All Company cars articles – Page 32
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Analysis
Economical alternatives to company pool cars
Pool cars can be a costly way to provide staff vehicles and there are better alternatives, says Nic PatonIf you read nothing else, read this...Pool fleet cars need to be in use 50% of the time just to break even.Pay-as-you-go car clubs can be an alternative to pool vehicles, but ...
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Pre-Budget report: Government backs greener fleets
Chancellor Alistair Darling has announced plans to increase the number of electric cars on the streets by exempting them from company car tax for five years.In his pre-Budget report, he also announced a 100% first year capital allowance for electric vans.Darling said the plans were a key component of the ...
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HMRC announces revised advisory fuel rates
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revised advisory fuel rates for all journeys on or after 1 December.For the first time, the revised rates will take effect immediately after the month's notice previously given for the change was withdrawn. Employers making or collecting payments at the superseded rate because they ...
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Acco seeks European unity for company car scheme
Office supplies firm Acco is to standardise its company car policy across Europe to streamline the benefit and improve its green credentials.Each of the 15 European countries in which it operates, including France, Germany, Italy and several in eastern Europe, previously ran its own scheme, often with several providers and ...
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Trader Media Group outsources fleet management
Trader Media Group (TMG) has outsourced the management of its 250 vehicle fleet and 169 cash allowance drivers to Zenith Provecta.The outsourced fleet management service will include contract hire, maintenance, accident management, risk management and daily rental. TMG has also extended the vehicle choice.Staff will have access to a bespoke ...
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Mitigating fleet driver risk
Cutbacks during the recession have put company car drivers under pressure, possibly increasing risk levels, says Sarah ColesIf you read nothing else, read this...- The risks attached to driving for work increase if drivers are working harder, and must be mitigated by policies and training.- Structured risk management programmes can ...
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More than half of business drivers support hands free driving
More than half (59%) of business drivers are supportive of a new system that would cut fuel consumption and allow them to travel down the motorway hands free on auto-pilot, according to research conducted by Lex Autolease.The Road Train system, aimed at drivers who cover long distances for work, would ...
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Company car drivers seek employers help to reduce fuel bills
Company car drivers want their employers assistance in reducing their fuel bill, according to research by fleet funding and management firm Lex Autolease.The survey of 3,000 UK company car drivers, undertaken to identify attitudes to fuel consumption, found that almost all (95%) of drivers surveyed want to reduce their fuel ...
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Thomas Cook appoints fleet management firm
Thomas Cook UK has signed a four-year sole supplier agreement with Lex Autolease to manage its fleet of vehicles across UK and Ireland.Services provided by Lex Autolease will include Minilease, a solution which offers low rates and convenient monthly billing, without any long-term commitments, and the Lex Autolease interactive online ...
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ING Car Lease launches environmental analysis tool
Leasing firm ING Car Lease has launched a new online analysis tool that allows companies to access data on the environmental performance of their fleet at the click of a mouse.GreenCare is being rolled out to all ING Car Lease customers as part of its ongoing fleet consultancy service. It ...
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Alphabet warns drivers about unfair wear and tear charges
Fleet funding firm Alphabet has launched a new guide to put company car drivers in the picture about unfair wear and tear charges.According to Alphabet the search for cost reductions is leading more fleets to impose fines or recharges on drivers if their cars incur de-hire charges. Industry average de-hire ...
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Using driver to improve fleet efficiency
Driver training can make company car users safer and save their employers money, says Nic PatonAccording to statistics published by the Department of Transport, almost one in three UK road accidents involves a company vehicle, while 200 deaths or serious injuries a week involve someone driving for work.In January this ...
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Case Studies
Case Study: Deloitte
Case Study: Salary sacrifice savings add up for DeloitteBack in February, accountancy and business advisory firm Deloitte introduced a salary sacrifice-based company car scheme for its 12,000 UK employees.Since then, about half that number have registered for a quote and 400 confirmed orders have been taken. Mike Moore, director of ...
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How to run a company car fleet tax-efficiently
Recent tax legislation has opened up new potential savings for company car fleets, says Nic PatonCase study: DeloitteIt may well be, to quote Benjamin Franklin, that nothing is certain in life except death and taxes. But for company car fleet managers at least, recent legislation means that, with careful planning ...
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The most environmentally-friendly models of company car
Manufacturers are working overtime to increase the range of green cars available, says Ashley MartinCompany fleets are increasing the use of green cars, with business travel proving the most welcoming arena for take-up of new, more efficient models and alternative technologies.Many manufacturers are racing to bring out new low-emission petrol ...
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New business fuel card launched
Employers can save money on petrol bills with the launch of a new business fuel card exclusively for use at supermarket forecourts.Accepted at around 1,000 Morrisons and Tesco stores, the fuelGenie card held by company car drivers can be used at participating supermarket fuel forecourts in much the same way ...
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Driver negligence is increasing fleet costs
Driver negligence around maintenance and repair bills is hitting UK employers in the pocket, according to research by Lex Autolease.Company car misfuelling, windscreen damage, illegal tyres and vehicle downtime are the major cost burdens revealed by the study, which highlights the need for firms to work harder to tackle unnecessary ...
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Keep mileage claims under control
Making sure employees' mileage claims are accurate can keep employers' fuel costs under control, says Nic PatonIf you read nothing else, read this...Mileage capture schemes can reduce fraudulent claims and help with HM Revenue and Customs compliance.Recognise that not all mistakes will be down to fraud.Employers should spend time communicating ...
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Lloyds TSB Autolease launches tool to check on mileage
Lloyds TSB Autolease has launched a mileage capture tool to help employers offering an employee car ownership scheme control fuel, maintenance and taxation costs. Mileage Logger gives drivers remote access to an online portal where they can record their business mileage, fuel costs and details such as whether they shared ...
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Molson Coors Brewing Company aims to increase driver safety
Molson Coors Brewing Company is issuing Permits to Drive to more than 1,000 drivers across the company to ensure maximum occupational road risk management compliance.The UK's second largest brewer has teamed up with Fleet Supports Group and will use the latter's web-enabled RiskMaster programme to issue to permits.The company’s 900 ...