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Fixed penalty proposed for careless drivingCareless driving may become a fixed penalty offence, carrying three points and a penalty of £60, as speeding does. The proposal, which would allow the police to issue a roadside ticket...3 May 2024
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Driving abroad in your company carHere’s all you need to know about taking your company car abroad including the laws you need to know. UK driving licence You’ll need both parts of your licence if you’re planning...3 May 2024
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Drivers under scrutiny for drug driving in North WalesDrivers on business in North Wales could be stopped at random for a drugs test in an attempt to assess the scale of drug-driving in the region. Police in North Wales...3 May 2024
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Drivers failing to act on service promptsDrivers are causing their fleet managers headaches and could be costing their companies’ cash by failing to stick to set service intervals. More than seven out of 10 fleet managers say...3 May 2024
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Garage video spots driver negligenceDrivers are ignoring vehicle maintenance warning signs – particularly in relation to tyre and brake wear – with fatal consequences, according to Fleet Support Group (FSG). FSG chairman Geoffrey Bray says...3 May 2024
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Leasing firm warns on 'driver negligence'Company car drivers should treat their vehicles as their own to help avoid their employers, according to a major leasing company. Research by Lex Autolease suggests drivers can help save their...3 May 2024
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Study claims excess caffeine puts lives at riskHigh mileage business drivers who use high energy drinks to keep them going have been warned by IAM Fleet and Drive & Survive there could be hidden dangers in relying...3 May 2024
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Subaru enthusiasts can now choose Impreza dieselSubaru has launched a diesel version of the Impreza in the UK – but at a price. The well-equipped entry-level model the 2.0D RC is priced at £20,000 on the road,...3 May 2024
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C-Class with added business appealMercedes-Benz has introduced a special edition version of the C-Class to sweeten the appeal of petrol versions. The C-Class Executive SE is based on the SE model, but comes with the...3 May 2024
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Compact Range Rover to be unveiled in 2010Land Rover has confirmed it will unveil a compact Range Rover next year before the new model’s launch in 2011. The car will be built alongside the Freelander at Jaguar Land...3 May 2024
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New A3 beats 1-Series on CO2New technology in the Audi A3 range means the 2.0 TDI model now beats the BMW 118d on CO2 emissions. The addition of Audi’s start-stop, an automatic engine cut out used...3 May 2024
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Study warns poor car choice leads to backacheFleet drivers could face serious back problems if they don’t start seeing their car as a work tool rather than a perk, claim scientists at the University of Loughborough. Fuelling the...3 May 2024