Factors related to financial security and convenience top the list of reasons why fleets without alternative mobility policies in place believe that employees choose a company car rather than funding their own vehicle. The latest findings from Arval Mobility Observatory’s research indicate that 31% of those fleets, believe that employees not having to … [Read more...]
Nissan facelift their Qashqai inside and out
Nissan Qashqai has received an update with extra equipment and exterior changes in line with their latest product branding. Effective immediately, Qashqai will adopt Nissan’s new badge appearing on the front and back of the vehicle, wheel caps and the centre of the steering wheel. The rear bumper changes in colour, going from light grey … [Read more...]
Fleets’ fears over 2030 EV-deadline
The pressures of working towards the 2030 zero-emissions vehicle production deadline is the number one concern for fleet decision makers when examining the challenges they face over the next five years. According to Arval Mobility Observatory’s latest Barometer, 43% of respondents mentioned the 2030 deadline as their top challenge, followed by a lack of … [Read more...]
Newslines 31 May
Octopus Electric Vehicles has secured a multi-million-pound green funding line from HSBC UK to support the growth of its salary sacrifice scheme, which aims to make the switch from a petrol or diesel car to an electric car easy and affordable for businesses and drivers. The company will use the funding to finance its fleet of electric cars for clients … [Read more...]
Newslines 19 May
It now costs a few pennies short of £100 to fill a typical diesel car after the latest price hikes by fuel stations, says the RAC. The motoring body said petrol models were just behind at £92.20p for a 55 litres fill and they have never been so high. Ford of Europe together with 27 companies have joined an appeal to the European Union (EU) to ensure all … [Read more...]
Rentals revving up business with consumers
Some daily rental companies are beginning to turn down fleet business in favour of higher margin consumer bookings, the Association of Fleet Professional is reporting. James Pestell, AFP Director, said that businesses were finding no vehicles were available using corporate rental online portals but then discovering that if they visited a rental outlet in … [Read more...]
Small fleets foresee growth to 2025
More than a quarter of fleets (a net 27%) expect to see growth in the number of vehicles they operate during the next three years, according to the 2022 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer. The overwhelming reason cited by decision makers surveyed is that their company is expanding (mentioned by 81%), but human resource-related needs (21%) and plans to … [Read more...]
Fleets attack “irresponsible” MoT plan
Widely-reported government plans to double MOT test intervals to two years are “irresponsible” at a point in time when fleets are lengthening replacement cycles, believes FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet management software, points out that company cars and vans often cover 20-30,000 miles in a year and the MOT test acts as a … [Read more...]
Daily rentals shortage hits businesses
A shortage of daily rental vehicles is causing a wide range of problems for businesses affecting everything from maintenance to taking on new starters, the Association of Fleet Professionals is reporting. James Pestell, AFP Director, said that the issue had been affecting van short term hire for some time but had now started to spread to cars, becoming a … [Read more...]
Welsh retailer among first Ineos Grenadier franchises
Day's of Neath is the first Welsh retailer for the upcoming Ineos Grenadier models. The first 24 dealers UK wide have been appointed but the disruptive newcomer is planning another 10 around the country with the first getting models within two months, ready for the September plate change and autumn/ winter selling period. Prices and specifications will be … [Read more...]
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