Tag : Coronavirus
Stay on top of fleet maintenance during lockdown, warns Venson
Fleet drivers neglecting basic vehicle checks could risk business downtime and even road safety issues as lockdown is eased.
Government fast-tracks e-scooter trials to tackle transport challenges
E-scooter trials are to be brought forward from next year to next month to help encourage more people off public transport and onto greener alternatives.
UK garage network ready for fleet SMR backlog, says Fleet Assist
Almost half of Fleet Assist’s UK servicing outlets have been open during the Covid-19 pandemic lockdown and 100% of outlets are expected to be operational by … Read More »
HMRC sets out lockdown changes to company car ‘availability’ and salary sacrifice
HMRC has published new guidance on company car tax liability during the lockdown and changes to salary sacrifice rules.
Scotland’s Low Emission Zones put on hold
Plans to implement low emission zones across Scotland’s four major cities have been put on hold due to the Covid-19 outbreak.
New transport planning tool enables switch to home deliveries
A new home delivery operation has got off the ground in London, supported by latest transport planning software.
Kia dealers start remote orders and workshop SMR
Kia dealers are now able to take remote orders and carry out servicing, repairs and MOTs in workshops.
Fleet Source expands work to support industry during and after lockdown
CPC and fleet training provider Fleet Source is continuing its work to support the industry with a raft of solutions, now and in the coming months.
Lower fuel prices reliant on lockdown lift
Petrol prices have hit a four-year low but lockdown conditions will need to be significantly eased for further reductions in fuel prices to happen.
Europcar secures new funding to support phased restart post-lockdown
Europcar Mobility Group has put new financing measures in place as it prepares for a phased restart of operations.
Sustainable transport group’s five-point plan to kickstart green auto sales
Plans for scrappage schemes to restart car sales need to be targeted to ensure uptake of zero-emission, clean solutions, rather than promoting high CO2-emitting vehicles.
Thousands of drivers complete virtual speed awareness courses with DriveTech
More than 20,000 motorists have now completed online speed awareness courses with DriveTech, helping them avoid prosecution, points and fines.
Škoda bolsters emergency services with blue-light fleet loans
Škoda is working to support the vital work of emergency services teams across the UK, including providing loan vehicles from its existing blue-light fleet to customers … Read More »
Four key areas for fleets to cut costs and help cash flow
Fleet Logistics UK and Ireland (FLUK) and its parent firm Fleet Logistics Group have teamed up to offer guidance on fleets on how to operate more … Read More »
Coventry consultation on CAZ alternatives extended
Coventry City Council has extended its consultation on ways to cut emissions levels in the city without needing to introduce a charging Clean Air Zone.
Toyota and Hiyacar provide free rental cars for key workers
Toyota has reserved all its rental vehicles on the Hiyacar car sharing fleet for free use by key workers.
ALD Automotive teams up with Karshare to support key workers
Key workers in the Bristol area are being kept mobile with the support of a fleet of 33 vehicles from ALD Automotive.
Fleet shores up UK new car market as private demand crumples
Demand for new fleet cars has ensured the UK’s new car market was not completely wiped out in April, with 3,090 fleet cars registered compared to … Read More »
Mitsubishi vehicles to help Met during coronavirus crisis
Mitsubishi has put 10 vehicles on loan to help the Metropolitan Police Service with work during the coronavirus crisis.
SMEs get access to free Verizon Connect fleet solutions amid pandemic
Verizon Connect is offering new and existing customers free months of service on its fleet management platform, intelligent video solution and field management solution for SMEs.
Post-lockdown driver distraction dangers revealed in new webinar
The dangers of driver distractions post-lockdown have been revealed in a new webinar published by road safety organisations as they warn about increased risks.
Met Police cracks down on lockdown speeding
‘Extreme’ speeders driving at excessive speeds in the capital during the lockdown are being warned that they face strong enforcement action by the Metropolitan Police and … Read More »
Postponing MOTs not good move for fleets, says FleetCheck
Car and van fleets should continue car and van MOT tests during lockdown, despite the current six-month suspension, to maintain safety and avoid a backlog at … Read More »
Used car and van markets to bounce back, predicts Shoreham
The country’s used car and van markets will bounce back once lockdown is over, reflecting key differences to the last recession in 2008 and helping to … Read More »
Nissan Sunderland plant to remain closed until early June
Nissan has said it won’t open vehicle production at its Sunderland plant until early June, despite other carmakers restarting European operations sooner.
New Renault tool enables online car and van purchases
Renault UK has introduced a new Online Stock Reservation feature that enables customers to buy cars and vans through the website and have them delivered – … Read More »
RAC and epyx team up to fix stranded fleet cars and vans
Key worker fleets struggling to find open garages are being provided with a solution under a new partnership between RAC Approved Garage and epyx.
Autoglass donates PPE to care homes and hospices
Autoglass has donated 2,000 protective masks to six care homes and hospices to protect frontline staff during the coronavirus crisis.
UK car production slumps 38% in coronavirus lockdown
Output at UK car plants fell 37.6% in March as a result of the lockdown, costing the sector and economy billions for each week of shutdown.
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Comment: Fleets and oil volatility during Covid-19
Paul Holland, MD for UK Fuel at Fleetcor, looks at the current uncertainty of oil and fuel prices.