Too many fleets keep “an old van in the yard” that represents a massive Health and Safety risk, says FleetCheck. The fleet software specialist says that it regularly encounters businesses – especially larger SMEs – that have a dilapidated vehicle they use as a back-up to their main fleet. Peter Golding, managing director at FleetCheck, explained: “We see vehicles like this often … [Read more...]
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Technology is outpacing knowledge of fleets
The adoption of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems in UK fleets is accelerating but the industry’s knowledge is struggling to keep up with the pace of change, according to research from Autoglass. A survey of 250 British fleet managers found that just over a third (34%) of the vehicles in car and van fleets have some ADAS-enabled safety features, such as autonomous emergency braking and lane … [Read more...]
Tax changes confusing companies
Fleets are increasingly seeking external advice to work through the implications of new tax regulations that will take effect from April this year, reports Arval. The vehicle leasing and fleet management company says that the headline changes – affecting Benefit in Kind for drivers entitled to a cash option or a company car, salary exchange schemes and vehicle excise duty – require careful … [Read more...]
New higher tax will hit sales and registrations, say hirers
The new Vehicle Excise Duty regime will hit the car rental industry with a 400% tax rise, damaging its ability to purchase the newest, cleanest vehicles and provide affordable mobility to millions of customers. A new report from Oxford Economics, commissioned by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, has found that the rental sector will be unfairly hit by the government’s … [Read more...]
Overloading vans hits economy more than appreciated
An increase in fuel consumption of more than 20% between an unladen panel van and the same vehicle with 75% of its maximum payload has been recorded by Arval. The controlled trials were designed to underline the importance of ensuring that LCVs are only carrying the load needed on any given journey. A popular SWB panel van was driven in controlled conditions over a 49.1 mile course for the … [Read more...]
New MoT plan will be bad for vans, says industry supplier
Concerns over safety mean that vans should be excluded from the Government’s new consultation on extending the first MoT to four years. So believes FleetCheck, one of the UK’s leading fleet software and management companies, which is planning to make an official submission to the Department for Transport The Government has asked for industry feedback on various options listed in its … [Read more...]
Medium term rentals expected to rise in 2017
A growing mood of caution among businesses is likely to lead to a boost in demand for medium term rental during 2017. Phil Jerome, managing director, at Meridian Vehicle Solutions, said that the possibility of an economic downturn would make more flexible arrangements increasingly attractive. He said, “The effects of Brexit are so difficult to forecast that the majority of businesses are … [Read more...]
New Honda Civic promises stronger residual value
Honda UK announced residual values and a full pricing list for the 10th generation Civic coming in late March. Starting from £18,235 on the road for the entry level S grade 129PS VTEC TURBO in manual, the range tops out at £27,480 on the road for the 182PS VTEC TURBO Prestige with a CVT transmission. Metallic paint is an option and adds £525 to the price. With the arrival of the new 10th … [Read more...]
Ford is favourite in Wales
The Ford Fiesta is favourite in Wales. Leasing Options, a vehicle leasing company, analysed Google Trends data to discover the country’s favourite car and the little Ford came out first. The research reveals that Ford is the nation’s favourite car make, with the most popular models being the Ford Fiesta, Ford Focus and Ford Transit respectively. Whilst the classic models are a clear … [Read more...]
Tradelines 19 October
GKN Driveline will showcase its leading contemporary and electrified driveline technologies - making passenger cars lighter, more fuel efficient and better to drive - at the International Suppliers Fair (IZB) this month. GKN will demonstrate its latest technologies across eDrive, all-wheel drive and two-wheel drive vehicles at the show in Germany between 18 and 20 October. Arval, a leading … [Read more...]