Tag : Coronavirus
Volvo restarts production in Sweden
Volvo is restarting production at its Torslanda plant in Sweden from today (20 April) as well as reopening its Swedish offices after setting new protocols in … Read More »
Fleet renewal schemes vital to help relaunch vehicle demand, say carmakers
Fleet renewal programmes will be needed to restart vehicle demand in Europe, as part of a wider co-ordinated package of measures.
Vauxhall paves way to reopen Ellesmere Port
Vauxhall has started preparations to reopen its Ellesmere Port plant in the Wirral after implementing a range of safety protocols to help protect workers.
Car finance customers to be offered three-month payment freeze
Car finance customers struggling to meet repayments should be offered a three-month freeze on payments and interest, according to new guidance from the FCA.
GeniePoint charging network free for all key workers
The GeniePoint charging network is offering free charging for key workers throughout the Covid-19 crisis.
Drivers more reliant on cars than ever during pandemic
A third of drivers say having access to a car is more important than ever following the coronavirus outbreak.
Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone consultation on hold
Greater Manchester is to delay the statutory consultation on its Clean Air Zone plans as it warns that the exceptional times could necessitate new thinking on … Read More »
Volkswagen to start reopening European plants
Volkswagen will restart production in Europe on a step-by-step basis from next week while ensuring strict protection for workers.
Basic checks on laid-up vehicles could prevent tyre replacements, says Michelin
Prepping cars and vans laid-up for extended periods could ensure they’re ready to re-enter operations when normal service resumes.
Bridgestone resumes production in Spain and Russia
Bridgestone is restarting operations at several plants in response to business and customer demand.
Nissan Sunderland to help supply PPE to frontline health workers
Nissan’s Sunderland plant is being used to scale up delivery of protective equipment to UK health workers, delivering up to 100,000 face visors a week.
Covid-19 to change working practices and fleet car strategies forever
UK companies will adopt more flexible approaches to working practices and company car provision going forwards as a direct result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Q1 used car market ‘on fire’ prior to Covid-19
The used car market saw consistent 90% conversion rates during Q1 2020, while the first 10 weeks of the year were “extremely buoyant” for fleet prices … Read More »
Lockdown car journeys hit lowest level yet
Daily car trips on Easter Sunday fell to 20% of the normal level; the biggest fall seen during the lockdown so far.
Europcar offers rental discounts for ‘Essential Sectors’
Businesses providing vital services during the coronavirus crisis can benefit from discounted rental rates on Europcar cars and vans.
Drivers more likely to switch to EVs in wake of Covid-19 lockdown
The government-enforced lockdown is having a dramatic positive impact on people’s awareness of the benefits of reduced air pollution – with nearly half of drivers now … Read More »
‘Extreme’ speeding during lockdown brings risk issues for fleets
Ongoing reports of “extreme” speeding and general bad driving during the lockdown present increased risk issues for fleet drivers still on the roads.
Addison Lee and Zeelo partner for frontline support
Addison Lee and coach services provider Zeelo are making up to 10,000 vehicles available to support hospitals and healthcare workers in London through the coronavirus outbreak.
SEAT staff offer ‘virtual model tours’ from driveways
SEAT has adapted to the Covid-19 lockdown by providing virtual tours of its model range from product experts’ driveways.
RED Driving School instructors ready to take delivery driving jobs
Driving instructors from RED could help meet increased crisis demand for delivery drivers, offering a safe and experienced solution.
Fleet drivers can use furlough as opportunity for e-learning
Furloughed drivers can use the time off work as an opportunity to brush up on their driving awareness knowledge through e-learning, helping to reduce risks on … Read More »
On-demand bus service keeps public transport going during pandemic
A new on-demand public transport service has gone live in Sevenoaks, Kent to ensure continued essential travel during the pandemic.
SMS service warns fleets of flat batteries
A new service could help fleets and drivers avoid vehicle downtime through SMS alerts of low or dead batteries.
Shortage of new parts could increase car thefts
A lack of legitimate car parts could boost the ‘chop-shop’ market further and increase organised crime.
Arval rethinks SMR approach to keep essential fleets running
New service and maintenance procedures at Arval UK are keeping essential fleets operational 24/7 during the coronavirus crisis.
Cazana’s new website to help key workers stay mobile
Automotive data specialist Cazana has launched a new website to provide key workers with vital information on local service centres still open to help them stay … Read More »
Restart vehicle deliveries to aid Covid-19 relief effort, says BVRLA
Dealerships and the wider automotive supply chain should restart vehicle deliveries to unclog the thousands of cars and vans congesting the sector.
SG Fleet UK offers free online ADT driver training
SG Fleet UK is providing free online driver training during the coronavirus lockdown to help improve driver knowledge and understanding of road safety.
Electric MGs to deliver food parcels across Haringey
MG Motor and DriveElectric have teamed up to supply a batch of electric vehicles to support Haringey Council’s Covid-19 response efforts.
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Comment: A drivers’ guide to lockdown
Alfonso Martinez, managing director at LeasePlan UK, advises key workers and other drivers making essential trips on how to use their vehicles safely during lockdown.