vehicle safety

New data identified nearly 10 million MOT fails

New research has found that nearly 10 million vehicles failed MOTs last year. According to analysis of government figures by motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, 9.9 million of the […]

Drivers cut costs by missing services

New research has revealed that one third of drivers have missed an essential vehicle service as a result of the cost-of-living crisis. According to Volkswagen Financial Services, 43% of 18–34-year-olds […]

Drivers in the dark about safety ratings

Almost half of new car buyers (49.5%) do not know what the Euro NCAP safety rating of their current car is, while more than 10% are not aware of what […]

It’s black and white around grey fleet safety

Business owners could unwittingly be putting themselves at risk of significant legal and financial consequences through failing to enact duty of care surrounding their grey-fleet drivers. Venson Automotive Solutions has […]

Car crime on the rise

Car thefts have risen by a third in a year but police only investigate about one in four. According to the data gained through a Freedom of Information request (FOI) […]

Motorists against proposed MOT changes

UK motorists strongly support keeping the first MOT at three years, according to new research published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In a Savanta poll of […]

Buyers doubtful of approved-used programmes

Nearly half of car buyers in the UK do not believe thorough vehicle checks are carried out by dealers and manufacturers when they buy an approved used car. According to […]

Euro NCAP publishes 2022 review in numbers

Euro NCAP has released its annual Year in Numbers, which found that full electric vehicles made up 22 out of 65 new models tested, while six of the seven new […]

IMI backs MOT updates

The Department for Transport has launched a public consultation on the future of MOTs. To ensure MOTs remain fit for the future, the consultation is seeking views on a number […]

Thatcham Research praises soaring safety standards

Thatcham Research has praised vehicle manufacturers after reporting that safety scores during last year’s Euro NCAP tests were the highest ever recorded. It has revealed that all the cars tested […]

SMR risks rise as car parc ages

Servicing, maintenance and repair (SMR) issues are likely to plague fleet managers and businesses throughout 2023 thanks to a “perfect storm” of ageing vehicles and grey fleet maintenance spend avoidance. […]