Fleets need to review their vehicle lease contracts across the board in the light of the coronavirus pandemic, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said that the crisis had caused a wide range of potentially quite dramatic changes in key leasing variables. He said, “Current car and van lease arrangements used … [Read more...]
Come aboard & join the fleet
A call has gone out to fleet managers to help influence the industry’s future by joining one of the Association of Fleet Professionals’ seven new committees. Covering Electric Vehicles, Low Carbon and Alternative Fuels; Light Commercial Vehicles; COVID-19; Government Bodies and Trade Associations; Road Use and Planning; Risk and Compliance; and Future … [Read more...]
Rental fleets face fundamental challenge from virus
The threat of coronavirus is likely to have a “fundamental” effect on the rate of adoption of mobility solutions by fleets, believes FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, explained that the issue was simple – most mobility solutions relied on multi-user use of assets at a time when sharing of almost any asset could … [Read more...]
Payment holiday reassurance for vehicle finance
The millions of drivers with car finance deals will be greatly reassured to know the FCA has their back, said James Fairclough, CEO of AA Cars retail arm. “In effect these guidelines mean that anyone who is worried about keeping up with their repayments because their income has been impacted by the Covid crisis will be entitled to a three-month payment … [Read more...]
Lockdown legalities for fleets & users
The handing back of company car and van keys or fobs to employers in order to avoid benefit-in-kind taxation during the coronavirus lockdown needs careful management, the Association of Fleet Professionals has warned. There remained both pertinent questions for HMRC around the issue and a range of potential practical problems to resolve, explained co-chair … [Read more...]
Penalties and problems looming for fleets
Thousands of vehicles and hundreds of fleets will struggle to meet incoming stringent emissions legislation and pay the price, a survey shows. Around 5.3% of company cars and vans being operated by customers of FleetCheck only meet the Euro 4 emissions standard or older, according to a new analysis. A further 18.2% of vehicles from the total sample of … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 March
The first BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe goes on sale this week from £25,815. Unveiled in November, it completes the 2 Series line and the company’s four-door coupe range and will be available with a choice of 140hp or 306hp petrol engines and a 190hp diesel. Almost half the Ford UK 400 dealers could be axed in a radical shakeup to boost profits by the car-maker, … [Read more...]
Call for Budget rethink on VED rebates
Today's Budget should be used as an opportunity to re-examine the impact of Vehicle Excise Duty on rental companies and other businesses that keep new vehicles for less than a year, says Meridian Vehicle Solutions. Phil Jerome, managing director at the medium-term rental specialist, said that the current inability to obtain a full refund on any outstanding … [Read more...]
£1-one-way deal for festive getaway
Europcar is offering UK travellers the comfort of car hire at a festive-budget-beating price of just ‘£1 One Way’ this December. Rather than risking crowded and delayed journeys on public transport or a premium priced taxi ride, motorists can hire a car from locations across the UK – all for just £1 One Way and they have 24 hours or 550 miles to make the … [Read more...]
Government urged not to pull the Plug-in grants
The BVRLA has joined forces with over twenty automotive, environmental, EV charging and fleet organisations to call upon the next government to pledge their continued support for the Plug-in Car and Van Grants. In a joint letter sent to the main party leaders today, the message from industry is clear. If the next government is serious about meeting its … [Read more...]
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