misinterpreting road signs are breaking the speed limit (16%), braking … [Read more...]
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