Fleet tyre payments made easy
By providing the means for tyre fitting when a car or van is already at a garage for other SMR work, TyreServe creates a one-stop shop for fleets. Work can be carried out at a network of over 3,500 franchise dealers and independent garages that offer competitive, fixed pricing for the tyre brands, using parameters defined by subscribing vehicle leasing companies.
Allstar expands charging network with EB partnership
Partnership signifies the continuation of Allstar’s EV network expansion and follows the launch of its EV charging payment solution, the Allstar One Electric card. As the 282 chargers are added to the network, the partnership comes at a time when businesses are increasingly looking to incorporate alternative fuels (AF) vehicles and EV into their fleets.
BP seeks professional drivers for EV trial
All-inclusive electric vehicle (EV) subscription service for professional ride-hail drivers includes a brand new private hire vehicle (PHV) licensed electric vehicle car, charging from the bp pulse network, Public Carriage Office (PCO) insurance, comprehensive servicing including maintenance and breakdown cover.
drivvn help drivers make the switch to EV
Users can compare factors from range and fuel cost to the congestion charge eligibility. In addition, the comprehensive Total Cost of Ownership data allows users to build a true picture of the running costs of owning an electric vehicle.
Vauxhall to be fully electric within seven years
At the Stellantis EV Day 2021, it was announced that a new, exciting, all-electric car – a modern day version of the Opel Manta – will be introduced mid-decade following on from the positive public reception to the Manta GSe ElektroMOD restomod concept.
Why you need to keep a check on licences
According to figures released by DVLA, 92,000 UK drivers already have between 9 and 11 points on their driving licence, making them a high risk to employers. This figure is only set to rise too – with motorists having racked up a hefty 1.5 million points during the first half of 2020 alone, amidst a full lockdown.
VW Kombi – versatile load carrier
Definitely on the plus side is the Transporter’s ability to hold its price against many of its rivals. But it’s not particularly cheap to start with.
Are manufacturers exaggerating EV range claims?
Fleet Evolution believes that more accurate pure electric range figures would lead to company drivers making better informed choices and suffering less range anxiety.
Businesses should grasp EV opportunity now
Fleet Logistics UK said that tax incentives, both corporate and personal, government funding for EVs and home and workplace charging, plus a range of excellent new models coming onto the market, have meant that the timing is right for EV transitioning.
Can a home EV charger increase the value of your house?
After analysing 1,000 house prices across 50 UK areas, Rivervale found that homes with an electric charge point installed sell for 13% more than the local average. With the average UK house price now at £194,000, according to the ONS, that could mean a value increase of £25,220 to your property.
Contract hire set to surge in fleets
Findings from the Arval Mobility Observatory’s latest Barometer show that the percentage of businesses operating vehicle fleets who either intend to increase or introduce the use of this means of finance during the next three years has risen to more than half (51%) from slightly more than a quarter (26%) during the last 12 months, an increase of almost 100%
How SMEs adapted during lockdown
Although just under third of companies polled have had to adapt to stay afloat (30%) and over a third to protect their profitability (38%) since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, retention of staff remained a focus with 37% of businesses surveyed saying they did so to protect their employees’ mental and physical wellbeing.