James Duke, Business Development Manager, had the opportunity to test drive the long awaited new VW Multivan over a weekend. The whole team were looking forward to seeing this exciting new vehicle and it did not disappoint! After many years of driving VW Transporters, I could hardly control my excitement when I heard we had … Read More "Test Drive – New VW Multivan Life Standard 136 PS 1.5 TSI 7-Speed DSG"
A recent survey by Bridgestone and Webfleet Solutions has identified that sustainability and carbon reduction are now the most common priorities for UK commercial vehicle fleets. 45% of fleet decision makers named being green as a priority, ahead of digitalisation, named by 42% of fleets, and driver safety and cost reduction, both named by 37%. … Read More "‘Being Green’ is now top UK CV fleet priority"
Last week, the Government announced an immediate change to the rates and eligibility criteria for the Plug-in Car Grant, the Plug-in Van Grant and the Plug-in Truck Grant. These include: • The Plug-in Car Grant has been cut from £3,000 to £2,500 and now excludes models that cost more than £35,000. • The Plug-in Van … Read More "Plug-In Grant Changes"
The DVLA has advised that drivers whose photocard licence or entitlement to drive expired between 1 February and 31 August 2020 have now been granted a longer extension period of 11 months, an increase from the previous seven months. This means that drivers whose photocard or entitlement expires between 1 February 2020 and 31 December … Read More "Further extension on photocard driving licences"
HMRC has published new Advisory Fuel Rates for company car drivers claiming fuel expenses. The new rates, which took effect on 1 September 2020, see the AFR pence per mile (PPM) for petrol remaining unchanged. Two of the rates for diesel cars (1600cc or less and over 2000cc) also remain unchanged. For diesel cars with an engine size from 1601cc to 2000cc there has … Read More "New Advisory Fuel Rates published"
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond’s second Spring Statement today (Wednesday, March 13) was an update on the health of the UK economy and the state of the Government’s finances, rather than laying out any major new tax or spending announcements. The fleet industry had hoped that the Chancellor in his 35-minute speech would … Read More "Spring Statement 2019"
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"
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"
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"
Keeping your vehicle well maintained is especially important during winter months, please remember to conduct regular safety checks on your vehicle and take extra care with the changing weather conditions. Simple checks to carry out at least once a month: Tyres Check tyre condition to see if there is adequate tread, tyres should be changed … Read More "Winter driving tips"
HMRC has released its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs) which will come into force from December 1. The rates apply to all journeys made on or after 1 December until further notice. However, for one month from the date of change, employers may choose to use either the previous or new rates. There are four changes: … Read More "AFR Rates for December 2017 announced"
The clocks go back one hour on Sunday 29th October and it’s worth bearing in mind that this time of year typically sees an increase in vehicle accidents. As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, drivers need to take extra care on the roads. Here are our top tips for keeping safe … Read More "Don’t forget the clocks go back at 2am on Sunday – keep safe on the road"
