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Fleets reveal their electric ambitions

Fleets reveal their electric ambitions

By Chris Wright|2022-05-04T07:43:01+01:00May 4th, 2022|Electric Vehicles, News|

Research reveals a reassuring sense of confidence among fleets towards the switch to EVs, with 25% of both groups admitting to feeling ‘excited and proud’ about the prospect of an electric fleet. 69% of fleet managers and 52% of fleet drivers say they feel this way because of the positive impact switching will have on the environment.

Innovation drives Wilson Auctions’ success

Innovation drives Wilson Auctions’ success

By Chris Wright|2022-05-03T10:15:19+01:00May 3rd, 2022|Business Motoring Awards, News|

The ability of its MVR ‘Re:Route Facility’ to offer clients an Electronic Vehicle Condition Report on product arriving at its Auction Centres affords the vendor an opportunity to maximise sales values by authorising any necessary repairs prior to auction.

Plans to double MOT test intervals branded “irresponsible”

Plans to double MOT test intervals branded “irresponsible”

By Chris Wright|2022-05-03T10:12:01+01:00May 3rd, 2022|News|

Fleet management software business says that company cars and vans often cover 20-30,000 miles in a year and the MOT test acts as a valuable backstop to ensure maintenance standards are enforced.

VW Caddy Life – perfect bag (and people) carrier

VW Caddy Life – perfect bag (and people) carrier

By Chris Wright|2022-05-03T09:22:13+01:00May 3rd, 2022|Car news and reviews, News, Volkswagen Reviews|

The Caddy is now in its fifth generation and while there are larger five-seat VWs around, this version is probably the best value, starting at under £25,500, and the most practical as a family vehicle. It sits on the same VW Group MQB platform which means it shares many of the attributes of the latest Golf, including engines, safety equipment and many interior features.

VW and bp to roll out fast charging network

VW and bp to roll out fast charging network

By Chris Wright|2022-04-28T13:47:05+01:00April 28th, 2022|EV, News|

The first phase of the roll-out will see up to an additional 4,000 charge points at bp’s Aral retail sites in Germany and bp retail sites in the UK over the next 24 months. By end 2024, up to 8,000 charge points could be available across Germany, the UK and other European countries.

ZenAuto and the art of EV charging with Ohme

ZenAuto and the art of EV charging with Ohme

By Chris Wright|2022-04-28T12:04:57+01:00April 28th, 2022|Electric Vehicles, News|

ZenAuto is part of Zenith and provides drivers with the options of new or used cars. It has a fleet of over 9000 cars, with an increasing number switching to electrified vehicles. A survey undertaken by ZenAuto following the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow, found that more than a third of drivers were considering a switch to an electric car sooner than they had originally planned.

Tax efficiency – BMW’s X1 PHEV, a Business Motoring winner

Tax efficiency – BMW’s X1 PHEV, a Business Motoring winner

By Chris Wright|2022-05-11T09:51:22+01:00April 28th, 2022|Business Motoring Awards, Car news and reviews, News|

There are a selection of intelligent driving modes including AUTO eDRIVE, which automatically selects the most suitable power source to maximise efficiency. With CO2 emissions ranging from 41-44g/km, the driver of an X1 xDrive 25e will pay BiK taxed based on just 11% of the car’s P11d value.

What are the hidden costs of an EV fleet?

What are the hidden costs of an EV fleet?

By Chris Wright|2022-04-27T10:44:54+01:00April 27th, 2022|Electric Vehicles, EV, News|

Is the transition to EV for many fleets is being done far too early, and will it have significant cost and operational implications? Total Motion's view on the charging network is that this so far behind demand that it foresees large queues and increased roadside failures from running out of charge.

Accurate data needed by fleets in areas where costs are rising

Accurate data needed by fleets in areas where costs are rising

By Chris Wright|2022-04-27T10:33:18+01:00April 27th, 2022|News|

There is pressure on costs among its user base in a wide range of areas - including not just widely-publicised fuel pump prices but also service and maintenance, vehicle acquisition, insurance and more. There has perhaps been a degree of slippage during the pandemic on some fleets when it comes to ensuring the veracity of data – there have simply been more demanding tasks such as ensuring driver safety or delivering frontline services – but it remains essential.

BMW X5e – makes real sense to drivers and fleet managers

BMW X5e – makes real sense to drivers and fleet managers

By Chris Wright|2022-05-11T09:51:38+01:00April 27th, 2022|Business Motoring Awards, News|

Thanks to CO2 emissions of 27-31g/km, the X5 falls into the 7% benefit-in-kind tax banding. Factor in combined fuel consumption of up to 235.4mpg and an electric-only range of up to 54 miles, and the X5 plug-in hybrid makes clear sense both to drivers and fleet managers.

