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Investing in a vehicle fleet greater than 3.5T Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) with drivers qualified to handle them could improve a business’s carbon footprint and its bottom line www.venson.com As the UK gets to grips with a revamped government strategy to meet its 2030 emissions cut target, the pressure is on for fleet decision-makers to […]
DISREGARD OF THE HIGHWAY CODE PUTS ROAD USERS AT RISK www.venson.com The Highway Code celebrates its 95th anniversary this April 56% of motorists surveyed have not refreshed their memory or checked out updates of the Highway Code since first passing their test 51% surveyed could not identify a ‘Zebra crossing ahead’ sign 35% surveyed did […]
Venson calls for regular fleet training on car safety technology www.venson.com Fitting Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) on all cars in the United Kingdom could reduce car crashes by 24%[i], but the jury is out about whether drivers are willing to accept this technology, according to Venson Automotive Solutions. The latest survey of 300 UK […]
Accident management fleet professional secures CII Level 3 Certificate in Insurance www.venson.com Fleet management expert, Venson Automotive Solutions is spotlighting National Apprenticeship Week 2023 with the news that Corey Jacques, a member of its Accident Management Team, has successfully completed his Insurance Practitioner Apprenticeship. Corey is Venson’s first employee to undertake this apprenticeship, gaining CII Level 3 […]
TIME TO GO TO TENDERwww.venson.com It’s not just a cost-of-living crisis that is giving cause for financial reassessment, the rising cost of fleet management is forcing many businesses to reassess partnerships and service provider relationships. After salaries, fleets can represent one of the biggest operational costs for a business, so careful selection of outsourced expertise […]
Planning and staff engagement helps maximise return for commercial fleets choosing electric, says Venson In 2022 Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) comprised 16.6% of all new vehicle registrations, surpassing diesel for the first time to become the second most popular powertrain after petrol*. Whilst it’s clear that increasing numbers of fleet operators are making the switch […]
The weather outside is frightful, but my EV is so delightful Venson provides electric vehicle owners with practical advice on keeping vehicles moving this winter www.venson.com Newly registered plug-in vehicles now represent more than one in four new cars on the UK roadsi, which means there are a lot of first-time EV owners getting to […]
Venson survey reveals cost-of-living pressures could be to blame www.venson.com Fleet operators are being encouraged to ensure their drivers meet the required standards of vision for driving, as a survey[1] by Venson Automotive Solutions reveals that nearly a fifth of motorists (18%) who already need glasses for driving have not had their eyes tested for […]
23% of UK motorists favour this solution as the Government confirms it will introduce vehicle excise duty for electric vehicles www.venson.com The Government has announced in today’s Autumn Statement (17th November) that electric vehicles will no longer be exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty from April 2025 to make the motoring tax system ‘fairer’. A […]
Safe roads for all this road safety week? www.venson.com As the 2022 Brake Road Safety Week launches, focussing on SAFE ROADS FOR ALL, Venson Automotive Solutions raises concerns about the number of road users who have revealed they don’t have everyone’s safety in mind. A survey by Venson* has shown that the changes to the […]
Venson urges fleet managers to review their tyre management policies as latest National Highways report one in five vehicles break down due to tyre issues www.venson.com New research from Venson Automotive Solutions reports that 43% of motorists do not check their vehicle’s tyre pressure, 18% of which claim they carry no vehicle maintenance checks whatsoever.[i] […]
DON’T SHY AWAY FROM A GREEN FLEET www.venson.com Small-to-medium enterprises (SME’s) accounted for 61% of employment in the UK last year[i], and collectively should be a key driver in reducing the UK’s carbon footprint. However, says Venson Automotive Solutions, the majority lack time and resources to commit to going green. A Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) […]
The Oxford Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot scheme was launched earlier this year to help reduce pollution in a handful of city centre streets, with ‘non’ electric vehicles charged up to £10 a day to use those routes. If the reduction in pollution proves significant, other towns and cities in the UK may follow suit, […]
Venson Automotive Solutions white paper demystifies green fuel alternatives www.venson.com Governments, businesses and individuals around the world are increasing their efforts to cut carbon emissions and meet new environmental targets. In the UK, incentives and investment are increasing rapidly, with private and public money now pouring into the research and development of alternative […]
As wholesale electricity price soars motorists pause for thought on EV adoption, according to Venson survey www.venson.com The latest survey of 300 UK motorists by Venson Automotive Solutions has revealed that the anticipated 54%[i] rise in electricity and gas bills next month is impacting car buyers’ decisions on switching to electric vehicles (EVs). Although […]