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Drivers urged to tackle tech-led car crime

Fri, 23 May 2014

Company car drivers need to do more in the battle against new technology-led car crime, according to a vehicle tracking device company.

Company drivers 'more careless' according to survey

Tue, 13 May 2014

Drivers of company vehicles are 25 per cent more likely than company drivers using their own vehicles to have a minor accident, according to a recent survey by IAM Drive & Survive.

New emissions test could push up BIK tax

Tue, 06 May 2014

A new vehicle emissions test proposed from 2017 could result in BIK tax increases as well as higher costs for employers providing company cars.

Research shows urgent 'need' to cut drink drive limit

Sun, 04 May 2014

Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist claims UK drink drive limit is too high, and is calling on the Government to take immediate action to reduce it.

RAC launches first mobile electric vehicle charging unit

Fri, 25 Apr 2014

The RAC is launching its first mobile electric charging system to cater for the UK’s expanding electric vehicle (EV) market which now consists of more than 9,000 vehicles.

Road safety charity targets hands-free phone ban

Fri, 25 Apr 2014

Brake is renewing its call to ban hands-free mobile phone kits after a survey revealed that almost half (45%) of drivers admit to using the devices when driving.

SEAT Ibiza gains fleet appeal with new engine

Fri, 25 Apr 2014

A new low-CO2 warm hatch version of the SEAT Ibiza is likely to see its appeal grow with company car drivers.

Ultra-low emission vehicles 'penalised' in Budget

Sat, 12 Apr 2014

The Government has come under attack for discouraging take-up of ultra-low emission vehicles with the latest announcement on company car tax rates in the Budget.