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CAP: Residual values drop 2.6% in predicted seasonal downturn
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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%
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 »