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Preparing for the Winter Roads

03 December 2019

It’s December which means we’re heading into the heart of winter and this year looks set to be a cold one with plenty of disruptions to our roads. The Weather Company is forecasting that we will receive 30 to 40 days of snow or ice disruption in Scotland and northern England with 15 to 20 days in the South of England. With these potentially treacherous conditions on the way we’ve put together some winter driving tips to help prepare your fleets for the roads. Before you set off Before even thinking about your car, put together an emergency kit so... Read full article

What’s the Latest Government Advice on Driving in the EU?

25 November 2019

At Marshall Leasing we want all our fleets to be as prepared as possible for Brexit. Yes, you can be forgiven for thinking that driving in Europe is going to be complicated once the Brexit date is confirmed. This is why we have reviewed the government’s advice and put together the information below to help you keep your fleets moving. Below is a distillation of the government’s guidance on how to prepare for Brexit. You can also sign up for alerts regarding changes to guidelines here, although daily or weekly up-dates are recommended to... Read full article

ULEZ Zones Proving a Success in London

18 November 2019

Research from the Mayor of London’s office has revealed that the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London has proven to be a success. The two key areas where it has been effective is in reducing the number of cars in the zone and cutting toxic air pollution. Could this new charging system be the way forward for cities? The figures showed that in the first six months 13,500 fewer cars drove into central London every day which resulted in a 36% fall of roadside nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution. For a project that was a ‘world’s first’ this is... Read full article

New Road Pricing Set to Replace Fuel Duty

11 November 2019

The Transport Committee has announced it will launch an inquiry into new road pricing in 2020. This is in response to the decline of fuel duty, which has fallen by £19 billion since 2000. It is also predicted the annual £40 billion income from fuel duty and Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is likely to decline sharply in the future. These taxes may cease to exist at all if the government achieves its target to fully decarbonise road transport in the next two decades. Due to the falling figures, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) has recently said that the... Read full article

Hybrid and Electric Car Models Discovered as UK’s Most Dependable Vehicles

04 November 2019

Acquiring efficient vehicles as part of your fleet is a step to meeting new legislative changes, although we can all improve on our day-to-day practices. In a recent study by What Car? surveying more than 18,000 drivers, the UK’s most dependable vehicles were considered to be hybrid and electric (EV). With many vehicles suffering a close 50% failure rate, this highlights the importance for fleets to be aware of vehicle conditions and reliability, especially with poor weather which is about to take a turn for the worst. To assist in this often misunderstood,... Read full article

Transport for London Announces 20MPH Speed Limits for Central London

28 October 2019

Speed is a killer, especially in built up towns and cities across the UK. Across 2018, there were a reported 1,782 road deaths and 25,484 serious injuries reported to the police in the same timeframe. As more and more people are flocking to the capital in search of work, the probability of safety risks on the road dramatically increases. To combat these shocking statistics, Transport for London (TFL) has announced the introduction of a 20mph speed limit across 8.9km of road, with work beginning in late 2019. This move has been identified as a key part of Sadiq... Read full article

Drivers Feeling Frustration of Fluctuating Petrol Price

21 October 2019

Although the average price of both petrol and diesel across the country fell slightly in August, retailers failed to pass the entire discount in the wholesale price of unleaded to UK drivers. According to the RAC, drivers are right to be ‘angry’ at the low petrol price drop because savings are not being passed on. One litre of petrol reduced by 0.27p to 128.88p, although in comparison, the wholesale price came down dramatically by 4.38p to 96.57p. In comparison, each litre of diesel decreased by 0.38p to 131.66p, while the wholesale price fell by 1p a... Read full article

City Leaders Calling to Funding Clean Air Zones

14 October 2019

Reducing emission levels has always been a key topic for many large decision makers across the world, although the plan to save the planet may be sped up with the introduction of new systems. Recent reports have stated that a cross-party group consisting of 14 political leaders across the UK are calling for Government support to tackle air pollution by funding and maintaining 30 new and existing Clean Air Zones (CAZs). This information comes off the back of a released report by UK100, which shows a network of local leaders who pledged to shift to 100% clean energy by... Read full article

Hard Shoulder Causing Confusion for UK Drivers

07 October 2019

As regular navigators of the UK motorways, there is a high possibility that you’ve been on the receiving end of an unexpected traffic jam. For the majority of three and four lane motorways, there will be a hard shoulder present on the side of the road, but it’s not often that this comes into action to assist with easing congestion. Recent studies conducted by Highways England have revealed that the hard shoulder is causing confusion for UK drivers. A staggering 56% of British motorists (23.1 million people) say they avoid driving on the hard shoulder of a... Read full article

Fleet Managers to Plan Accordingly for Future European Travel

01 October 2019

Over the last few months, many fleet managers and drivers have been taking the opportunity to have a break away from their day jobs. In this time of confusion and change in the industry, the AA’s business services team is reminding and advising fleet managers, rental companies and finance providers to refresh their drivers on the requirements for driving into Europe in future. As many of us have discovered recently, the introduction of newly implemented laws has led to fleet managers taking more precautions and planning ahead of travel abroad. While Brexit is... Read full article

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