87% of professional drivers have driven tired

87% of professional drivers have driven tired

John Sootheran

A Uswitch survey has found that 87% of professional drivers in the UK admit to driving while tired, despite 94% understanding the dangers, such as slower reaction times and impaired...

87% of professional drivers have driven tired

Analysis
John Sootheran

A Uswitch survey has found that 87% of professional drivers in the UK admit to driving while tired, despite 94% understanding the dangers, such as slower reaction times and impaired...

Hidden diabetes risk among commercial drivers

Hidden diabetes risk among commercial drivers

John Sootheran

A new report has raised alarm over a growing diabetes risk among commercial drivers, warning of serious implications for road safety and supply chain stability. Titled Hiding in Plain Sight:...

Hidden diabetes risk among commercial drivers

Analysis
John Sootheran

A new report has raised alarm over a growing diabetes risk among commercial drivers, warning of serious implications for road safety and supply chain stability. Titled Hiding in Plain Sight:...

Used-EV prices drop below ICE equivalents

Used-EV prices drop below ICE equivalents

John Sootheran

Used electric vehicle prices have now dipped below those of comparable petrol and diesel cars, as demand patterns shift across the used car market. According to Auto Trader, demand for...

Used-EV prices drop below ICE equivalents

Analysis
John Sootheran

Used electric vehicle prices have now dipped below those of comparable petrol and diesel cars, as demand patterns shift across the used car market. According to Auto Trader, demand for...

Government failing its own electric fleet commitment

Government failing its own electric fleet commitment

John Sootheran

Only 15% of vehicles in the central Government fleet are fully electric, falling well short of its own electrification targets, according to new figures. While 22% of its cars are...

Government failing its own electric fleet commitment

Analysis
John Sootheran

Only 15% of vehicles in the central Government fleet are fully electric, falling well short of its own electrification targets, according to new figures. While 22% of its cars are...

RAC research reveals driver-distraction risks

RAC research reveals driver-distraction risks

John Sootheran

New RAC research reveals a stark gap between what drivers think distracts them and what actually leads to mistakes behind the wheel. Almost two-thirds (63%) of drivers admit to having...

RAC research reveals driver-distraction risks

Analysis
John Sootheran

New RAC research reveals a stark gap between what drivers think distracts them and what actually leads to mistakes behind the wheel. Almost two-thirds (63%) of drivers admit to having...

Vehicle emissions

UK businesses ill-prepared to log and report fleet emissions data

John Sootheran

A new study by the fleet gurus at Alphabet reveals that many UK businesses still rely on spreadsheets or paper-based methods to monitor their fleet emissions. Despite mandatory reporting under...

UK businesses ill-prepared to log and report fleet emissions data

Analysis
John Sootheran

A new study by the fleet gurus at Alphabet reveals that many UK businesses still rely on spreadsheets or paper-based methods to monitor their fleet emissions. Despite mandatory reporting under...

Tesla sales (and prices) slump

Tesla sales (and prices) slump

John Sootheran

The volume of used Teslas being offered on the second-hand market continued to increase during the first quarter of the year, according to the latest Marketcheck data. • 2951 used...

Tesla sales (and prices) slump

Analysis
John Sootheran

The volume of used Teslas being offered on the second-hand market continued to increase during the first quarter of the year, according to the latest Marketcheck data. • 2951 used...

Global EV Outlook Report 2025 – essential reading.

Global EV Outlook Report 2025 – essential reading.

John Sootheran

The Global EV Outlook is a yearly report that tracks the latest progress in electric mobility worldwide, produced with input from members of the Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI).The report is...

Global EV Outlook Report 2025 – essential reading.

Analysis
John Sootheran

The Global EV Outlook is a yearly report that tracks the latest progress in electric mobility worldwide, produced with input from members of the Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI).The report is...

Thought leadership: Should Fleets Share Their EV Charge Points?

Thought leadership: Should Fleets Share Their EV Charge Points?

John Sootheran

Fleet depots across the UK are installing thousands of EV chargers – but they’re often locked behind gates, used by just one operator.Meanwhile, many other businesses are struggling to electrify...

