Nissan appoints Csaba Vincze as Fleet Director
Vincze takes up his new role at a pivotal moment for Nissan. As an OEM, brand has worked hard to establish itself as a global leader in electric vehicle technology in recent years and is entering an exciting new era with a refreshed LCV line-up and the upcoming arrival of two new halo products: the Ariya coupe crossover EV and Townstar compact van, which will be available with both petrol and fully electric powertrains.
AER increase for EVs is a win
AFP and the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association had been lobbying HMRC for an increase for some weeks and it has now been increased to five pence per mile, up from 4ppm. The AER for electric vehicles had not changed since 2018, this uplift is seen as a positive move towards providing a supportive environment for the push to zero emission motoring.”
Planned Europcar acquisition moves closer
Volkswagen Group, together with its partners Attestor Limited and Pon Holdings B.V., has reached an important milestone in the planned acquisition of Europcar.
Be aware – new winter tyre laws in France
New winter tyre regulation, that has been designed to enhance road safety, is now active from November to the end of March and requires motorists to have winter specific tyres fitted when travelling in 48 French regions – or they could incur a fine of €135.
EV AER rates need revising to encourage home charging
AER specified by HMRC is just 4ppm which, said Paul Hollick, AFP chair, completely fails to cover reimbursement of fuel costs when most individuals are now paying closer to an estimated 18 pence per kwh, which is a stumbling block for fleets adopting EVs.
Ogilvie Fleet drives increased number of service bookings online with new epyx module
Driver Booking Module enables users to contact garages directly using any mobile device or computer and nominate up to three potential appointment dates from within a defined network, which will then be confirmed by the service provider.
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Government announces plans for EV charge points on new builds
Government plans will see up to 145,000 charging points installed across the country each year with new-build supermarkets, workplaces and buildings undergoing major renovations also coming under the new law. The announcement has been largely welcomed although there are concerns that the plans do not go far enough.
Volvo electrifies its fleet using whole life costs
Volvo’s previous company car policy was long-established with choice lists based on lease rentals, offering petrol and diesel models from Volvo and Renault. However, its HR Director Danny Nussbaum explained that pressure had been building to make fundamental changes.
Government tightens the rules on mobile phone use at the wheel
Drivers will still be able to continue using a device ‘hands-free’ while driving, such as a sat-nav, if it’s secured in a cradle. They must, however, always take responsibility for their driving and can be charged with an offence if the police find them not to be in proper control of their vehicle.
Kia on target despite market slowdown
Despite the post-pandemic showroom blues followed by supply problems caused by the global shortage of semi-conductors Kia UK sales remain on target this yea, and fleet sales have been key to keeping the numbers up.
Five Common mistakes made by driver risk managers … and how to avoid them
With 40,000 injury collisions a year involving those driving for work and 65,000 a year if commuters are included, there is a high chance something could go wrong. More than a dozen videos are now freely available from the National Highways Driving for Better Business (DfBB) campaign, to help navigate the new legal responsibilities facing employers.