Company cars – Page 46 – Wheels Within Wales

Fleets need to prepare for EV charge in demand

19 February 2020

Fleets of all sizes will need support through a potential “sudden 2020 influx” of electric vehicles that is likely to create a vacuum of expertise, says FleetCheck. The fleet software specialist says that the new zero per cent benefit-in-kind tax rate, the availability of a wider range of models and the momentum created by the Government’s 2035 announcement … [Read more...]

Diesel cars collapse in January new car decline

5 February 2020

The UK new car market declined 7.3% in January, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Some 149,279 vehicles left showrooms as continued confusion surrounding diesel and clean air zones and ongoing weak consumer and business confidence continue to affect demand. Continuing low consumer demand was a key driver behind the … [Read more...]

Car makers call on Government to back drive to evs

4 February 2020

It’s extremely concerning that government has seemingly moved the goalposts for consumers and industry on such a critical issue as ending traditional vehicle sales in 15 years, said the motor manufacturers body. Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive said,“Manufacturers are fully invested in a zero emissions future, with some 60 plug-in models now on the market … [Read more...]

Vape users risk payout refusal after crash

28 January 2020

Drivers who vape behind the wheel could be refused an insurance payout if they have a crash at the time. Vaping drivers are a “growing and concerning trend” for road safety, according to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents, while car insurers could include exemptions in policies in the near future. Although using an electronic cigarette … [Read more...]

JLR axing 500 posts in Halewood

22 January 2020

Jaguar Land Rover is cutting 500 places at its Halewood, Merseyside plant making Evoque and Discovery Sport models. The reduction comes after it decided to move from three shift working to a ‘two-plus’ system next April and it hopes to make the cut through natural wastage and not enforced redundancies after falling demand in the sectors. Today the company … [Read more...]

Repair don’t replace to cut costs

17 December 2019

Allianz Insurance has launched a partnership with Plastic Surgeon, a specialist restoration company that focusses on engineered repairs to surface damage, rather than replacement. The partnership with Plastic Surgeon will bring many benefits including significant sustainability improvements, as targeted repairs will waste fewer materials. Since the project … [Read more...]

Government urged not to pull the Plug-in grants

11 December 2019

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...]

SUVs are driving up pollution, claim

10 December 2019

The demand for sports utility vehicles is threatening the UK’s attempts to clean up the transport sector. Sales of new SUVs now outnumber electric vehicle sales at a rate of 37 to 1. In its 2019 annual Review of Energy Policy, published yesterday, the UK Energy Research Centre examines some of the challenges of meeting the 2050 net zero emissions … [Read more...]

Critical year for diesel engines

3 December 2019

The demonisation of diesel is reaching a critical stage. Next year could turn out to be a “make or break” for diesel – with the fuel facing further demonisation just as new emissions standards delivering real benefits become more widely available, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet management software specialist, said, “We seem … [Read more...]

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