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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 …

Motorists Urge the Chancellor to Consider a Road-use Pricing Scheme for Battery-powered Cars. 23% of UK Motorists Favour this Solution as the Government Considers Introducing Vehicle Excise Duty for Electric Vehicles Read More »

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 …

Safe Roads for All This Road Safety Week? Three Out of Four Motorists Disagree that Cyclists Should Have Priority, Warns Venson Read More »

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 …

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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 …

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Venson Automotive Solutions offers advice on how to keep costs down as new car supply issues ramp up lease lengths The pandemic, semi-conductor chip shortages and the war in Ukraine continue to batter British new car registrations. July saw a 9% fall, the fifth month of consecutive decline, forcing fleet managers to extend vehicle lease …

Is the Fleet Industry Heading into the Perfect SMR Storm? Read More »

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 …

43% of Motorists Fail to Check Their Vehicle Tyre Pressure Read More »

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 …

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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 …

Is Your Fleet Summer Holiday Ready? Read More »

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 …

Smart Technology Not So Smart for Company Car and Van Drivers Read More »

The Oxford Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot scheme was launched earlier this year to help reduce pollution in a handful of city centre streets, with ‘non’ electric vehicles charged up to £10 a day to use those routes. If the reduction in pollution proves significant, other towns and cities in the UK may follow suit, …

Venson Calls on the Government for Clarity on the Introduction of Zero Emission Zones for Business Drivers Read More »