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Speeding youngsters 'the biggest threat to van drivers'
Wednesday June 30 2010
Reckless young drivers are placing other road users at risk, a new study suggests. Speeding young drivers are one of the biggest menaces facing van...
Auto industry leaders meet to discuss sector's future
Wednesday June 30 2010
Europe's automotive industry leaders are meeting in London to discuss the most-pressing issues facing the sector right now. With developments likely...
Van drivers in danger on the UK's 'high risk roads'
Wednesday June 30 2010
Around ten per cent of all Britain's motorways and A-roads present a 'high risk' to van leasing customers and other drivers, the findings of a new study...
Ford to fit new Curve Control technology to cars and vans
Wednesday June 30 2010
Ford van contract hire customers could soon be benefitting from new technology aimed at helping them keep in control when taking a curve too quickly....
Government outlines new clampdown on dangerous lorry and coach drivers
Wednesday June 30 2010
Van leasing customers are set to benefit from new rules aimed at clamping down on dangerous truck and coach drivers. Under the new proposals being put...
Renault launches new van maintenance initiative
Wednesday June 30 2010
Renault van leasing customers have been informed of a new 'pay as you earn' vehicle maintenance system from the French manufacturer. Launched this week,...
1 in 5 UK motorists drive without a seatbelt on, study finds
Wednesday June 30 2010
Van contract hire customers and other motorists have once again been urged to 'belt up' on the back of a new study revealing one in five British drivers...
Technology can help improve road safety even more, expert argues
Monday June 28 2010
Van contract hire customers should be able to make use of new technology so as to keep both themselves and other motorists safe on UK roads, it has been...
New accident figures show 'road safety works'
Monday June 28 2010
According to the latest data from the Department for Transport, the number of road users seriously injured across Britain fell by five per cent in 2009...
England flags could land van contract hire drivers in trouble
Friday June 25 2010
Van contract hire drivers and other motorists could risk getting in trouble with the police by attaching England flags to their vehicles, it has been...
£150m worth of London motoring fines could be illegal
Friday June 25 2010
Van leasing customers in London could find fines issued to them in the last three years were done so illegally. According to BBC London, a successful...
Motorists gorging on junk food
Friday June 25 2010
Van contract hire drivers have been warned about the dangers of binging on junk food while behind the wheel. A new report has revealed the surprising...
Aerodynamics more important than load for van CO2 emissions
Friday June 25 2010
Van leasing customer hoping to do their bit for the environment will be interested to know carrying a light load may not be as beneficial as they might...
FTA launches secure-load guide for van drivers
Thursday June 24 2010
Van contract hire driver could benefit from a new guide on how to properly secure a load to a light goods vehicle. The Freight Transport Association...
IAM urges government to maintain road safety spend
Thursday June 24 2010
Continued investment in road safety spending is vital to saving thousands of lives a year, van leasing customers have been told. According to research...
Campaign group 'outraged' over road safety funding cuts
Thursday June 24 2010
Van leasing customers have been warned that government cuts to spending on road safety could lead to more accidents. Campaign group Brake has blasted...
AA launches scheme for young drivers
Thursday June 24 2010
Companies that use van contract hire can take advantage of a new scheme to help train their young drivers. The AA DriveTech scheme offers fleet managers...
Motorists 'putting lives on the line' at level crossings
Thursday June 24 2010
Van leasing customers have been warned to be vigilant when using a level crossing. Police have said that many drivers are continuing to risk their lives...
Women drivers more likely to have scrapes and bumps
Thursday June 24 2010
Female van contract hirers are more likely to be involved in minor scrapes and bumps, a new study has revealed. However, men are much more prone to...
Black cars most likely to be involved in accidents
Tuesday June 22 2010
Van contract hire customers may want to keep an eye out for black cars in order to avoid accidents. A new study has found that black cars are up to...