All Company cars articles – Page 49
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Velo heralds easy access fleet safety package
Fleet provider VELO has introduced a suite of health and safety solutions ranging from basic to specialist provision. SafetyNet allows a choice of products according to needs. The package is designed to meet current issues around health and safety and cost reduction.For more information contact Tony Johnson at VELO on ...
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Employers move away from car ownership plans
If you read nothing else, read this...Communicate the move to an alternative scheme early, and make clear the business case and benefits to employees.Failing to achieve predicted cost savings is often behind employers' move away from employee car ownership plans (Ecops).Company cars and those in an Ecop are maintained in ...
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Interlease becomes Masterlease in international rebrand
Fleet management provider Interleasing has changed its name to Masterlease in order to implement a single international brand. Interleasing, which is the leasing arm of General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC) in the UK, said the name change was consistent with sister operations in 13 countries.Managing director Garry Hobson said Masterlease ...
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New car plan for resort staff
Holiday resort company Center Parcs is combating a lack of public transport access for staff by introducing an all-employee car ownership plan. Margaret Hall, HR and reward manager at the leisure park operator, said that due to the rural settings of the resort locations, they are not well served by ...
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Remploy outsources cars
Remploy, a supplier of employment opportunities for disabled people, has outsourced the management of its 450 company cars as a cost-cutting measure.The Leeds-based company signed a three-year deal with fleet provider Zenith Vehicle Contracts. Drivers will access online fleet and accident management services as Remploy aims to reduce administration.
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Marketing firm cuts fleet costs
Field marketing agency FDS Group has cut insurance costs in half after it outsourced the fleet management of its company car scheme. The introduction of 12-month, 30,000 mile leasing contracts for high mileage drivers, incorporating revised insurance premiums, allowed the company to cut its insurance spend by 50%. FDS Group ...
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Northcliffe Newspapers trains drivers
Northcliffe Newspapers has brought in a new driver training scheme to tackle rising accident costs. All company car drivers will take an online risk assessment. Risk will be calculated using factors such as age and business miles driven, and those deemed to be most exposed will take part in safety ...
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Neopost uses text IT to help run fleet
Mailroom equipment supplier Neopost plans to take advantage of text message technology to run its company car scheme. The company has outsourced the running of its 230 company cars to fleet provider Leasedrive to fulfil its duty of care obligations. It will use automated text messages and an online system ...
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Case Studies
ICI Dulux investigates fleet accidents
Case Study: ICI DuluxBetween May 1999 and May 2000, ICI Dulux Trade Paints UK (Commercial Operations), part of the multi-national ICI Group, recorded 28 blameworthy accidents involving cars.The fleet is located nationwide with home-based sales representatives clocking up an average of 29,000 miles a year. The division began working with ...
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BT affinity deals help staff get cars
BT has arranged for staff to get discounted car and van rental through an affinity deal with National Car Rental. The deal allows staff at the telecoms firm to get cheap deals on hire cars in over 80 countries and is promoted through BT's intranet site.
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Building a risk assessment policy
A risk assessment is the first step towards managing risk in an organisation. This will cover issues such as vehicles, journey tasks, drivers and uncover any problems or hazards, which gives a focus for employers, says Nicola SmithCase Study - ICI DuluxArticle in fullThe level of risk assessment that an ...
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Risk assessments - legal requirements
Safety laws don't just apply in the workplace, they extend to an employees' own vehicle while at work, says Nicole SmithArticle in fullMany employers believe that complying with road traffic law requirements, such as ensuring company cars have valid MOT certificates and that drivers hold valid licences, is enough to ...
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The benefits of risk assessments
By managing road safety, for example, not only can better employee health be achieved but by identifying unnecessary costs, savings can be made. Training can also bulk up the bottom line, says Nicola SmithArticle in fullThe Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) Driving at work:managing work-related road safety document states: "The ...
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Care home staff get Smart cars
Springfield Home Care has introduced a contract purchase agreement that exclusively included Smart cars. Staff at the care home are now driving to patients in their new cars, which were arranged through a deal between DaimlerChrysler Services Fleet Management and motor retailer Smart of York.
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Tax changes impact on diesel cars
If you read nothing else, read this …From January 2006, diesel cars that meet Euro IV emission standards will no longer receive the 3% tax incentive.Some fleet experts argue that fleet policies will have to be reviewed because diesel is no longer more advantageous than petrol.The residual values of petrol ...
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Karcher cuts costs with fleet switch
Cleaning equipment supplier Karcher UK introduced a number of changes to its company car fleet to save costs and improve service. It administered a sale and lease back agreement with fleet provider DaimlerChrysler Services Fleet Management, moving away from its previous outright purchase plan.Karcher UK management accountant Mark Venner said: ...
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Court ruling impacts at pumps
A decision by the European Court on reclaiming the VAT on fuel will have a major impact on company car fleets. Organisations will no longer be able to claim back the VAT back on fuel purchased by company car drivers because staff are not VAT registered. Employers will now only ...
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International Supplement 2005 News MG Rover readies expatriate package
MG Rover expects its expatriate benefits package to help if employees take up a recent offer to move to China. As part of a reorganisation, the car manufacturer has asked all employees whether they would be prepared to move to Shanghai to help its Chinese partner SAIC. Communications director Daniel ...
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International Supplement 2005 News - Fleet policies for Belgium change
Many organisations with Belgium-based staff are expected to review their company car policies after the Belgian government increased social security contributions on company cars. Previously, employers had to pay a social security contribution of 33% of the employee benefit, calculated on the horsepower of the car and the number of ...
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Feature – Are 4x4’s suitable company cars?
If you read nothing else, read this ... 4x4s are image-led. If that image is tarnished, will this affect your company?4x4s aren't necessarily bigger, thirstier or dirtier than other cars.If buyers turn their backs on 4x4s, could this damage residuals?There are concerns about 4x4's pedestrian friendliness and on-road driving characteristics.4x4s ...