Legislation

Cut CO2 to minimise impact of tax changes, says Zenith

Reducing CO2 emissions will be an effective way of minimising the impact of forthcoming tax changes, said Claire Evans, head of fleet consultancy at Zenith.

28 Oct

Fleets face increased costs when new VED regime is introduced next April

The Government is being urged by MPs to review Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) to better incentivise electric and other ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs).

17 Oct

HMRC takes aim at thousands more company car drivers

Cash for car schemes will be considered as part of the consultation on the future of salary sacrifice arrangements, HMRC has confirmed to Fleet News.

22 Sep

ACFO worried how salary sacrifice changes could impact existing schemes

ACFO has called on the Government to ensure employees, who are part way through a contract for a car, are protected if salary sacrifice rules are altered.

7 Sep

Call for overhaul of company car tax bands

HMRC wants views on more incentives for cleanest vehicles as consultation deems current structure not fit for purpose

19 Aug

Government launches three consultations on tax policy affecting fleets

The Government has issued consultations on salary sacrifice schemes, lease accounting and company car tax treatment of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs).

11 Aug

Police review guidance for unmarked police cars

Motorists should now pull over for unmarked police cars after Essex Police originally urged drivers not to stop following the theft of two vans.

10 Aug

Licence-checking: one year on

The launch of the DVLA’s online licence-checking system has made the process quicker than ever before, but what effect has it had on fleets and should they make checks more frequently?

Legislation 9 Aug

Recipients of ‘free’ fuel fall 42% in seven years

The number of people receiving so-called ‘free’ fuel has almost halved since 2007/08, HMRC figures suggest.

8 Aug

Fewer grey fleet drivers reimbursed above AMAP rate

HMRC figures reveal the number of grey fleet drivers being paid more than the Government-approved mileage rate has more than halved.

8 Aug

VisionTrack calls for IPT exemption across fleets adopting telematics cameras

VisionTrack is calling for the Government to waive the Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) for fleets adopting accident-reducing camera telematics technology.

5 Aug

Numbers paying BIK car tax rise for first time in 10 years

The number of employees paying company car tax has increased for the first time in 10 years, newly-released figures suggest.

5 Aug

Urgent action needed as drink-drive figures stall

Brake is calling on the Government to take urgent action after figures show little change in the number of people killed because of drink-driving.

5 Aug

Free Fuel: number of employees receiving benefit falls

By Jeff Whitcombe, tax specialist and director of business car consultancy BCF Wessex

5 Aug

Cost of fuel finally falls after four months of rising pump prices

After four consecutive months of pump price rises, the average cost of petrol on Britain’s forecourts has started to fall again, RAC data shows.

4 Aug

Drivers urged not to stop for anything other than marked police vehicle

Essex Police is advising motorists not to pull over if requested to do so by anything other than a marked police vehicle.

3 Aug

Thousands check their company car tax online

More than 100,000 people have used a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online service, to ensure that their car benefit and car fuel benefit is correct.

28 Jul

Lease car drivers could fall foul of the law when travelling abroad

Half of drivers in a recent survey admitted they had been penalised for at least one traffic offence whilst travelling abroad.

26 Jul

Half of drivers concerned at impact of Brexit

Half of drivers are concerned how Britain’s exit from the EU may affect their motoring, according to an AA Populus poll of almost 20,000 drivers.

26 Jul

CPC - A qualification flexible enough for every fleet

The EC is currently reviewing the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence – although it will be some time before concrete changes emerge. In the meantime, how well does the qualification work for UK fleet operators? And how can they maximise the benefits?

Legislation 13 Jul

Legislation

Cut CO2 to minimise impact of tax changes, says Zenith

Fleets face increased costs when new VED regime is introduced next April

HMRC takes aim at thousands more company car drivers

ACFO worried how salary sacrifice changes could impact existing schemes

Call for overhaul of company car tax bands

Government launches three consultations on tax policy affecting fleets

Police review guidance for unmarked police cars

Licence-checking: one year on

Recipients of ‘free’ fuel fall 42% in seven years

Fewer grey fleet drivers reimbursed above AMAP rate

VisionTrack calls for IPT exemption across fleets adopting telematics cameras

Numbers paying BIK car tax rise for first time in 10 years

Urgent action needed as drink-drive figures stall

Free Fuel: number of employees receiving benefit falls

Cost of fuel finally falls after four months of rising pump prices

Drivers urged not to stop for anything other than marked police vehicle

Thousands check their company car tax online

Lease car drivers could fall foul of the law when travelling abroad

Half of drivers concerned at impact of Brexit

CPC - A qualification flexible enough for every fleet

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Double cab pick-ups to be treated as company cars

Jaguar stops selling new cars in UK

Van tax clarity concern after double cab pick-up change

Legislation

Cut CO2 to minimise impact of tax changes, says Zenith

Fleets face increased costs when new VED regime is introduced next April

HMRC takes aim at thousands more company car drivers

ACFO worried how salary sacrifice changes could impact existing schemes

Call for overhaul of company car tax bands

Government launches three consultations on tax policy affecting fleets

Police review guidance for unmarked police cars

Licence-checking: one year on

Recipients of ‘free’ fuel fall 42% in seven years

Fewer grey fleet drivers reimbursed above AMAP rate

VisionTrack calls for IPT exemption across fleets adopting telematics cameras

Numbers paying BIK car tax rise for first time in 10 years

Urgent action needed as drink-drive figures stall

Free Fuel: number of employees receiving benefit falls

Cost of fuel finally falls after four months of rising pump prices

Drivers urged not to stop for anything other than marked police vehicle

Thousands check their company car tax online

Lease car drivers could fall foul of the law when travelling abroad

Half of drivers concerned at impact of Brexit

CPC - A qualification flexible enough for every fleet

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Double cab pick-ups to be treated as company cars

Jaguar stops selling new cars in UK

Van tax clarity concern after double cab pick-up change

Plans for 2030 petrol and diesel ban promised after crunch talks

Crunch talks with carmakers but no plans to change ZEV mandate targets

AI cameras catch drivers using mobile phones

Mazda CX-80 first drive | New seven-seat flagship

New Jaguar EV spotted on UK roads

Four electric vehicle trends to watch out for