Driver risk programme slashes accident costs by 51%

Driver risk programme slashes accident costs by 51%

John Sootheran

The initiative, delivered by Fleet Operations for a global pharmaceutical company operating 816 vehicles, combined continuous licence monitoring, driver risk scoring and targeted training delivered through a user-friendly driver app.

Driver risk programme slashes accident costs by 51%

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John Sootheran

The initiative, delivered by Fleet Operations for a global pharmaceutical company operating 816 vehicles, combined continuous licence monitoring, driver risk scoring and targeted training delivered through a user-friendly driver app.

Licence Check platform completes 1.5 million driver checks as compliance demand grows

Licence Check platform completes 1.5 million driver checks as compliance demand grows

John Sootheran

The company’s DAVIS (Driver and Vehicle Information Solution) platform completed 1.5 million licence checks in 2025, while the number of drivers monitored on the system surpassed one million for the...

Licence Check platform completes 1.5 million driver checks as compliance demand grows

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John Sootheran

The company’s DAVIS (Driver and Vehicle Information Solution) platform completed 1.5 million licence checks in 2025, while the number of drivers monitored on the system surpassed one million for the...

Retail fleet survival guide: the hardest working sector

Retail fleet survival guide: the hardest working sector

John Sootheran

Retail delivery fleets may cover fewer miles per driver than other sectors, but the vehicles themselves are working far harder. New analysis from Lightfoot shows retail vehicles average 25,362 miles...

Retail fleet survival guide: the hardest working sector

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John Sootheran

Retail delivery fleets may cover fewer miles per driver than other sectors, but the vehicles themselves are working far harder. New analysis from Lightfoot shows retail vehicles average 25,362 miles...

40% of fleet tyres replaced early as report highlights hidden SMR cost

40% of fleet tyres replaced early as report highlights hidden SMR cost

John Sootheran

Tyres are one of the most overlooked areas of fleet management, yet new analysis suggests they are responsible for a significant share of avoidable service, maintenance and repair (SMR) costs.

40% of fleet tyres replaced early as report highlights hidden SMR cost

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John Sootheran

Tyres are one of the most overlooked areas of fleet management, yet new analysis suggests they are responsible for a significant share of avoidable service, maintenance and repair (SMR) costs.

UK’s most dangerous roads revealed: is one of these on your fleet routes?

UK’s most dangerous roads revealed: is one of these on your fleet routes?

John Sootheran

Analysis by RAM Tracking examined more than 1,500 driving alerts generated by its fleet monitoring technology. The results show that rural A-roads and winding countryside routes pose the biggest risk,...

UK’s most dangerous roads revealed: is one of these on your fleet routes?

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John Sootheran

Analysis by RAM Tracking examined more than 1,500 driving alerts generated by its fleet monitoring technology. The results show that rural A-roads and winding countryside routes pose the biggest risk,...

AI dashcams gain traction in fleets but the technology is still evolving

AI dashcams gain traction in fleets but the technology is still evolving

John Sootheran

Suppliers such as Microlise are expanding AI camera capabilities through new partnerships. Its latest collaboration with Streamax introduces distraction and fatigue detection cameras that use AI to identify risky driver...

AI dashcams gain traction in fleets but the technology is still evolving

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John Sootheran

Suppliers such as Microlise are expanding AI camera capabilities through new partnerships. Its latest collaboration with Streamax introduces distraction and fatigue detection cameras that use AI to identify risky driver...

Fleet SMR alert: repair costs rising – five ways fleets can limit the impact

Fleet SMR alert: repair costs rising – five ways fleets can limit the impact

John Sootheran

Analysis from Warranty Solutions Group found alternator repairs recorded the biggest increase, rising 23% year-on-year from an average of £492 in 2024 to £607 in 2025. The figures are based...

Fleet SMR alert: repair costs rising – five ways fleets can limit the impact

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John Sootheran

Analysis from Warranty Solutions Group found alternator repairs recorded the biggest increase, rising 23% year-on-year from an average of £492 in 2024 to £607 in 2025. The figures are based...

Nissan Micra EV secures full £3,750 grant

Nissan Micra EV secures full £3,750 grant

John Sootheran

The new Nissan Micra has secured the UK’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant on its long-range version, helping reduce the starting price to £23,245 ahead of first UK deliveries later...

