FCA concerns over insurers’ valuation of written-off or stolen vehicles
An FCA review has found evidence that suggests some firms are offering their customers less than their written-off or stolen vehicle is worth and, in some cases, are only increasing that offer when a customer complains.
Star turn – Nissan Townstar Electric
It's aimed at operators who work relatively small local areas and who can charge at a central base. With a range of 180 or so miles it’s a very appealing prospect for last mile deliveries as well as commercial vehicle customers looking to future-proof their business operations and transition to zero emission motoring.
Pushing back against EV scare stories taxes fleet managers
Part of this grind involves pushing back against EV misinformation. Fleet managers within the AFP are gathering and sharing EV facts and figures that they can use whenever one of these scare stories is raised by one or more employees. It’s become a process of reassurance.
Halal car finance platform, Ayan Capital, launches in the UK
With the number of PHVs and PCOs projected to rise, Ayan Capital empowers new and existing business drivers to purchase a new vehicle with its Islamic finance offering. Its tech-enabled solution is fast, accessible and easy-to-use, allowing the drivers, who are approved, to obtain a car for up to £50,000 within days from any dealership in the UK.
EV market reaches tipping point
market for the 60% of those drivers who have access to home charging is now assured and only going to get better. It is the remainder of potential EV drivers who live in densely populated urban areas with no access to home charging where the greatest amount of thought, investment and strategic planning is now required, particularly at a local government level.
Government expands EV chargepoint grant
EV Drivers can save 75% off an electric car charger price for those without driveways. Those without off-street parking will be able to access the government’s charge point grant for the first time. The Government says the £350 grant will be widened to those who own or rent and have access to adequate street parking.
New scheduling feature developed for DAVIS Coaching
Licence Check launched DAVIS Coaching, which is delivered by a dedicated driver app, late last year within its award-winning DAVIS (Driver and Vehicle Information Solution) platform. Since then company drivers have answered over 100,000 questions via the app with a 66.33% success rate, and there has been an average of over 500 unique app launches per week.
Fleets plan to reach full electrification earlier despite ZEV mandate delay
Bi-annual research, which surveys 100 UK fleet managers operating more than 100 vehicles, reveals they expect to have purely electric fleets within an average of four years, down from seven years in the previous survey. According to the latest findings, the majority (86%) said they had maintained or increased the number of EVs in their fleet over the previous 12 months, up from 66%.
Review – Nissan X-TRAIL Tekna e-POWER
It's not an EV in the true sense then. It's more of a stepping stone to full electric. A mild hybrid option available which just has the 161bhp 1.5-litre petrol from the hybrid cars powering the wheels itself but with the help of a mildly beefed up battery that enables it to coast and use stop-start for extended periods.
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Agency model leading to poorer fleet deliveries
AFP is hearing from a number of members that there has been a noticeable fall in delivery standards for manufacturers that have switched to agency, with the perception being that there is a much reduced incentive for the local dealers to maintain a high level of service to fleets.
Appointments drive Fleet Alliance’s sustainable mobility strategy
Fleet Alliance launched its sustainable mobility strategy to staff at a series of events at the beginning of the year, where it set out its intention to significantly grow sales while playing its part in the wider sustainability agenda.
Fleets asked to choose conference issues
Subjects covered have been nominated by AFP fleet managers and include new manufacturer entrants to the fleet sector, EV deployment in action, decarbonisation beyond electric vehicles, meeting challenges with costs and supply, how to handle pressure on bodyshops, repair networks and getting vehicles back on the road, insurers writing off vehicles due to repair delays and EV charger deployment.
2024 Business Motoring Awards: Winners Announced!
THE judges have had their say and the results are in for the 2024 Business Motoring Awards.
EV Fleets: How much businesses could save if they switch
The electric vehicle experts at Leasing Options have analysed major delivery fleets from around the world to reveal who has the most efficient business. But how do the leading courier companies compare when it comes to their fleets?
7 strategies for efficient fleet electrification
Beyond environmental sustainability, companies can benefit from many advantages by electrifying their fleet, such as cheaper refuelling costs, a reduction in the tax burden when purchasing EVs, greater energy efficiency, greater freedom of movement in low-emission areas, the availability of public subsidies or an improvement in the company's reputation by committing to a new mobility model.
Large EV discounts on the way from under-pressure manufacturers
Tony Whitehorn, former UK Chief Executive and President of the South Korean manufacturer Hyundai, said carmakers were facing a number of pressures to do with the electrification of the UK vehicle parc – and that as a result, there were bargains available to buyers.
Dacia Spring pricing could place downward pressure on fleet EV pricing
This does feel like a potential watershed moment for EV pricing. While the Spring is too small and too limited for many fleet applications, it does show that a modern EV with a 137-mile range can be brought to market at a very attractive price. The key here is that it immediately makes every other EV look like poor value
Public sector charging facilities should be opened up
Some central and local government fleets are investing heavily in infrastructure to support their electric vehicles (EVs), and these could be made available in areas where private companies were having difficulty finding chargers, says the Association of Fleet Professionals.
Octopus EV calls for clarity on BiK rates for EVs
As drivers enter new lease agreements this year that will take them into 2028, Octopus has called on the Government to provide clarity on what these tax rules will look like beyond this date.