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CAP: Residual values drop 2.6% in predicted seasonal downturn

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Derren Martin, senior editor at CAP Black Book, said: “As we anticipated, trade values dropped in Black Book Live throughout November, in a similar fashion to … Read More »

DPF Clean Team launches online shop to help fleets save on DPF replacement

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The firm is now offering aftermarket replacements which make regeneration easier, as well as catalytic converters and SCR silencer units, as a convenient alternative solution for … Read More »

Autumn Statement: ACFO condemns BiK U-turn & absence of Plug-in Car Grant news

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Responding to yesterday’s announcement, John Pryor, ACFO chairman, said: “ACFO is disappointed that the government has decided to retain the 3% company car benefit-in-kind tax diesel … Read More »

Autumn Statement: Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions responds to announcements

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Responding to the announcements made, Lawes said: “We are accustomed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s bi-annual statements including ‘rabbit out of the hat’ moments and … Read More »

Autumn Statement: RAC welcomes roads investment

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Commenting on the announcement (full budget summary here), RAC chief engineer David Bizley said: “We are pleased the Chancellor has sought to protect the funds allocated … Read More »

Autumn Statement: LeasePlan broadly welcomes changes

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Commenting on yesterday’s announcements (full summary here), Matt Dyer, managing director of LeasePlan UK, said: “We welcome the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, and the predicted increase in … Read More »

Autumn Statement: BVRLA ‘disappointed’ over delay to diesel surcharge removal

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In yesterday’s Autumn Statement (summary here), the Government announced a the delay in the removal of the current diesel surcharge on Benefit in Kind car tax, … Read More »

Autumn Statement: Main points for fleets

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BiK levy: Headline news for fleets was the announcement of the delay in the removal of the current diesel surcharge on Benefit in Kind car tax, … Read More »

Autumn Statement: Chancellor announces new road funding

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In his speech George Osborne confirmed an overall £15 billion of investment in the Roads Investment Strategy period and also reiterated the statement in the Summer … Read More »

Autumn Statement: Government to crack down on insurance fraud

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Whiplash claims cost the country £2bn a year, an average of £90 per motor insurance policy. The Government said it intends to introduce measures to end … Read More »

Autumn Statement: 3% diesel BiK levy extended until 2021

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The levy was originally due to have been dropped from next April, levelling the rates for diesel and petrol vehicles in recognition of Euro 6 emissions … Read More »

NOx fixes confirmed for VW Group diesel engines

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Presented to the Federal Motor Transport Authority in Germany, the updates so far concern the 1.6 and 2.0-litre four-cylinder Euro 5 diesel engines, and enable all … Read More »

Doctors urged to report concerns about patients to DVLA

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The strengthened guidelines emphasise all doctors’ duty to disclose information to the DVLA or DVA (Northern Ireland), where the patient has failed to act. The guidelines … Read More »

Esso and BP sign reciprocal fuel card acceptance agreement

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The move will enable Esso card customers to fill up at BP branded sites throughout the UK starting in 2016. There are approximately 1,200 BP forecourts … Read More »

Six in 10 drivers say emissions scandal has damaged trust in all motor manufacturers

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The survey of 2,565 motorists found that six in 10 drivers (57%) say they have lost confidence since the news broke, while 66% of those surveyed … Read More »

22% of motorists likely to drink and drive over festive season

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The survey of over 1,000 drivers by vehicle leasing company OSV Ltd revealed that men were five times more likely than women to drink and drive … Read More »

Mazda targets fleets with 99g/km 1.5-litre diesel Mazda3

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The 103bhp 1.5-litre SKYACTIV-D diesel engine is shared with the Mazda2 and CX-3 crossover, and is the first time the Mazda3 has been available with an … Read More »

Alphabet appoints new general manager for customer relationship management

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Jenkins joins Alphabet from outside of the fleet leasing and mobility industry, bringing with her a deep appreciation of account management, customer service and customer experience. … Read More »

Fleet industry needs open dialogue on standards for connected car data, says Chevin

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So says fleet software specialist Chevin, pointing out that connected data will start to become available soon and basic questions remain unanswered including who should have … Read More »

Fleet Alliance becomes ‘living wage’ employer

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The ‘living wage’ standard aims to raise people out of poverty and is different to the Government’s national minimum wage for over-25s which went up by … Read More »

Smart Fleet Solutions appoints training partner to expand business

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Osborne has been tasked with educating and supporting the business’ 400-strong workforce across its eight current sites. He brings a strong background in sales, HR and … Read More »

easitNETWORK teams up with Tusker to offer branded salary sacrifice for cars to members

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The not-for-profit organisation will use its easitNETWORK Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme to heavily promote low emission vehicles, and offer additional discounts and incentives for electric and … Read More »

Alcohol, caffeine and lack of sleep impact on reaction times, finds test

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Developed by the JustPark online parking service, the game records drivers’ reaction times and guesses their age by how quickly, or slowly they react when asked … Read More »

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions scoops two accolades at Adur & Worthing Business Awards

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The Lancing-based auction house joined other south coast businesses for the ceremony in Worthing, receiving both awards from television presenter Nick Wallis on the night. Shoreham … Read More »

UK’s most irritating driving habits revealed

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The research, carried out by car finance provider Zuto, revealed that 84% of drivers find other motorists using their mobile phones whilst on the road the … Read More »

Vauxhall refutes Panorama claims that Zafira failed emissions tests

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In the programme, aired yesterday, the people carrier was said to have emited two and a half times more nitrogen oxide than is allowed in a … Read More »

Government urged to maintain investment in UK automotive industry

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The message comes from Gareth Jones, president of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), in his keynote speech at SMMT’s 99th Annual Dinner in … Read More »

Oil prices rise as instability in Middle East increases

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Turkey claimed responsibility for the shooting down, saying that the plane had violated its airspace. "News of a military jet crashing in Syria is a reminder … Read More »

Chancellor urged to freeze fuel duty and extend Plug-in Car Grant in Autumn Statement

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Commenting in more detail, the organisation said that the Treasury’s own modelling has confirmed the link between the cost of fuel and economic growth. The freezing … Read More »

Number of councils using CCTV to monitor motoring offences jumps 76%

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The results of a Freedom of Information request by the Confused.com price comparison site show that since 2012 the number of councils using CCTV to monitor … Read More »