Thought leadership: Should Fleets Share Their EV Charge Points?

Analysis
John Sootheran

Fleet depots across the UK are installing thousands of EV chargers – but they’re often locked behind gates, used by just one operator.Meanwhile, many other businesses are struggling to electrify...

Are your van and truck drivers demoralised? Geotab research suggests they may be

Are your van and truck drivers demoralised? Geotab research suggests they may be

John Sootheran

Almost half of van and truck drivers (46%) in the UK have considered leaving their jobs in the past year, driven by high stress, dangerous roads, and a perceived lack...

Are your van and truck drivers demoralised? Geotab research suggests they may be

Analysis
John Sootheran

Almost half of van and truck drivers (46%) in the UK have considered leaving their jobs in the past year, driven by high stress, dangerous roads, and a perceived lack...

AI set to revolutionise fleet management – Geotab

AI set to revolutionise fleet management – Geotab

John Sootheran

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to reshape the future of fleet management, streamlining complex tasks and accelerating reporting. According to Geotab UK’s Aaron Jarvis, “opportunities are huge, and fleet will...

AI set to revolutionise fleet management – Geotab

Analysis
John Sootheran

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is set to reshape the future of fleet management, streamlining complex tasks and accelerating reporting. According to Geotab UK’s Aaron Jarvis, “opportunities are huge, and fleet will...

The essential three pillars for your ZEV strategy

The essential three pillars for your ZEV strategy

John Sootheran

Flexible Power Systems (FPS) and PA Consulting have fired a timely warning shot across the bows of UK fleet operators eyeing a shift to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Rather than treating...

The essential three pillars for your ZEV strategy

Analysis
John Sootheran

Flexible Power Systems (FPS) and PA Consulting have fired a timely warning shot across the bows of UK fleet operators eyeing a shift to zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs). Rather than treating...

Pothole damage to car

Pothole-related breakdowns double in early-2025 – RAC

John Sootheran

The RAC attended 9439 pothole-related breakdowns in the first quarter of 2025 – double the previous quarter’s figure – highlighting the worsening state of UK roads. These incidents, caused by...

Pothole-related breakdowns double in early-2025 – RAC

Analysis
John Sootheran

The RAC attended 9439 pothole-related breakdowns in the first quarter of 2025 – double the previous quarter’s figure – highlighting the worsening state of UK roads. These incidents, caused by...

Roof racks cut EV range significantly

Roof racks cut EV range significantly

John Sootheran

A new study by EV battery diagnostics firm AVILOO reveals that roof-mounted bicycle carriers can dramatically reduce an electric car’s range. Testing a VW ID4 at 120km/h (75mph), the car...

Roof racks cut EV range significantly

Analysis
John Sootheran

A new study by EV battery diagnostics firm AVILOO reveals that roof-mounted bicycle carriers can dramatically reduce an electric car’s range. Testing a VW ID4 at 120km/h (75mph), the car...

Vertas saves a fortune with telematics

Vertas saves a fortune with telematics

John Sootheran

Vertas has slashed its fleet carbon emissions by 57.5%, and saved over £318,000 by adopting Trakm8 telematics across its fleet of 313 vehicles. In phase one, the company installed Trakm8’s...

Vertas saves a fortune with telematics

Analysis
John Sootheran

Vertas has slashed its fleet carbon emissions by 57.5%, and saved over £318,000 by adopting Trakm8 telematics across its fleet of 313 vehicles. In phase one, the company installed Trakm8’s...

EV Battery health research

EV battery life significantly exceeding expectations – Arval

John Sootheran

EV battery health analysis by Arval shows long-term durability well beyond warranty expectations. Based on 8300 battery health certificates issued between March 2023 and November 2024 across eight countries and...

EV battery life significantly exceeding expectations – Arval

Analysis
John Sootheran

EV battery health analysis by Arval shows long-term durability well beyond warranty expectations. Based on 8300 battery health certificates issued between March 2023 and November 2024 across eight countries and...