Nissan Micra EV secures full £3,750 grant

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John Sootheran

The new Nissan Micra has secured the UK’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant on its long-range version, helping reduce the starting price to £23,245 ahead of first UK deliveries later...

Large, luxurious and significantly cheaper than its competition, Jaecoo 8 is here

Large, luxurious and significantly cheaper than its competition, Jaecoo 8 is here

John Sootheran

Positioned to compete with large family SUVs such as the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento, the Jaecoo 8 is offered in both six- and seven-seat layouts. The six-seat Executive...

Large, luxurious and significantly cheaper than its competition, Jaecoo 8 is here

Review
John Sootheran

Positioned to compete with large family SUVs such as the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento, the Jaecoo 8 is offered in both six- and seven-seat layouts. The six-seat Executive...

DreamLease salary sacrifice deals of the week

DreamLease salary sacrifice deals of the week

John Sootheran

Here are three of the most attractive salary sacrifice EV deals currently available through Dream Lease, covering everything from a budget-friendly city runabout to a spacious electric SUV. If you’re looking...

DreamLease salary sacrifice deals of the week

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John Sootheran

Here are three of the most attractive salary sacrifice EV deals currently available through Dream Lease, covering everything from a budget-friendly city runabout to a spacious electric SUV. If you’re looking...

Renault aims for premium-level EV range with next-gen 466-mile platform

Renault aims for premium-level EV range with next-gen 466-mile platform

John Sootheran

A 466-mile range would also move Renault into territory currently dominated by much more expensive EVs. The luxury Mercedes-Benz EQS offers around 481 miles WLTP, while the Tesla Model S...

Renault aims for premium-level EV range with next-gen 466-mile platform

Review
John Sootheran

A 466-mile range would also move Renault into territory currently dominated by much more expensive EVs. The luxury Mercedes-Benz EQS offers around 481 miles WLTP, while the Tesla Model S...

Europcar adds Jaecoo 7 PHEV to rental fleet

Europcar adds Jaecoo 7 PHEV to rental fleet

John Sootheran

The mid-size SUV combines a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with an 18.3kWh battery and electric motor, delivering up to 56 miles of electric-only driving and a combined range of up...

Europcar adds Jaecoo 7 PHEV to rental fleet

Review
John Sootheran

The mid-size SUV combines a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with an 18.3kWh battery and electric motor, delivering up to 56 miles of electric-only driving and a combined range of up...

Chery Tiggo 4 at a tad under £20k

Chery Tiggo 4 at a tad under £20k

John Sootheran

Starting from £19,995, the Tiggo 4 CSH is the brand’s first full-hybrid model in the UK and sits in the competitive B-SUV segment – the same part of the market...

Chery Tiggo 4 at a tad under £20k

Review
John Sootheran

Starting from £19,995, the Tiggo 4 CSH is the brand’s first full-hybrid model in the UK and sits in the competitive B-SUV segment – the same part of the market...

Nissan Leaf named Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2026

Nissan Leaf named Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2026

John Sootheran

The Nissan Leaf has been named the Supreme Winner of the 2026 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year, following a final vote by a global panel of 86 women motoring...

Nissan Leaf named Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2026

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John Sootheran

The Nissan Leaf has been named the Supreme Winner of the 2026 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year, following a final vote by a global panel of 86 women motoring...

Luxurious and very-fast charging: DENZA set to gain BYD FLASH Charge tech

Luxurious and very-fast charging: DENZA set to gain BYD FLASH Charge tech

John Sootheran

After unveiling its FLASH Charging technology and Blade Battery 2.0 last week, BYD has confirmed the first vehicle that will bring the system to European roads.

Luxurious and very-fast charging: DENZA set to gain BYD FLASH Charge tech

Review
John Sootheran

After unveiling its FLASH Charging technology and Blade Battery 2.0 last week, BYD has confirmed the first vehicle that will bring the system to European roads.

What we know about the EU's 'Made in Europe' rules

What we know about the EU's 'Made in Europe' rules

John Sootheran

Plans from the European Commission to prioritise EU-made products in public funding and procurement could have major implications for the UK automotive sector – and potentially for fleets that rely...

What we know about the EU's 'Made in Europe' rules

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John Sootheran

Plans from the European Commission to prioritise EU-made products in public funding and procurement could have major implications for the UK automotive sector – and potentially for fleets that rely...