Tag : Coronavirus
Free Nissan roadside assistance to keep key workers mobile
All NHS and key workers currently driving a Nissan can now benefit from free roadside assistance.
European automaker shutdowns have cost 1.5 million vehicles
Factory shutdowns in Europe have already lost the production of nearly 1.5 million motor vehicles to date; up from 1.2 million units a week ago.
Laid-up company cars to present risk management issues
Fleets will need to ensure that unused company cars are carefully inspected in a risk management context to ensure drivers are safe when they return to … Read More »
Online training soars as company car and grey fleet drivers make most of lockdown
Company car and grey fleet drivers are using lockdown time to enhance their road skills, including through online driver profiling e-driver training.
Škoda Virtual Showroom relocates to team experts’ driveways
Škoda has adapted its Virtual Showroom service to run from team members’ own driveways; ensuring customers researching their next car can still access information on the … Read More »
Free route optimisation tool from Trakm8 during crisis
Trakm8 is offering fleets free access of its Insight Optimisation platform to support operators during the crisis.
Free video guides bring key fleet advice during outbreak
The first in a new series of coronavirus video guides are now available for fleets, providing vital advice on everything from essential drivers to business support … Read More »
New boarding measures on London’s buses to help protect drivers
Transport for London (TfL) is starting a trial of middle-door only boarding in buses this week as part of increased measures to ensure that public transport … Read More »
Europcar Mobility Group keeps MOD paramedics on the move
Europcar Mobility Group UK has supplied 61 rental vehicles to MOD paramedics who have been drafted in to support South Central Ambulance Service’s emergency calls.
Company car and van key handback needs careful management by fleets, warns AFP
Fleets need to ensure company car and van key handback is handled carefully to avoid potential issues with audit trails and even loss of keys.
All Clean Air Zones postponed until 2021
The Government is postponing the introduction of all Clean Air Zones until at least January 2021, enabling businesses to focus on work and response efforts during … Read More »
Indicata launches free data to help firms manage impact of Covid-19 on used cars
Indicata is providing a free information source to help remarketing professionals with used vehicle decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
DriveTech switches to online delivery for speed awareness courses
DriveTech is delivering online speed awareness classes, helping to ensure continued driver education and safety after the classroom programme was halted during the outbreak.
Grosvenor Group directors take 20% salary cut to show support to furloughed staff
The directors of the Grosvenor Group have taken a 20% salary cut to show their solidarity while staff are furloughed.
Halfords offers free bike and car checks to emergency workers
NHS and emergency workers can get their cars and bikes checked for free at Halfords for the duration of the coronavirus pandemic.
HMRC adjustment on company car tax could go further still
A move by HMRC to adjust the treatment of company cars for tax purposes has been welcomed by chartered accountants MHA MacIntyre Hudson, which says there … Read More »
Pump prices plummet as oil demand collapses
UK petrol prices fell by their largest margin in 12 years in March, triggered by a complete collapse in the world oil price.
DriverMetrics white paper explores how to recruit safe drivers
A new white paper intended to help fleets address the issue of ‘How to Recruit Safe Drivers’ is now available for free.
Mobile mechanics have vital role in supporting essential services fleets
Mobile mechanics have an important role to play at the moment in supporting those on the frontline.
Ford production suspension in Europe to continue until at least 4 May
Ford has confirmed that the temporary suspension of vehicle and engine production at most of its European manufacturing sites is now expected to run at least … Read More »
Theft and vandalism risk for unattended vehicles
Cars and vans left unattended and without proper security could attract theft and vandalism during the lockdown.
Ford helps employees support Covid-19 response efforts
Ford is ramping up its work to support the coronavirus response effort with two new schemes to help employees join in the fight against the outbreak.
NHS staff offered free roadside assistance across all PSA brands
Groupe PSA is extending the free roadside assistance programme for its vehicles to provide continued support to essential services and key workers during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Vauxhall offers free roadside assistance to NHS staff
Vauxhall is extending its Roadside Assistance programme to all NHS workers who drive a Vauxhall vehicle, and do not already have mechanical breakdown cover.
TrustFord mobile van fleet brings support to NHS workers
TrustFord is using its mobile service fleet to support NHS staff and essential workers.
RED Driver Training brings online solution to meet increased training demand
RED Driver Training is offering fleet driver training online as demand for delivery drivers rises during the Covid-19 outbreak.
Licence checking just as vital during coronavirus outbreak
Licence Check has issued latest advice to fleets regarding vital licence checking services, covering the latest changes in regulations under coronavirus.
COP26 climate summit in Glasgow postponed
The United Nations’ COP26 climate change conference due to take place in Glasgow in November has been postponed due to Covid-19.
AA launches free breakdown service for all NHS workers
The AA is to keep NHS workers on the move for free during the Covid-19 crisis, backed by a dedicated hotline.
Making the most of lockdown: Key advice for fleets
Professor Colin Tourick FICFM on how fleets can best spend the coming weeks and months in lockdown to good effect.
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