The advancement made in advanced driving assistance systems (ADAS) over the past few years is quite overwhelming. With features such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB) and lane keeping assist becoming more widely available, automatic driving assistance systems are helping to reduce the amount of driver-related accidents. Research conducted by Euro NCAP, revealed that effective AEB… Read more »
As we approach the midway point of 2017, it’s time to reflect on the past six months. We’ve seen many changes already this year, from VED Road Tax, to revised laws for mobile phone usage and speeding offences. But one thing that hasn’t changed, is the need for company vehicles. And that’s why business fleet… Read more »
The future of connected cars is set to significantly impact the fleet and leasing industry. – John Pryor, ACFO Chairman On Thursday 18 May, 2017, Sandicliffe Motor Contracts attended the ACFO Spring Seminar at Whittlebury Hall in Northamptonshire. ACFO is the UK’s premier representative organisation for fleet decision-makers, and exists to help these decision-makers to… Read more »
Now in its seventh consecutive year, Fleet World saw a record number of visitors for Fleet Show 2017 on 10 May. The show was once again held at one of the most iconic motoring venues in the world, Silverstone, and coupled with some fantastic weather, was a great day out. Sandicliffe Motor Contracts were keen… Read more »
As contract hire continues to be the most popular way to fund company cars, it’s no surprise van contract hire is on the rise too. Reservations in the past around the fear of not being able to tailor the van to business needs, going over mileage or the condition the van is returned at the… Read more »
In a study conducted by road safety charity, Brake, more than three quarters (76%) of drivers ranked speeding as the most dangerous driving behaviour. Yet over 150,000 speeding fines are regularly issued each year to UK drivers. The dangers of speeding Here are just a few eye-opening facts and statistics about the hazards of speeding,… Read more »
On Thursday 30 March, 2017, our Fuel Card partner BP, launched their mutual acceptance agreement with Esso. Partnering with BP for over a year now, we are encouraged to see their network grow. As a result, our customers can benefit from a larger network of fuel sites across the UK. From today, the BP Fuel… Read more »
Many of our drivers use their company or car to drive aboard for business trips and holidays. For those setting off for France, you may need to display a Crit’Air sticker. What is Crit’Air? Crit’Air, meaning ‘clean air’, is a new emission-based system in France to categorise a vehicle’s pollution level. There are six colour… Read more »