Daily rental shortage gives fleet managers a headache

Daily rental shortage gives fleet managers a headache

By Chris Wright|2022-04-27T10:25:01+01:00April 27th, 2022|Car rental, News|

Many daily rental companies defleeted large numbers of vehicles during the pandemic and, because of the semiconductor shortage affecting car and van production, have found difficulty in replacing them. Even when they can get stock, they are having to pay something closer to list price, which has not historically been their business model

Van Monster Remarketing- tops for Business Motoring Awards

Van Monster Remarketing- tops for Business Motoring Awards

By Chris Wright|2022-04-27T10:23:06+01:00April 27th, 2022|Business Motoring Awards, News|

Using the VMR Up-Load App and E-Auction platform to sell vehicles, SME owners are able to save time and money. The customer stays in control of their assets and the vehicle doesn’t need to be moved until the day it is collected by the new owner – reducing their carbon footprint and saving on unnecessary transport costs, such as attending physical auctions.

7 shocking motoring products you can buy on the dark net

7 shocking motoring products you can buy on the dark net

By Chris Wright|2022-04-26T10:45:43+01:00April 26th, 2022|News|

One of Select Car Leasing’s key findings was that car thieves are taking to the dark net to teach others how to steal cars. On numerous marketplaces, investigators from Select Car Leasing found guides to stealing keyless cars for as little as £1.53. Using relay technology, thieves can intercept the signal from a key fob and replicate it to trick the car into unlocking and starting up.

Thinking electric? Citroen e-Dispatch can take a load off your mind

Thinking electric? Citroen e-Dispatch can take a load off your mind

By Chris Wright|2022-04-25T11:51:49+01:00April 25th, 2022|Car news and reviews, News|

The Citroen e-Dispatch is the electric version of Citroen’s medium-sized panel van and has a range of 211-miles when fitted with the larger 75kWh battery option or 143 miles for the smaller 50kWh battery. It uses the same technology as the Vauxhall Vivaro-e, Peugeot e-Expert and the Toyota Proace Electric. Its 134bhp electric motor provides plenty of torque for carrying heavy loads while performance is good as well.

BMW iX electrifies the Business Motoring Award judges

BMW iX electrifies the Business Motoring Award judges

By Chris Wright|2022-05-11T09:52:02+01:00April 25th, 2022|Business Motoring Awards, News|

The iX has a Head-Up Display optimised by voice, touch and gesture recognition, cloud-based BMW Maps for greater accuracy and speed and a real-time projection of traffic conditions. As a technology flagship, the iX is the first to include Shy Tech, where physical features of the car are invisiblefrom view until you need them, providing innovation with purpose but without distractions for drivers.

BMW iX3 brings electricity into the mainstream

BMW iX3 brings electricity into the mainstream

By Chris Wright|2022-05-11T09:52:21+01:00April 22nd, 2022|Business Motoring Awards, News|

As ever on BMWs, there’s a lot of technology available and the brand has come a long way in reducing the amount of switchgear and dials over the years. It’s all easy enough to use with proper knobs and buttons to control climate and driving modes and assists.

Gridserve opens new Electric Forecourt in Norwich

Gridserve opens new Electric Forecourt in Norwich

By Chris Wright|2022-04-21T08:25:24+01:00April 21st, 2022|Electric Vehicles, EV News, News|

The new Electric Forecourt is one of the most advanced EV charging facilities in the world, hosting 36 EV chargers, including 22x high-power chargers with up to 350kW of power – the fastest chargers commercially available today, capable of adding up to 100 miles of range in only five minutes.

Churchill Expert partners with char.gy for EV fleet insurance

Churchill Expert partners with char.gy for EV fleet insurance

By Chris Wright|2022-04-20T12:59:10+01:00April 20th, 2022|Electric Vehicles, EV, News|

Char.gy is a community charging company that focuses on providing lamp post and bollard charge points that enable councils, businesses and parking providers to offer an easy to access EV charging amenity to their residents and drivers. It has pioneered EV charging in densely populated city centres such as London, where there is a lack of residential, driveway or garage parking.

DRIVE Software Solutions launches Accident Management solution with FMG

DRIVE Software Solutions launches Accident Management solution with FMG

By Chris Wright|2022-04-19T12:55:58+01:00April 19th, 2022|duty of care, News|

In combination with FMG’s market leading experience, businesses will benefit also from ODO’s automated integration, ensuring all information and data regarding any accident will be visible to the fleet manager through the ODO fleet management dashboard. This consequent reduction in the use of multiple sources of data and information, provides significant time and cost savings.

Executive express – BMW530e offers savings for company car drivers

Executive express – BMW530e offers savings for company car drivers

By Chris Wright|2022-05-11T09:52:38+01:00April 19th, 2022|BMW Company Car, Business Motoring Awards, News|

As well as its on-road and on-paper credentials, the 5 Series has been designed specifically with fleet operators in mind. In the UK, the model is offered with technologies aimed at making the car cheaper and easier to run. For instance, the newly standard Parking Assistant’s range of functions has been extended with the addition of the reversing assistant, which takes control of the steering while reversing for distances of up to 50 metres.