Tag : Coronavirus
‘Covid Passport’ system to aid return of fleet driver training
Driving Monitor has developed a new ‘Fleet Covid Passport’ system to enable the safe return of fleet driver training.
Used car market heading for very strong year, predicts Aston Barclay
The used car market is shaping up for a healthy 2021, reinforced by strong sales in Q1.
Used car sold volumes back to pre-pandemic levels
Remarketing activity at BCA saw a significant increase in March, with record numbers of buyers joined its online sales programme and sold volumes returning to pre-pandemic … Read More »
New car market recovery will be slow, says Cox Auto
The new car market will start bouncing back this month, as showrooms reopen, but activity may not recover fully for a while.
Largest-ever EV choice as showrooms reopen
With showrooms reopening their doors this week, consumers are greeted by a vast choice of the cleanest ever vehicles to suit their needs, according to new … Read More »
500 Renault Masters to help fight Covid
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has appointed Renault UK, LeasePlan UK and TGS via Crown Commercial Services to double its existing fleet of … Read More »
Driver stress on the increase following a year of lockdown
Stress and anger behind the wheel has increased since the first national lockdown, with drivers admitting negative moods are affecting their driving behaviour.
Auto finance boom predicted as ‘lockdown handbrake’ eases off
Demand for auto finance is fast accelerating and a boom could be on the cards as consumer confidence rises.
Fuel prices up for fifth month running
Petrol and diesel prices rose for the fifth month running at UK forecourts in March, while the outlook for April is mixed.
Aston Barclay starts return to physical sales under new hybrid approach
Aston Barclay is to start welcoming back physical buyers to some sales while continuing all auctions online.
Kwik Fit to offer discounted MOTs throughout April
Kwik Fit is marking the 50th anniversary of its first centre opening with an offer for discounted MOTs.
Remarketing sector discusses showrooms reopening in new VRA guide
The impact of the reopening of dealer showrooms in April has come under focus in the first of a new series of commentary documents from the … Read More »
Quietest Easter on the roads in at least eight years predicted
Road traffic over the Easter weekend is likely to be at its lowest level in eight years, although traffic could rise towards the end of the … Read More »
Fleets undergoing fundamental shift in post-pandemic funding
Businesses are embarking on a fundamental change in vehicle funding according to ARI, which has doubled the size of its finance-leased fleet in the UK in … Read More »
Bank of England among speakers at VRA’s Future Economics webinar
The subject of ‘Future Economics’ is to be tackled by speakers including the Bank of England in a Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) webinar taking place next … Read More »
Tyre checks vital before fleets return to road, says Michelin
Motorists and fleet managers should ensure essential safety checks are completed before allowing little-used cars or vans to return to the road.
‘Sea-change’ in driving habits takes major toll on vehicle health
Changing driver habits triggered by lockdown have taken a heavy toll on vehicle health, increasing the risk of downtime.
Fleet interest in cross-platform strategies to become major trend, says epyx
More fleets are investigating ‘joined-up’ cross-platform strategies as a result of increased interest in digitalisation spurred by the pandemic.
Fleet drivers will need to become experts at managing EV range, says FleetCheck
Fleets adopting electric vehicles will need to plan ahead to counter decreased battery efficiency in winter, particularly for essential commercial vehicle operations, according to FleetCheck.
Obsession with speed of sale compromising used car prices, says SVA
An increasing ‘obsession’ with swifter used car sales online is potentially compromising sales prices, according to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA).
Pandemic impact on fleets revealed in new research
New research from Verizon Connect sets out the impact of the pandemic on fleets while also outlining other challenges and trends within the sector.
Bristol’s Clean Air Zone to include cars and vans
Bristol City Council has approved final proposals for a Clean Air Zone (CAZ), which could go live from October 2021 and include cars and vans.
Failure to plan for end of lockdown could bring fleet downtime
Forward planning is essential now to ensure optimum fleet uptime when business starts returning to normal.
95% of car buyers believe dealerships can be run Covid-safe
The majority of car buyers are comfortable with re-entering showrooms when lockdown restrictions lift and have full confidence that showrooms will be Covid-safe.
Comment: How public and private sector collaboration will pave the road to 2030
Jon Lawes, managing director, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, on how funding the transition to mass EV uptake will require collaboration between the private and public sectors.