All Company cars articles – Page 43
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Fleet users at risk on breakdowns
Company car drivers may be putting themselves in danger when they break down on a motorway, as more than half risk injury by staying with their vehicle on the hard shoulder, according to research by AA Business Services. A further third of company car drivers admitted they would remain inside ...
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Employee Benefits Thought Leaders: cars
Cars don’t just help employees do their job, they reinforce the psychological contract that is so important in achieving goals in both retention and productivity terms, says Richard Schooling, commercial director, AlphabetClick to download the Cars Whitepaper (0.1 MB)Sponsored by
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Are Amaps a threat to fleets?
Tax-friendly authorised mileage payment allowances have affected company car uptake, so will the government clamp down on lost revenue, asks Nick GoldingIf you read nothing else, read this ...Authorised mileage allowance payments (Amaps) permit employers to reimburse personal car drivers for business miles tax free at 40p for the first ...
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Imass introduces fuel admin
IT firm IMASS has introduced a fuel card and mileage capture website for the 60 drivers in its employee car ownership (Eco) scheme.Previously, drivers had to pay for all fuel and claim work mileage back through expenses. The new website should also reduce administration.Austin Morley, HR manager, said: "Now drivers ...
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EC limits on CO2 emissions for cars set to boost fleet costs
New proposals by the European Commission (EC) to limit CO2 emissions for cars and vans manufactured in Europe to 130 grams per kilometre or less by 2012, could lead to higher price tags for companies purchasing fleet vehicles.The legislation, which will also affect cars that are imported to Europe for ...
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Leasedrive and Velo merge
Fleet companies Leasedrive Group and VELO have merged to form Leasedrive VELO, a privately owned independent vehicle management group.Roger Partridge, Leasedrive VELO’s new chief executive officer and formerly CEO of Leasedrive, said: “The fit between our two companies could not be better and must be the optimum one in the ...
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Employers under pressure to be environmentally friendly
Employers have come under increasing pressure to become more environmentally friendly, following a series of government reports.The Stern review on the economics of climate change published in October, was followed by the Eddington transport study last month, which recommended a nationwide system of road pricing. In addition, a Climate Change ...
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Legal support for drivers offered by Miles
The Miles Consultancy has launched a legal support service for company car drivers. Its TMC Driver Protect product offers drivers 24-hour telephone support from qualified solicitors in the event of a road accident, and legal representation should the matter be taken to court.Through the telephone helpline, solicitors will be able ...
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Telematics devices for your fleet
Telematics equipment can help employers manage duty of care requirements, but might be viewed with suspicion by staff, says Curtis HutchinsonArticle in fullIf you read nothing else, read this ... Telematics is an emerging technology that can provide a plethora of management information on vehicle location and use.The volume of ...
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Zenith makes own fleet carbon neutral
Zenith is working to make its own company car fleet carbon neutral and is also†introducing a voluntary scheme for staff to offset their personal mileage.The car leasing firm is currently assessing its carbon footprint, by taking its fleet of 45 cars and aspects like office use of heating and electricity ...
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KPMG to buy Oyster cards for staff
Accountancy firm KPMG is to offer its 10,000 employees a London Underground pre-pay Oyster card this month to encourage staff to opt for the tube rather than using environmentally damaging cars and taxis.The firm has revealed that its worst culprits are employees travelling between its Canary Wharf office and the ...
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LeasePlan and Kwik-Fit Fleet renew business contract
LeasePlan UK has renewed its tyre repair, replacement and management contract with Kwik Fit Fleet for a further five years.LeasePlan UK, which has almost 120,000 funded vehicles on its books, has worked in a similar capacity with Kwik-Fit Fleet over past years,and formalised its business relationship in 2004 with a ...
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BT uses flexible working to become eco-friendly
BT is looking to measures such as reducing employees' travel and increasing teleconferencing meetings as part of its pledge to become more environmentally friendly.A BT spokesperson said flexible working arrangements will be key to employees' input. Approximately 12,000 of the company's employees work from home, while approximately 80,000 work flexibly, ...
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ACFO concern over cuts to Advisory Fuel Rates
The Premier Organisation for Fleet Operators (ACFO) has expressed concern about cuts in the Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) and is holding meetings with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to discuss its changes.It has warned that company car drivers reimbursed by their employer for business mileage could be out of pocket ...
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Chancellor may turn on Ecop schemes in pre-budget report
Rules around alternatively secured pensions (ASPs) and employee car ownership plans (Ecops) are predicted to feature in this year's pre-Budget report, due to be delivered on 6 December.Pensions experts predict the government will alter rules around ASPs, which were introduced last April and allow individuals who have not purchased an ...
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Brown's green measures slammed
Fleet experts have labelled measures in Gordon Brown's pre-Budget report to cut carbon emissions through incentives on green fuel as bland and ineffective because the fuel is not widely available. Instead of being able to take advantage of these measures most fleet managers are facing hikes in their fuel bills ...
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Affinity schemes offer employers vehicle buying power
Through affinity schemes, employers can use their bulk purchasing power to negotiate discounts from manufacturers or through leasing companies, says Vicki TaylorIf you read nothing else, read this ...Affinity car schemes allow employees to purchase discounted cars through their organisation or a leasing company.Deals come at little cost to bosses ...
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Company cars and fleet - definition
The company car market has seen a move away from the traditional outright purchase method of procuring company cars for employees, and there are now a variety of methods of sourcing and funding cars. In some cases, employers see fit to offer several types of scheme, such as through an ...
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Buyer's guide: Fleet management
The maturity of the fleet management market means employers stand to get a good deal, but watch out for extra costs, says Jamin RobertsonArticle in fullEnvironmental issues continue to rocket up employers' agendas when it comes to fleet management with hot topics for discussion including CO2 emissions and hybrid vehicles.Fleet ...
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ALD offers risk management for own-car drivers
ALD Automotive has launched an online risk management product for staff who drive their own cars on company business.The system, called Car Allowance Road Risk Solution, is a modular product that can provide employers with management information depending on their business needs. There are various options depending on business needs. ...