Tag : Coronavirus
Timing not right to reintroduce charges in London, says BVRLA
The Mayor of London’s move to reintroduce road user charges from today (Monday 18 May) has come under fire from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing … Read More »
Cardiff collaboration teams up bike share scheme with bus app
Passengers in Cardiff will now be able to link up bike sharing and bus travel to ensure they can seamlessly travel around the city.
Ford restarts UK operations today
Ford is resuming production at its engine plants in Dagenham, Essex and Bridgend in South Wales from today (18 May).
Road safety at risk from post-lockdown device dependence
Driver distraction due to mobile phone use could escalate as lockdown restrictions ease as a result of good behaviour habits being lost during the coronavirus pandemic.
TfL to reinstate Congestion Charge and ULEZ under government bail-out
Transport for London has come under fire for plans to reinstate road user charges; part of a number of conditions to secure a £1.6bn package to … Read More »
Aston Barclay extends online auction programme
Aston Barclay is expanding its current online sales schedule with a new weekly digital auction sale programme hosted by live auctioneers.
Used car values volatile but changes not seismic, says Cap HPI
The used car market is showing signs of recovery, with volumes increasing and early indications that value changes are “by no means seismic”.
Q1 net result shows LeasePlan resilience, says CEO
LeasePlan Corporation NV has announced its Q1 2020 results as it outlines its resilience to the coronavirus crisis and underscores its customer support.
BCA continues online auction programme to keep remarketing sector moving
BCA is continuing its online auction programme, supported by a range of remote processes to ensure health and safety is not compromised during the pandemic.
Incorporate official coronavirus advice into fleet risk strategies, says FleetCheck
Coronavirus measures should be added to standard fleet risk management policies, with new government advice for professional drivers providing an initial source of information.
New pledge to provide reassurance of safe vehicle rental processes
Enterprise Holdings has created a new Complete Clean Pledge across its global operations to reinforce customer confidence in cleaning and social distancing protocols.
BVRLA guide to support rental and leasing sector’s safe return to work
The BVRLA has published an operating guide to support those working in the vehicle rental and leasing sectors with the return to work.
PSA, Honda and BMW to resume UK manufacturing
PSA, Honda and BMW have become the latest carmakers to announce production restarts in the UK ahead of the reopening of car showrooms on 1 June.
CD Auction restarts sales across operations
CD Auction has resumed its operations with immediate effect, backed by rising industry interest in digital-only sales.
Ford to restart plants across UK and Europe
Ford is planning to restart production across all its UK and European manufacturing facilities next week, backed by social distancing and health and safety protocols.
Online remarketing key to dealing with surge in used cars, says ADESA
Fleets and dealers are set to turn to online remarketing as they look to dispose of rising numbers of used cars amid social distancing restrictions.
Car dealers guided on safe restarts as ‘click & collect’ greenlighted
Car and van dealers have been provided with new guidance on ensuring a safe customer experience as the industry continues calls for showrooms to reopen.
Fleets seizing opportunity to enhance skills in lockdown, reports AFP
Fleet take-up of training from the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has risen 20% during lockdown, with many decision-makers starting new fleet courses.
NHS and care workers offered low-cost MOTs through Rivus
Rivus Fleet Solutions is providing low-cost MOTs to support NHS and care workers through the coronavirus pandemic.
Addison Lee to fit screens to protect customers and drivers
Addison Lee is to install partition screens across its 4,000-strong private hire fleet from next week as part of measures to protect drivers and customers.
Zego builds on RSA partnership to offer flexible van fleet cover
London-based Insurtech Zego has expanded its partnership with RSA Insurance to provide flexible cover for van fleets – including vehicles lying idle.
Fleet Logistics’ free audit offer to help large fleets optimise operations
Fleet Logistics Group is offering free, high-level audits to large fleets to help them optimise their operations while identifying ways to control spend.
Slowdown in company car driver fines indicates better driving behaviour
Work by fleets to improve driver behaviour is starting to pay off, with a fall in the value of motoring fines and penalties and a slower … Read More »
Manheim restarts auction programme
Manheim has restarted its auction programme, initially with online sales and with an extended programme to follow in time.
Solid growth for used car sales wiped out in March but RVs hold firm
The UK used car market fell 8.3% in Q1 2020 to 1.8 million transactions; the result of lowest-ever March figures as the coronavirus lockdown measures took … Read More »
BCA HR team to raise funds for NHS in epic challenge
Members of the BCA HR team have set themselves the challenge of covering 1,948 miles to mark the anniversary of the NHS formation on 5 July … Read More »
Unleaded drops to below £1 a litre
Morrisons, Asda and Tesco have cut unleaded fuel prices to below £1 a litre, reflecting the recent crash in oil prices, but experts are already warning … Read More »
Transport demand must reduce over 85% to enable social distancing, says TfL
Transport for London (TfL) has outlined early plans to restore services, but warned they will require “significant changes” to the way in which people travel in … Read More »
Government pledges extra £10m for charge point installations
The Department for Transport has again doubled the amount of funding available for on-street charge point installations, pledging an extra £10m as part of a range … Read More »
Pod Point resumes some domestic and commercial installations
Pod Point is updating its coronavirus approach to carry out some domestic and commercial charge point installations in line with latest government guidance.
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