Individual options are unlikely to increase tax liabilities on new cars under the new WLTP regime, but commonly selected combinations of options will have emissions and tax impacts. This is likely to accelerate manufacturer initiatives to streamline their vehicle ranges and option packages, says Autovista Group, Europe’s leading pan-European automotive … [Read more...]
Fleet numbers will grow, predict Arval
Despite uncertain conditions, a net 20% of businesses believe that the number of vehicles they operate will grow in the next three years, according to new research by Arval. The figure – which shows those companies predicting an increase minus those who foresee a decrease - is virtually identical to last year when a net 21% of fleets said that they were … [Read more...]
Tradelines 8 August
Researchers polled 2,000 British car buyers and found that fuel type, road tax and the manufacturer all influence us. The poll for Hyundai, which has just launched the new KONA Electric compact SUV with a driving range to 300 miles for around just £17, will answer concerns as driving the same distance in a medium-sized petrol-powered car would set you … [Read more...]
Law change will open up van market
A new announcement from the Government promises to open the large panel van market to alternative fuel commercial vehicles (AFCVs), says fleet financing group Arval. The UK Government has announced a five-year derogation stating that drivers with a standard Category B licence will be able to drive AFCVs of up to 4.25 tonnes GVW rather than the normal 3.5 … [Read more...]
Parcel fleets essential to EV drive
Success with parcel delivery fleets is going to be “essential” to the success of electric vans, says Arval. Simon Cook, LCV Leader, said that electric commercial vehicles closely fitted the operational profile of these fleets and should become a key part of their future. He said, “The current limitations of ECVs – which surround range and weight of … [Read more...]
Fleets slow to realise emissions changes affect
Many fleets are “slow to recognise the implications” of the arrival of the new EU fuel consumption and emissions test, says Arval. The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) replaces the outgoing New European Driving Cycle and is designed to provide results that are much closer to real world figures. Experts believe it will result in … [Read more...]
Hydrogen hopes to rewrite valuation projections
Hydrogen cars could rewrite the standard vehicle depreciation curve, members of the Vehicle Remarketing Association heard at their monthly meeting last week. Held at the Swindon offices of fleet management specialist Arval, the meeting took a look at developments in hydrogen technology, availability of cars and likely sales. The town is the centre of the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 17 January
Leading experts in the hydrogen car market will be speaking at 2018’s first meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Being held at the Swindon offices of fleet management specialist Arval, the meeting will take a look at developments in hydrogen technology, availability of cars and likely sales, as the town is the centre of the UK’s largest … [Read more...]
Driver training needs better targeting by firms
The availability of better data means that a more targeted approach should be the future of driver training, says Arval. As well as collision and damage information, data ranging from telematics analysis through to fuel use and tyre wear can increasingly help fleet managers to identify who needs specific driving help, says David Watts, Fleet Consultant at … [Read more...]
Fleets’ tax changes to come
Only slightly more than half (54%) of UK fleets said that they knew about tax changes affecting company cars and cash allowances which were introduced by the Government in April, according to research. Awareness is very much dependent on fleet size. While 77% of larger fleets more than 50 vehicles said they were aware, this drops to 44% of medium fleets … [Read more...]
