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 …
An overwhelming 94% of people back the introduction of greater penalties for bicycle, e-bike and e-scooter riders who flout road laws The former transport secretary, Grant Shapps, recently proposed a Whitehall review of how cyclists who break the law should be tracked and prosecuted. Initial ideas put forward to facilitate this include insurance cover for …
A staggering 95% of motorists express concerns about a new rule which allows drivers of autonomous vehicles to watch a movie when the vehicle is in self-drive mode Venson says fleet managers need to be prepared for an autonomous future August 25, 2022 – Self-driving vehicles could be on Britain’s roads as soon as next …
Venson urges fleet managers to review their tyre management policies as latest National Highways report one in five vehicles break down due to tyre issues New research from Venson Automotive Solutions reports that 43% of motorists do not check their vehicle’s tyre pressure, 18% of which claim they carry no vehicle maintenance checks whatsoever.[i] The …
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By embracing simple initiatives SMEs can benefit from greener motoring and enviable CSR credentials says Venson Small-to-medium enterprises (SME’s) accounted for 61% of employment in the UK last year[i], and collectively should be a key driver in reducing the UK’s carbon footprint. However, says Venson Automotive Solutions, the majority lack time and resources to commit …
Venson urges fleet managers to check company car drivers are fully covered to drive to Europe to avoid flight chaos With holiday chaos hitting the headlines almost daily, company car drivers may be considering driving to find the sun without risking cancelled flights. However, Venson Automotive Solutions is reminding fleet managers to make sure their …
Employers urged to include smartwatches and wearables guidance in fleet policies 19th May, 2022 – Changes to the Highway Code introduced this Spring includes an on-the-spot £200 fixed penalty notice and six points on a licence for motorists caught using a hand-held device that can send and receive data whilst driving, including smartphones, sat-navs and …
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