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New Electric Vehicle Funding Scheme

10 June 2019

Technology is a great tool for us interested in fleet vehicles and the general progression of the motor industry, and as many of us already know, it’s becoming more and more a reality that electric vehicles will soon be mainstream on UK’s roads. Companies who are eager to introduce a collection of electric vehicles (EVs) into their fleets but are put off by the huge overhead costs of these models and general concerns over infrastructure, can now access a new type of funding model provided to remove the risk and make these investments more affordable,... Read full article

Numerous Motorists Avoiding Bans on UK Roads

03 June 2019

Many of us road users experience bad driving on a regular occasion. It can be a frustrating experience to know that these inconsiderate motorists are not learning from their lessons. Recent studies conducted by IAM RoadSmart reveals that over 11,000 drivers a year are still being allowed to legally drive on roads in the UK with 12 or more penalty points on their licence. When compared to the figures recorded back in 2013, there were an estimated 12,470 drivers then who had more than 12 penalty points against their name, and although the statistics have decreased by... Read full article

Real-Time EV Charging Points from Google Maps

22 May 2019

Technology is at the forefront of business, and it’s only going to get bigger and better for us fleet geeks. In the last few weeks, Google Maps has launched a new function on their app which delivers real-time search results. These detail the locations of electric vehicle (EV) charging point availability across the UK, (A.K.A a game changer for us EV lovers)! As many EV drivers may have experienced in the past, trekking all the way to a charging station only to find that all the ports are occupied can be a disappointment. This could lead to these fleet drivers... Read full article

Soaring Fuel Prices Require Strong Fleet Management

16 May 2019

With so many changes in a confusing marketplace, this is a particularly volatile time to be heavily involved within the car fleet industry. Although what you hear on the news may keep you up at night, many of these issues can be solved with a bit of sound management. If you’ve been living under a rock, you wouldn’t know it – but fuel prices have sky-rocketed over the last few weeks. Over the Easter period (we’re still reminiscing about this break), AA Fuel Price Reports showed that the cost of fuel at the pumps reached a five-year seasonal high.... Read full article

Methods to Help Fleet Driver Training Benefits Last

09 May 2019

As the person responsible for the fleet management in your institution, it can be a difficult task to manage and maintain high standards across the board for your drivers. It’s important to keep in mind that regular contact with those who use the vehicles within your fleet, and to make them aware of the changing legislative laws and road conditions that may affect their ability when driving. To help make your life a little easier, we’ve outlined some key methods to help you get the very best out of training your fleet drivers. First thing’s first,... Read full article

Highways England Calling UK Drivers to Stop Motorway Litter

01 May 2019

Litter is the bane of our nation. Many an argument is drum up from the sight of broken glass bottles, crisp packets and busted tyre rings, although this is soon to be addressed by the governing body of our beloved roads. Highways England is encouraging all drivers to encourage and join them in doing a small favour to reduce litter levels on the nation’s motorways. We’ve all been there, you’re going along the motorway on your way to your destination when a paper cup comes flying your way from the car in front. Litter like this can be a serious safety... Read full article

New Fuel Labels to be Introduced at Filling Stations Across UK

23 April 2019

Exciting news is to hit our local petrol stations later this year. As part of European-wide legislative changes, new fuel labels will be rolled out across the nation’s filling stations by September 2019 in an attempt to help inform drivers of the biofuel content of both petrol and diesel. With reference to petrol, which contains up to 5% renewable ethanol, will be labelled ‘E5’, while diesel, containing up to 7% biodiesel will be labelled as ‘B7'. Astonishingly, across 2018, the carbon dioxide (CO2) savings from using a combination of... Read full article

How Will Speed Limiters Affect Motorist Behaviour on European Roads?

10 April 2019

Have you heard the latest news? In just three years’ time, speed limiters will be mandatory on all vehicles within the European Union, with this being named the ‘Intelligent Speed Assistance’ (ISA) scheme. Now, some of you may be wondering, what exactly is a speed limiter? It really is as simple as being a system that physically stops a car from breaking the speed limit. Working through GPS or speed sign-recognition cameras, a speed limiter automatically responds to signals and puts a cap on your car’s engine power, with the result being that... Read full article

Are You Prepared for Driving in the EU Post-Brexit?

02 April 2019

With a "no-deal" Brexit a real possibility, you need to make sure you are prepared for the potential impact of many joint agreements around driving across the EU and EEA countries. To prepare for these changes, Marshall Leasing has produced a helpful guide to assist in your preparations. If we exit with an agreement or further delay the implementation of Article 50, nothing will change in the immediate future. New agreements will be forged with the EU and EEA countries and rolled out on a timely basis. However, if we depart with no agreement, please be... Read full article

Driver Distraction Shows a Problem on the Rise

01 April 2019

It can often be difficult to resist the temptation to look at your smart phones at any point in the day, let alone when behind the wheel. Shockingly, eight in ten (84%) of motorists across the UK admitted that they get easily distracted behind the wheel. This is up from 76% in 2018 according to a study conducted by Floow. The law states that it is illegal to hold a phone or sat nav while driving or riding a motorcycle. Drivers must have hands-free access to devices such as a Bluetooth headset, voice command, dashboard holders or built-in sat navs to avoid distraction.... Read full article

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