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Budget 2018 – What it means for you and your fleet
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond delivered his third Budget speech today (Monday, October 29, 2018). It was the final Budget prior to the UK leaving the European Union on March 29 next year. However, the Chancellor said that in the event of the UK being unable to secure a Brexit agreement with the European … Read More “Budget 2018 – What it means for you and your fleet”
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Advisory Fuel Rates from 1 September 2018
HMRC has released its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs), to come into force from September 1. There are four changes; the rate for diesel cars, with an engine size from 1,601cc to 2,000cc, increases by 1p per mile (ppm) from 11-12ppm. All other diesel rates remain unchanged. The rate for petrol cars with an engine size of 1,400cc … Read More “Advisory Fuel Rates from 1 September 2018”
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Dart Charge to increase for some drivers
The Dart Charge for Class B vehicles on registered accounts is to increase by 20% from 1 October 2018. Currently car owners using the Dartford Crossing who have a pre-paid account pay £1.67 per crossing, a third lower than the £2.50 paid by those without an account. However, drivers have received an email informing them … Read More “Dart Charge to increase for some drivers”
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Over 1,400 sign Company Car Tax petition
A petition calling for the 2% Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) rate for electric vehicles to be implemented earlier than planned has secured over 1,400 signatures of support within its first couple of weeks. The petition, which has been set up by a member of the public, mirrors the calls made by the BVRLA last month at the … Read More “Over 1,400 sign Company Car Tax petition”
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1 month ago
Budget 2018 – What it means for you and your fleet
Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond delivered his third Budget speech today (Monday, October 29, 2018). It was the final Budget prior to the UK leaving the European Union on March 29 next year. However, the Chancellor said that in the event of the UK being unable to secure a Brexit agreement with the European … Read More "Budget 2018 – What it means for you and your fleet"
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4 months ago
Advisory Fuel Rates from 1 September 2018
HMRC has released its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs), to come into force from September 1. There are four changes; the rate for diesel cars, with an engine size from 1,601cc to 2,000cc, increases by 1p per mile (ppm) from 11-12ppm. All other diesel rates remain unchanged. The rate for petrol cars with an engine size of 1,400cc … Read More "Advisory Fuel Rates from 1 September 2018"
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4 months ago
Dart Charge to increase for some drivers
The Dart Charge for Class B vehicles on registered accounts is to increase by 20% from 1 October 2018. Currently car owners using the Dartford Crossing who have a pre-paid account pay £1.67 per crossing, a third lower than the £2.50 paid by those without an account. However, drivers have received an email informing them … Read More "Dart Charge to increase for some drivers"
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4 months ago
Over 1,400 sign Company Car Tax petition
A petition calling for the 2% Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) rate for electric vehicles to be implemented earlier than planned has secured over 1,400 signatures of support within its first couple of weeks. The petition, which has been set up by a member of the public, mirrors the calls made by the BVRLA last month at the … Read More "Over 1,400 sign Company Car Tax petition"
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4 months ago
HMRC to publish AFR for 100% electric cars from September
HMRC will introduce an advisory fuel rate (AFR) for pure electric cars from September 1 at 4 pence per mile. The new rate called the Advisory Electricity Rate (AER), has been set at 4p per mile and will be published alongside AFRs for petrol, diesel and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cars based on engine size. Plug-in hybrid … Read More "HMRC to publish AFR for 100% electric cars from September"
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5 months ago
Drivers to the Continent unfamiliar with new French driving rules
More than half (59%) of drivers are unfamiliar with a range of new driving regulations introduced this year in France, a new RAC study has found. More than three-quarters (78%) were not aware the speed limit on France’s secondary ‘D’ roads was reduced from 1 July from 90kph to 80kph (55mph to 50mph), a move … Read More "Drivers to the Continent unfamiliar with new French driving rules"
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5 months ago
DVLA issues warning to drivers planning summer getaway
The DVLA has warned motorists not to take their vehicle abroad without their V5C logbook, while drivers of leased or hired vehicles will require a vehicle on hire certificate (VE103) from their rental or leasing provider. All UK motorists travelling abroad in a vehicle must carry the original Vehicle Registration Document (V5). If your vehicle is leased … Read More "DVLA issues warning to drivers planning summer getaway"
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5 months ago
M6 toll prices to be increased
The operator of the M6 Toll road has announced new prices to come into effect. From 6am on July 30th, prices will rise for cars by between 30p and 50p per journey, for light goods vehicles by 10p-30p and for heavy goods vehicles by 20p-50p, depending on the journey made. As a result, the cost … Read More "M6 toll prices to be increased"
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7 months ago
Government announce plug-in car and van grant extension
The plug-in car and van grant will be extended until October 2018, having previously stated it would only remain in its current capacity until April 2018, the Government have confirmed. It was also announced that the Plug-in Grant will be under constant review and confirmed it will continue in some form until at least 2020. … Read More "Government announce plug-in car and van grant extension"
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7 months ago
June changes to advisory fuel rates announced by HMRC
HMRC has released its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs), to come into force from June 1. There are three changes: a 1 pence per mile increase for LPG vehicles between 1,401cc and 2,000cc, and for LPG vehicles above 2,000cc. The rate for diesel cars with an engine size of 1,600cc or less also increases by 1ppm, from 9ppm to 10ppm The … Read More "June changes to advisory fuel rates announced by HMRC"
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7 months ago
MOT test changes 2018 – What you need to know
The MOT test changed on 20 May 2018, with new defect types, stricter rules for diesel car emissions, and some vehicles over 40 years old becoming exempt. The changes to the MOT test applies to those undertaken in England, Scotland and Wales. Changes in Defect Categories Defects found during the MOT of cars, vans, motorcycles and other light passenger … Read More "MOT test changes 2018 – What you need to know"
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