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.
Sogo launches equity release service
The company has seen businesses seeking greater flexibility in lease terms as part of the move to electric vehicles. Sogo has launched the equity release programme to help companies make the transition earlier.
New fuel app for SMEs can save time and money
Shell Fleet App, available on both Android and iOS platforms, offers customers fuel credit, tracks their drivers’ fuel spending and facilitates card management. Designed to improve operational efficiencies, Shell Fleet App could help small businesses save up to £70 a month on their Shell fuel spend, helping to further cost savings
Fleet Assist ramps up EV expertise
To be recognised as a ‘hybrid and EV ready’ garage a technician will have completed, as a minimum, the IMI Level 2 qualification in Hybrid Electric Vehicle Operation and Maintenance and have suitable premises.
Extended fleet cycles – what effect on SMR?
It seems like an obvious gain to defer replacing vehicles because it looks as though you are saving money when budgets are under pressure. However, the truth can be different
Wearing a face covering while driving? Beware the distractions
Foggy glasses are one of the biggest frustrations when wearing a face covering, however for many people, this hasn’t stopped them from wearing one when in the driver seat and is now compulsory for many taxi and bus drivers.
How will Coronavirus impact future fleet management?
Large numbers of companies are planning to never completely return to conventional office or depot-based working, and this will unavoidably have an impact on how company vehicles are managed.
Businesses advised to focus on ‘road-health’
As businesses start to ramp-up operations and road traffic volumes rise, Licence Bureau is advising fleet managers to continue to enact on the ‘new norms’ of social distancing and increased awareness surrounding mental health.
How will pandemic affect mobility solutions?
Car-share and ride-share have hit the buffers in the face of social distancing. Could single-seaters like the Renault Twizy be the future?
How to manage your fleet during lockdown
The lockdown has meant daily life is far from business as usual even if your fleet is still operating regularly, and because of this, extra measures are needed to ensure the safety of your workforce.
Coronavirus – effect on BiK, tax and salary sacrifice
Now could be an ideal time to review fleet policy to look at introducing a number of new, tax-efficient vehicles to choice lists for drivers to consider when we come out of lockdown.
Europcar launches programme to support emergency workers
Europcar Mobility Group will make thousands of vehicles available from £5 per day to Emergency services staff including NHS workers, armed forces, police, paramedics, ambulance workers, fire services, social care workers and those working in education and childcare.
Car tax and the Budget: A fuel tax hike needs to go hand in hand with incentives
An increase in fuel duty for conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles of 2p per litre could raise £4bn over the next five years, whereas a continued freeze on fuel duty could cost the Treasury £1bn a year.
Audi A6 Saloon 45 TFSI – Premium class
The A6 has never been the most dynamic of the German premium execs but has generally made up for it with the brand’s expertise when it comes to interiors.
Charging network inter-operability beneficial to EV fleet operators
Within the overall growth of the public network, the number of ultra-rapid charge points has grown from 300 units to 800, and contactless bank card accessible charge points also rose from 300 to approximately 1,000 through 2019
Company car insurance – are you covered?
ANYONE driving a car for business, whether it's their own or a company vehicles, will to to be covered for business car insurance. This can cover a wide range of uses, such as travelling between different work locations, visiting customers or driving around other employees. If you use your car in connection with your work, standard policies may not offer the [...]
Company car tracker privacy law – are you compliant?
It is important to monitor employee driving and provide live feedback where necessary. These days, there is a wide range of safety features available which can monitor drivers and send live reports and alerts to business owners.
Are you getting the best out of your business mileage allowance?
Mileage Allowance Relief allows employees to claim the difference between what they receive in business mileage or fuel costs from their employer and what is approved by HMRC.
How do fuel cards work?
Cash payments, reimbursing driver expenses or paying by company credit cards is not really the most efficient way and can leave you open to potential fraud or security risks for your drivers.
How to negotiate the best business car lease deal
Business Car Leasing has many advantages for small businesses although it depends on the company’s financial circumstances and the specific requirements of the business.