Tag : COVID-19
Strong demand for medium-term rental post lockdown, says Meridian
Demand for medium-term rental will be strong when the economy starts to come out of lockdown, accoring to Meridian Vehicle Solutions, as fleets look for immediate … Read More »
Kwik Fit calls for nominations for local NHS heroes
Kwik Fit has launched a campaign to recognise NHS and emergency service heroes helping to keep the nation going during the coronavirus crisis.
Government urged to class EV charging maintenance staff as key workers
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has asked the Government to classify EV charging maintenance personnel as key workers, backed by new research showing how the public … Read More »
Major changes to car use on cards post-lockdown
One fifth of drivers have indicated they will use their cars less once the lockdown is over, as part of a raft of lifestyle changes.
Free guide to help fleets address driver stress during pandemic
A new guide is now available to help fleets identify driver stress and take action to reduce it during the coronavirus pandemic.
Input urged for Transport Committee research on impact of coronavirus
Fleets and employees can have their say on the transport issues they’ve faced during the coronavirus outbreak as part of a Transport Committee inquiry.
New FCA measures for motor finance customers come into effect
A new package of measures intended to support motor finance customers facing payment difficulties due to coronavirus have come into effect today (27 April 2020).
Fears of MOT testing overload following six-month extension
The UK’s MOT testing system could become overloaded later this year once the country comes out of lockdown from the current coronavirus crisis – adding to … Read More »
Rygor team gets critical worker back on the road
Technicians at Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer group Rygor turned their hand at car mechanics to ensure a critical worker was mobile as soon as possible.
Škoda to resume production
Škoda is reopening production at its three Czech sites next week after it suspended work on 18 March 2020 in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
AGL asks for fleet support with Gumball charity fundraiser
AGL is calling on the corporate fleet and insurance sectors to help with its plans to raise a six-figure sum for charities – including the NHS … Read More »
Transport for London to furlough 7,000 staff
Transport for London (TfL) is placing 7,000 staff on furlough – around 25% of the workforce – as it warns of the “huge financial impact of … Read More »
Interview: Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions’ Jon Lawes on continuing ‘business not as usual’
Jon Lawes, managing director, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, tells Fleet World how the company has taken action to ensure continued operation during the coronavirus pandemic and … Read More »
Lockdown drivers abusing speed limits
More drivers have been seen breaking the speed limit during the lockdown – with latest research finding nearly half of drivers say speeding has increased.
Jaguar Land Rover to restart production at Solihull in May
Jaguar Land Rover is to gradually resume production at some of its plants in Europe from 18 May, backed by “robust protocol and guidelines”.
Driver and vehicle compliance still essential during lockdown
Some transport rules may have changed during the pandemic but both fleet vehicles and drivers must still remain compliant, warns Licence Bureau.
Audi and SEAT to restart production in Europe
Audi and SEAT are to gradually resume production in Europe – the focus being on a “safe, working environment”.
Government confirms car dealerships can sell and deliver during lockdown
The Government has provided clear guidance that car dealers can sell and deliver during the coronavirus lockdown – provided they stick to strict social distancing regulations.
Lockdown provides turbo-boost to fleet digitisation
The Covid-19 lockdown is fast-accelerating the digitisation of fleet services, transforming everything from work by service providers to employer communications with drivers.
Free AA breakdown service rescues 100 NHS workers a day
A free breakdown service launched at the start of April by the AA for all NHS workers has already been used nearly 2,000 times.
DriveTech staff step up to support Covid-19 response
Employees at DriveTech are helping to support the Covid-19 response through a range of volunteering roles during lockdown.
MG donates 30,000 face masks to hospitals
Hospitals in the UK and Ireland are being supplied with 30,000 face masks from MG Motor to aid their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: How the fleet sector is evolving to cope
Described as a major scientific and societal challenge, the Covid-19 pandemic has hit fleets hard. Natalie Middleton explores the short- and longer-term impacts and new ways … Read More »
Oil flash crash may not bring drastically lower pump prices
Despite oil prices crashing yesterday, falling demand may stop prices dropping to reflect lower wholesale costs – leading to increased debate over the UK’s ‘rip-off’ fuel … Read More »
Company cars repurposed as driveway offices during lockdown
Company car drivers on lockdown are taking refuge in their cars for peace, quiet and uninterrupted video calls.
New platform enables fleet policy reviews and driver training during extended lockdown
A new programme of e-learning options has been introduced by IAM RoadSmart to help businesses enhance driver training and review their fleet policies during the extended … Read More »
Bridgestone resumes production across European network
Bridgestone EMIA is resuming production across all its European manufacturing plants as it cites rising business and customer demand for tyres.
Markerstudy and Vision work to help keyworkers
Insurance firm Markerstudy is working with Vision Vehicle Solutions to help keep the country’s critical workers and NHS volunteers mobile.
EU car registrations fall 55.1% in March
Car registrations in the EU27 markets plunged 55.1% in March as a result of lockdown measures seen in most countries.
Comment: Air pollution and Covid-19 – Clean Air Zones postponed across the UK
Katherine Nield, lawyer, UK clean air at ClientEarth, on why it’s essential that Clean Air Zones – postponed due to the coronavirus crisis – should go … Read More »