The newly announced bankruptcy of Chinese car maker Hi Phi shows that fleets must 'tread carefully' when it comes to buying vehicles from the new wave of manufacturers arriving in the UK, said FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, pointed out that the top-end car maker was due to begin sales in Europe this year and had already begun the process of … [Read more...]
Tradelines 7 August
Fatigue is being added by FleetCheck to the employee fit-to-drive declaration included in the company’s daily vehicle walkaround safety app. The fleet software specialist says that there is increasing concern among employers about the dangers of tired drivers and a desire to include it in risk management policies. Responding to the news that the Labour Welsh Government have spent £18,677.72 on … [Read more...]
Tradelines 19 June
Honda has updated the retail offer for the e:Ny1 electric vehicle. e:Ny1 can now be purchased from £349.00 per month, with 0% APR Representative and a £3,500 Honda Deposit Contribution and the offer is available from now until the 30 September 2024. Fleets should consider making it a disciplinary offence for drivers to override the new intelligent speed assistance limiters that become mandatory … [Read more...]
Hot EVs shock for fleet costs
A new generation of “rapid” electric vehicles is creating potential business risk management and cost issues, warns FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director, pointed to emerging hot hatch EVs such as the 642bhp Hyundai Ioniq 5N (above) and 435ps MG4 XPower (below), both of which cover 0-60mph in around 3.5 seconds. “Just a few years ago, performance of this type was limited to genuine sports … [Read more...]
Zero Servicing suggestion is non-starter, says FleetCheck
Working towards towards “zero servicing” – with vehicles never having to visit workshops unless a fault was detected – presents huge dangers for vehicle operators, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director, was responding to recent news that Tesla is recruiting staff for a project called “Zero Service” under the banner, “At Tesla, we believe that the best service is no service.” He went … [Read more...]
Fleets must face up to drug-driving rising risks
Fleets need to redouble their efforts on drug-driving, FleetCheck is warning, as a leading police officer reported that the issue was a bigger problem than drink-driving in some constabularies over the Xmas period. Speaking to the BBC this week, chief constable Jo Shiner of the National Police Chiefs Council said there was a "social acceptance" of drug taking and driving, particularly among … [Read more...]
Makers are building the ‘wrong’ cars for ev buyers, says executive
Cheaper electric cars are urgently needed for motorists to accelerate their switch away from petrol and diesel models, says an industry financial expert. Fleets need to be able to buy electric vehicles now that used car buyers will want in four years’ time – but are being hampered by a lack of choice, FleetCheck is warning. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software company, said … [Read more...]
Catching the speeders & places to avoid
Pay-as-you-go insurer Veygo, has revealed the UK regions which see the highest number of speeding fines. New data obtained by Veygo from a Freedom of Information request of police forces recorded speeding fines, has revealed the hotspots where the offence is committed the most. Of the 25 police forces that responded, over one million (1,049,640) speeding fines were issued in 2022. With a … [Read more...]
Next Government must invest in hydrogen fuel
The new government that the UK is likely to see in 2024 should be pressured by fleets to deliver a more effective hydrogen van strategy, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said there was huge potential for hydrogen as a factor in future fleet zero emissions strategies for light commercial vehicles, and much more needed to be done to support its … [Read more...]
Time to replace ‘tired’ high mileage vans
The extension to full expensing announced in last month’s Autumn Statement provides fleets with a perfect opportunity to replace “tired” vans that have been continually extended following the pandemic, says FleetCheck. Moves by the Chancellor mean fleets that outright purchase vans, either from cash or using hire purchase, could save substantially on their corporation tax bills. Peter Golding, … [Read more...]
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