Tag : Coronavirus
Oxford Zero Emission Zone shelved due to coronavirus
Plans to start the UK’s first city centre Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) in Oxford at the end of the year have been postponed in response to … Read More »
Birmingham asks for Clean Air Zone to be postponed amid Covid-19
Birmingham City Council has written to central government requesting the launch of its Clean Air Zone be postponed.
MG to supply 100 electric cars to support NHS pandemic response
MG Motor UK and its dealer network is supplying up to 100 electric MG ZS cars to NHS agencies across the UK.
Online fleet training brings learning opportunity during lockdown, says AFP
Fleets can use the current lockdown to enhance their learning to help tackle current and forthcoming sector-based challenges, from changing legislation and tax regulations, to new … Read More »
Lockdown creating ‘two-speed fleet economy’ for medium-term rental, says Meridian
The coronavirus situation has created a “two-speed fleet economy” for the medium-term rental sector, with considerably increased demand in some sectors while others have effectively closed.
Cars and vans get six-month MOT exemption in coronavirus lockdown
The Government has responded to calls for cars, motorcycles and vans to be granted MOT exemption during the coronavirus outbreak but has stressed that vehicles must … Read More »
Impact of Covid-19 on Europe’s used car industry revealed in new white paper
New analysis shows how the used car industry in Europe is responding to different stages of Covid-19 including the potential impact it will have on the … Read More »
Garages allowed to stay open, government confirms
The Government has confirmed that garages – as well as rental firms – can stay open during the coronavirus outbreak, bringing essential support for key workers.
Tens of thousands of rental vehicles keeping UK infrastructure going, says BVRLA
The vital role being played by vehicle rental during the coronavirus outbreak has been spotlighted by the BVRLA, which says that tens of thousands of cars, … Read More »
Mazda to idle global production
Mazda has become the latest carmaker to suspend production as it announces plans to scale back its global production facilities in March and April.
Manheim ramps up coronavirus response
Manheim UK has taken further action to help with the coronavirus lockdown by immediately suspending all of its physical auction programmes.
Zego offers free cover to customers with suspected Covid-19
Flexible insurer Zego is offering customers who have been forced to self-isolate because of coronavirus up to 14 days’ worth of free cover.
FleetCheck’s safety app updated with coronavirus fitness-to-drive declaration
FleetCheck has updated its Vehicle Inspection App with a new addition to the fit-to-drive declaration covering coronavirus symptoms.
Car-pooling app to support communities in coronavirus pandemic
The developers of the Faxi car-pooling app are making their technology available to help volunteers support vulnerable people who are heeding government advice and self-isolating.
Driving Monitor resource to help fleets drive safe and combat coronavirus
Driver risk management solutions provider Driving Monitor is continuing its work to support clients/fleets by making a free poster PDF available with tips for key drivers.
Signs of weakness for used values but future isn’t written yet, says Cap HPI
The UK’s used car market has shown a ‘marked change’ in the last week, with signs of weakness already appearing, but longer-term impacts are still very … Read More »
Steer clear of rural road risks to reduce burden on NHS, says Brake
Drivers are being warned to steer clear of risky rural roads unless essential, so that they don’t increase the burden on the NHS by being involved … Read More »
YourParkingSpace launches free parking for NHS workers at over 900 car parks nationwide
On-demand parking platform YourParkingSpace is providing NHS workers with free parking across the UK – and will expand the scheme to other critical workers too.
‘Unprecedented’ fuel price cuts to bring support for key workers
Asda and Morrisons have drastically slashed fuel prices in a move that will bring vital support to key workers and ensure they’re not reliant on public … Read More »
Helping your fleet work from home
In these unprecedented times, Jonathan Musk looks at essential information to keep your business running.
Ban all non-essential travel on public transport or more lives will be lost
Public transport across the UK must be kept purely for critical workers – or more lives will be lost in the coronavirus pandemic.
Manheim and BCA go online-only for auctions
Manheim and BCA are both taking action to temporarily switch auctions to online-only sales to help with Covid-19 social distancing measures.
Congestion Charge and ULEZ suspended to support key workers
Transport for London (TfL) has temporarily suspended all road user charging schemes from Monday 23 March to help critical workers during the coronavirus pandemic.
Volvo suspends European and US production but sees return to norm in China
Volvo has closed its plants in Europe and the US in a pre-emptive move to the coronavirus pandemic, to counter the weakening market and risks for … Read More »
Škoda pauses production at Czech plants but production resumes in China
Škoda has halted work at its three Czech plants in response to the coronavirus pandemic but says production is now back up and running in China.
Ford brings summer shutdown forwards in UK
Ford is bringing forward part of the summer shutdown period for its UK operations to the Easter period to stave off the impact of the coronavirus … Read More »
AFP Fleet Academy to bring key online support for fleets amid coronavirus pandemic
The newly formed Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), which merges ACFO and ICFM’s operations, will bring vital support for fleet operators to overcome the new work … Read More »
Commercial Vehicle Show 2020 cancelled
Next month’s Commercial Vehicle Show 2020 has been cancelled in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, with the organisers looking into the possibility of postponing it to … Read More »
Train services to be cut in focus on providing vital services
Rail services are to be cut to reflect lower passenger demand while keeping vital services running.
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Comment: How to disinfect your vehicle and stay protected from Covid-19
Attila Dobos, operations director at LeasePlan UK, shares shared seven steps to ensure that your car is as clean as possible during the coronavirus outbreak.