Applying VAT fuel scale charges
Applying VAT Fuel Scale Charges is a simple means of recovering the VAT on the private supply of fuel to employees with company cars
BMW and BCA agree five-year dock to defleet auto solutions agreement
BCA Marketplace has agreed a five-year dock to defleet auto services solutions deal with BMW that also encompasses its Alphabet leasing division. The agreement, which is for a minimum of five years, will see BCA provide a full range of joined-up solutions: defleet, refurbishment, inspection and collection, inventory management and remarketing both physical and digital for BMW in the UK. [...]
CLM launches new minilease website
Fleet management specialist CLM has launched a new dedicated website for its Mini-lease range of products following a surge in uptake and demand from corporate customers.
Jaama upgrades MyVehicleApp
JAAMA has updated its smartphone ‘MyVehicle App’. The latest generation ‘MyVehicle App’ delivers both usability enhancements along with “look and feel” improvements. ‘MyVehicle App’ was launched last year providing company car and commercial vehicle drivers with vital fleet information. Critically, information uploaded by drivers via the app automatically updates Jaama’s multi award-winning Key2 asset management system, which in turn ‘auto [...]
More women needed in automotive sector
THE Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) says that there remains a strong gender imbalance in the automotive industry. A report issued in support of International Women in Engineering Day (June 23), found only 20% of jobs in the automotive retail industry currently occupied by women. However, there is better news for apprenticeships: statistics show that 54% of all apprenticeships [...]
Westminster adds Zipcar one-way car sharing
THERE'S greater choice for car sharing in London's home to parliament: Westminster. Westminster City Council is broadening its agreement with Zipcar to offer one-way car sharing. Available from early July, Westminster residents will be able to access Zipcar Flex and Zipcar Roundtrip through the Zipcar app: Zipcar UK General Manager Jonathan Hampson said: “Zipcar has been working with Westminster since [...]
What is GAP insurance?
If your car is written off, the insurance payout will leave you out of pocket when you come to get a replacement. That's where GAP insurance comes in to fill the gap between the price paid and the market value of the car. It's also applicable to car leasing.
Inchcape Fleet Solutions launches dedicated Personal Contract Hire website LeaseMyCar.net
Inchcape Fleet Solutions has launched a standalone website called LeaseMyCar.net that offers Personal Contract Hire leasing offers
Frost & Sullivan names TomTom Telematics as ‘Fleet Telematics Company of the Year’
TomTom Telematics connected car services and the company’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solution, WEBFLEET, were picked as key reasons for winning Forst & Sullivan award
BCA May report: average values remain at near record levels
Demand from buyers continued to keep vehicle prices firm at BCA during May, with average values at near record levels.
David Hosking wins regional IoD Chairman of the Year award
David Hosking has won the Chairman of the Year IoD award for the East Of England.The awards are designed to celebrate the exemplary leaders who perform great work across the East of England, rewarding individuals who display professionalism, diligence and creativity to inspire employees
BNP Paribas Rental Solutions appoints three new managers
BNP Paribas Rental Solutions has appointed three new managers to develop its expertise in the commercial vehicle sector
Ryan Godfrey to head up vComms division of vGroup International
Ryan Godfrey has been appointed by vGroup International to head up its one-stop shop vComms division as the company bids to expand its national mobile car and van accessory fitment service across the fleet and leasing industries and to franchise dealer groups.
Clear Vehicle Data launches Whole Life Cost Pro
Clear Vehicle Data has launched Whole Life Cost Pro, its top level product designed to assist fleets with vehicle selection, fleet policy list decisions and purchase negotiation
Uncertainty over WLTP company car taxation boosts contract extensions
Uncertainty over WLTP company car taxation is boosting lease contract extensions believes leasing company Arval as fleets put off the new company car decision until more is known about the impact on BIK
Vehicle condition remains key in May’s strong wholesale market
Vehicle condition remains key in strong wholesale market, says Cox Automotive, as its latest data reveals that dealers are focusing on the strong used car sector as uncertainty continues around the new car market
Intelligent Telematics appoints Ian Hoskins as UK Sales Manager
Intelligent Telematics has appointed Ian Hoskins as UK Sales Manager to growdemand for the company's connected vehicle cameras from the road transport, fleet and insurance sectors
May 2018 new van market edging up
THE May 2018 new van market sales edged up 2.4% to 27,639 units reports the SMMT. But actual market demand was something of a mixed bag. While demand for mid-size trade vans and larger heavier vans grew by 21.5% and 2.0% respectively, there was a -21.0% decline in vans under 2.0-tonnes. Pick-ups also declined, with 3,826 registered in the month, [...]
New communications director for Vauxhall
The new Communications Director of Vauxhall is Jeremy Townsend, who joins the brand as former Communications Director Denis Chick retires
New senior appointments at FCA’s Leasys leasing arm
Alessandro De Santis appointed Operations Manager at Lysys and Giovanni Buscemi is now Sales and Marketing Manager at the FCA leasing arm