Government crack down on drug driving
The Government has announced plans to crack down on those who drive while under the influence of drugs.
Legislation unveiled in the Queen’s Speech will create a specific drug driving offence. Currently police have to demonstrate that driving had been impaired by drugs in order to prosecute.
http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/2012/5/10/government-crack-down-on-drug-driving/43438/
Fleet share dominates new car registrations
Fleet took the lion’s share of new car registrations in April, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
In all, 142,322 new cars were registered in April with 80,512 attributed to fleet and business equating to 56.6% of the overall market.
http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/2012/5/4/fleet-share-dominates-new-car-registrations/43395/
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Greenest car makers: Top 20 fleet brands eco-rated
Being green is now about more than a firm showing its commitment to saving the planet – it’s about lower tax and fuel bills too. Celebrating its fifth year, BusinessCar’s survey rates the top 20 fleet brands for eco-effectiveness.
Top 3
1) Peugeot
2) VW
3) Volvo – also awarded for biggest climber versus last year.
http://www.businesscar.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=4&storycode=8766&c=2&theme=0
Emissions drop to all-time low
Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders have revealed that new cars are now 18% more fuel-efficient than the average car on the road, while CO2 emissions for the average new car fell by 4.2% in 2011.
http://www.businesscar.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=1&storycode=8814&c=2&theme=0
TyreSafe launches Tyre Labelling educational material
From 1st November 2012 all new car tyre labels will display three key measures including wet braking performance, which is critical to road safety. The performance measures will rate the tyre’s fuel efficiency, wet braking performance and exterior noise emission characteristics.
The labels will help to explain to motorists how tyres perform in these three key areas and help them make a more informed choice about safer and more environmentally friendly driving.
An animation starring TyreSafe’s family of crash test dummies is spearheading the organisation’s drive to inform motorists about the new tyre labelling regulations coming into force in November.
TyreSafe is one of the UK’s leading tyre safety organisations, dedicated to raising awareness about the dangers associated with defective or illegal tyres. It was established in 2006 as a not for profit organisation and campaigns in line with current legislation and duty of care regulations.
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