All Company cars articles – Page 44
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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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Employers unaware of risks of personal car use on business
Many senior managers have failed to register the potential risk of employees using their own cars to make business trips.Over a third (35%) of HR and finance directors do not think that employees driving their own cars for work is a cause for concern, according to LeasePlan's Financial directors and ...
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Honeywell launches a common car policy
Honeywell is putting a standard car policy in place across Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), using one car manufacturer as its primary provider.The technology and manufacturing group is also embarking on a long-term plan to standardise benefits in each of the countries across the region, starting with the ...
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HSA pilots green cars
Corporate healthcare provider HSA is piloting the use of green fuelled cars in its 160-strong fleet in an bid to reduce the amount of CO2 emissions.Cars such as the Honda Civic Hybrid are being tested with the intention of making green cars a long-term option for its company car drivers.Mark ...
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The number of driver status cars has fallen
The number of company cars that are offered to status drivers has fallen from 52% to 39% in the past year, according to the Quarterly company car trends report, by the fleet services arm of GE Commercial Finance.Factors which have risen in importance when determining how company cars are allocated ...
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Employers liable for drivers caught using mobile phones
Employers could be held liable if employees are caught using a mobile phone while driving on business.Under new laws that come into effect on 27 February, the penalties for drivers who are caught using a mobile phone will increase from £30 to £60. They will also receive three points on ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Silver clouds line CO2 tale?
Carbon emission offsetting schemes are taking hold as organisations realise there's respect from staff for environmentally-conscious employers, says Vicki Taylor.If you read nothing else, read this ...Employers could come under pressure to incoporate carbon emission offsetting schemes within their corporate social responsibillity strategies.Some organisations have seen success with schemes that ...
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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. ...