Isuzu UK is again the Headline Sponsor of the Federation of Master Builders Awards 2025 for the fourth year. The Master Builder Awards shine a spotlight on the UK’s most talented tradespeople and construction projects across all scales and budgets—from house extensions and small renovations to commercial builds and brand-new homes and the winning business … [Read more...]
PHEVs’ future now in doubt, says FleetCheck
The Budget is likely to have ended the current revival of fleet interest for plug-in hybrid company cars, FleetCheck is predicting. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, pointed out that anyone now paying a 5% benefit in kind on a new PHEV in the current tax year would see a jump to 18% by year four in 2028/29. He said: “We’ve … [Read more...]
Charging inequity review by Government
A week before the Autumn Statement, fleets have been encouraged by an anticipated change in electric vehicle recharging costs. New government comments on tackling charging “inequity” are good news for fleets when it comes to future electric vehicle adoption, says FleetCheck. It hopes to see a massive drive to install more charge points, build up the … [Read more...]
Chinese brands could go to the wall
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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read more...]
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