The Highway Code celebrates its 95th anniversary this April 56% of motorists surveyed have not refreshed their memory or checked out updates of the Highway Code since first passing their test 51% surveyed could not identify a ‘Zebra crossing ahead’ sign 35% surveyed did not recognise a ‘T-junction with priority over vehicles from the right’ …
Venson Automotive Solutions has announced the appointment of Daire McGovern as its new Group Finance Director. McGovern has been promoted from within the business, previously holding the position of Financial Controller, a role which she has developed over the last six years. Before joining Venson, she spent more than 25 years in varied financial positions, …
Fitting Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) on all cars in the United Kingdom could reduce car crashes by 24%, but the jury is out about whether drivers are willing to accept this technology, according to Venson Automotive Solutions. The latest survey of 300 UK motorists by the fleet specialist has revealed that although nearly three …
Fleet management expert, Venson Automotive Solutions is spotlighting National Apprenticeship Week 2023 with the news that Corey Jacques, a member of its Accident Management Team, has successfully completed his Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship. Corey is Venson’s first employee to undertake this apprenticeship, gaining CII Level 3 Certificate in Insurance and benefiting from invaluable knowledge, skills and …
It’s not just a cost-of-living crisis that is giving cause for financial reassessment, the rising cost of fleet management is forcing many businesses to reassess partnerships and service provider relationships. After salaries, fleets can represent one of the biggest operational costs for a business, so careful selection of outsourced expertise can make a significant difference …
In 2022 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) comprised 16.6% of all new vehicle registrations, surpassing diesel for the first time to become the second most popular powertrain after petrol[1]. Whilst it’s clear that increasing numbers of fleet operators are making the switch to the latest zero emission vehicles, Venson Automotive Solutions is urging businesses to maximise …
Newly registered plug-in vehicles now represent more than one in four new cars on the UK roadsi, which means there are a lot of first-time EV owners getting to grips with battery based motoring this winter. As Brits prepare themselves for the return of severe weather conditions in the coming weeks, Venson Automotive Solutions is …
Fleet operators are being encouraged to ensure their drivers meet the required standards of vision for driving, as a survey[1] by Venson Automotive Solutions reveals that nearly a fifth of motorists (18%) who already need glasses for driving have not had their eyes tested for three years or more, and the pressures of the cost-of-living …
The Government has announced in today’s Autumn Statement (17th November) that electric vehicles will no longer be exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty from April 2025 to make the motoring tax system ‘fairer’. A surveyi of 500 motorists conducted by Venson Automotive Solutions found that 23% believe a road-use pricing scheme, like those successfully introduced in …
As the 2022 Brake Road Safety Week launches, focussing on SAFE ROADS FOR ALL, Venson Automotive Solutions raises concerns about the number of road users who have revealed they don’t have everyone’s safety in mind. A survey by Venson* has shown that the changes to the Highway Code, which put a greater focus on road …
