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Budget 2015: BiK changes to increase focus on ULEVs, says ALD
In his final Budget in this Parliament, the Chancellor has announced that company car Benefit in Kind rates will see a 3% increase for 2019/20. ALD … Read More »
Slight dip in UK car manufacturing but domestic demand rises
The SMMT figures show that output fell 2.9% last month from 133,730 units to 129,915. Year to date, the figure is down 2.0% from 262,645 units … Read More »
Budget 2015: ACFO lambasts BiK rate rises
In the Budget statement, Mr Osborne said: “To encourage a new generation of low emission vehicles we will increase their company car tax more slowly than … Read More »
Defleet values remain consistent, reports Manheim
The firm’s data shows that the average price of a de-fleeted car at auction stood at £7,319 in February 2015. Although this represents a slight decrease … Read More »
Budget 2015: Mixed blessings for fleets says TMC
In the Budget statement, Mr Osborne said: “To encourage a new generation of low emission vehicles we will increase their company car tax more slowly than … Read More »
Budget 2015: Changes “broadly positive” for fleets, says Nexus
He commented: “The promises to invest more in research and development of low emission vehicles and in driverless vehicle testing demonstrate a commitment to helping Britain … Read More »
Budget 2015: New BiK rates to have big impact on drivers, says GE Capital Fleet Services
In the Budget statement, Mr Osborne said: “To encourage a new generation of low emission vehicles we will increase their company car tax more slowly than … Read More »
Budget 2015: Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions welcomes changes
Commenting on the announcements made, Oliphant said: “George Osborne’s final Budget before the General Election was preceded by a review of his performance to date, starting with … Read More »
Budget 2015: Driverless cars investment is step in right direction, says Deloitte
In the Budget, the Chancellor said the funds will be invested into the Research and Development of Intelligent Mobility, which will focus on enhancing the development … Read More »
Kia shows first images of all-new Optima
The current generation, revealed in New York five years ago, has been a vital model for Kia’s sales growth since, particularly in Asia and North America … Read More »
Budget 2015: Severn tolls to be reduced, not abolished
In the statement, Chancellor George Osborne announced that VAT will be abolished on the tolls after 2018, bringing the car toll down to £5.40 from £6.50 … Read More »
Budget 2015: Summary at a glance
Company car tax In his final Budget in this Parliament, the Chancellor has announced that company car Benefit in Kind rates will see a increase for … Read More »
Budget 2015: Government pledges £100m for driverless cars
The funds will be invested into the Research and Development of Intelligent Mobility, which will focus on enhancing the development of driverless car technology and the … Read More »
Budget 2015: BiK rates to rise 3% but ULEVs to get special dispensation
In the Budget statement, Mr Osborne said: “To encourage a new generation of low emission vehicles we will increase their company car tax more slowly than … Read More »
Budget 2015: Fuel duty frozen
The Chancellor said this equates to the longest duty freeze in over 20 years and saves a family around £10 every time they fill up their … Read More »
Auto Windscreens adds to senior management team
Effective from 2 March, Marc Lafferty has joined as sales director, swiftly followed by Phil Kemp who commenced his role as operations director on 16 March. … Read More »
Budget 2015: RAC calls for freeze on fuel duty until 2016
The organisation says that without such a freeze motorists will see the first automatic increase in fuel duty for four years this September, while a decision … Read More »
New Kia Sorento goes on sale priced from £28,795
Only available with seven seats in the UK, the new model brings increased interior and boot space along with enhanced practicality and new technologies. The third-generation … Read More »
IAM & Lightfoot team up for fleet driver behaviour solution
The IAM Lightfoot package is based on a bespoke one-to-one IAM Drive & Survive coaching session for every driver to identify and address any potential weaknesses … Read More »
SMMT to put spotlight on connected cars at March event
SMMTConnected, taking place at the QEII Conference Centre, London, on Thursday 26 March, will see industry experts discuss the vast opportunities and challenges presented to the … Read More »
Budget 2015: UKPLG calls for fuel parity
The organisation says that a longer-term move to maintain lower fuel duty for LPG Autogas will help to support the UK’s ongoing air quality targets and … Read More »
Glass's comments on RV impact of Chrysler's withdrawal from UK
As reported by Autocar and Auto Express, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has said it is to pull its struggling Chrysler brand from the UK from 2017 in … Read More »
New Zenith appointments to focus on mid-corporate sector
Both are focused on developing new business relationships within the mid-corporate sector, providing services to UK business for cars and LCVs, as well as salary sacrifice … Read More »
Jaguar shows first images of all-new XF
It replaces a car launched in 2007 and will adopt all of Jaguar’s latest technology, such as the lightweight aluminium structure shared with the XE and … Read More »
Taxiarchis Konstantopoulos appointed new managing director of Autoglass
Konstantopoulos first joined the Belron Group in 2006 as general manager of the vehicle glass specialist in Greece, where he and his team tripled the size … Read More »
Chrysler brand to exit UK from 2017
The story has been reported by both Autocar and Auto Express, who spoke to deputy UK managing director Karl Howkins. Speaking to Auto Express, Howkins said: … Read More »
City investors in "advanced discussions" in £1.2bn deal for BCA
According to various publications, the £1.2bn takeover would see the vehicle auction giant being bought by a listed vehicle called Haversham Holdings, which has backing from … Read More »
Latest TomTom WEBFLEET OptiDrive includes real-time driving advice
The latest changes follow the introduction of direct feedback to professional drivers, using the TomTom Driver Terminals. The feedback on drive style, including harsh braking, speeding … Read More »
New eConsent paperless licence checking service to bring multiple benefits, says Driving Monitor
Kevin Curtis, managing director of Driving Monitor, explained: “Our new eConsent system is called ePass (Electronic Permit and Safety System) and connects the driver consent with the new … Read More »
Diesel ‘demonisation’ is grey area, says Emissions Analytics
The SMMT campaign, launched last week, is intended to increase consumer awareness of modern diesel engines and follows what the SMMT said was 'widespread confusion' about … Read More »
