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Drivers not aware of link between CO2 and BIK tax

Only half of company car drivers know that CO2 emissions are involved in the calculation of their benefit-in-kind tax bill, new research suggests.

20 Oct

Fleets urged to tighten up their mileage reporting

MHA MacIntyre Hudson has said that employers need to ensure they have adequate procedures and controls in place for their mileage reporting.

20 Oct

Changes to company car tax 'could aid' air quality

The Government should amend vehicle taxation – including company car benefit-in-kind tax, capital allowances and vehicle excise duty – to hasten improvements in air quality, says London Mayor Boris Johnson and Transport for London (TfL).

7 Oct

BVRLA reminds fleets on abolition of the tax disc

After 93 years, motorists won’t have to display a paper tax disc from today and as a result the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is reminding fleets on what the changes means for them.

1 Oct

Company investigated after at-work driver kills two cyclists

A company that employed a driver who fell asleep at the wheel and killed two charity cyclists could face criminal charges.

23 Sep

Construction company fined £100,000 after worker run-over

A major construction company has been fined for safety failings after a worker was critically injured when he was run over by a nine-tonne dumper truck.

22 Sep

Criticism leads to U-turn on lease accounting standards

Just when it looked like there was clarity over how lease costs should be dealt with under proposed international accounting standards, further revisions have been announced.

11 Sep

DVLA runs out of perforated paper for tax discs

Drivers will have to cut out their own vehicle tax discs after the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) run out of perforated paper.

29 Aug

Changes to parking enforcement in Westminster

Westminster City Council will be replacing its Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) with Traffic Marshals, which could prove good news for fleets.

29 Aug

Legislation: Good riddance to the tax disc

Patrick McGillycuddy, head of fleet at Škoda UK, explains why he won't miss the tax disc.

27 Aug

Large fleets targeted by EU energy efficiency legislation

Energy used by company cars and vans, including the grey fleet, must be included in a new audit to meet European Union regulations.

26 Aug

‘Tread carefully’ with data from connected vehicles

Fleet decision-makers face an uphill battle to lawfully manage data generated by connected vehicles for legitimate business use as well as winning the confidence of drivers, according to a legal expert.

26 Aug

Company fined £12,000 after reversing vehicle crushes employee

A pharmaceutical company has pled guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court for failing to ensure the health and safety of an employee when a reversing lorry crushed an employee's head and chest resulting in severe injury.

22 Aug

Levy raises £17 million from foreign drivers

More than 618,000 levies have been collected from more than 112,000 lorries from 76 countries since the HGV road user levy was introduced in April 2014.

15 Aug

Fine for tailgaters having ‘limited’ impact

Drivers are reporting that the fines brought in one year ago to tackle careless driving are starting to have an effect, says the AA. But the motoring organisation warns that these positive signs could be stifled if the police do not enforce the measures.

15 Aug

Legislation - Page 23

Drivers not aware of link between CO2 and BIK tax

Fleets urged to tighten up their mileage reporting

Changes to company car tax 'could aid' air quality

BVRLA reminds fleets on abolition of the tax disc

Company investigated after at-work driver kills two cyclists

Construction company fined £100,000 after worker run-over

Criticism leads to U-turn on lease accounting standards

DVLA runs out of perforated paper for tax discs

Changes to parking enforcement in Westminster

Legislation: Good riddance to the tax disc

Large fleets targeted by EU energy efficiency legislation

‘Tread carefully’ with data from connected vehicles

Company fined £12,000 after reversing vehicle crushes employee

Levy raises £17 million from foreign drivers

Fine for tailgaters having ‘limited’ impact

RAC calls on political parties to address the ‘big four’

Transport manager’s failure to carry out duties leads to disqualification

Warning for fleets after businesses are fined hundreds of thousands of pounds

Driving licence and tachograph fees to fall

Pump prices fall but EU considers fuel price regulation

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Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Legislation - Page 23

Drivers not aware of link between CO2 and BIK tax

Fleets urged to tighten up their mileage reporting

Changes to company car tax 'could aid' air quality

BVRLA reminds fleets on abolition of the tax disc

Company investigated after at-work driver kills two cyclists

Construction company fined £100,000 after worker run-over

Criticism leads to U-turn on lease accounting standards

DVLA runs out of perforated paper for tax discs

Changes to parking enforcement in Westminster

Legislation: Good riddance to the tax disc

Large fleets targeted by EU energy efficiency legislation

‘Tread carefully’ with data from connected vehicles

Company fined £12,000 after reversing vehicle crushes employee

Levy raises £17 million from foreign drivers

Fine for tailgaters having ‘limited’ impact

RAC calls on political parties to address the ‘big four’

Transport manager’s failure to carry out duties leads to disqualification

Warning for fleets after businesses are fined hundreds of thousands of pounds

Driving licence and tachograph fees to fall

Pump prices fall but EU considers fuel price regulation

Most read

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Vauxhall Movano Hydrogen to go on sale in spring 2025

EU electric vehicle market declines | Demand up 40% in China

Renault 5 E-Tech first drive | The compact EV we've been waiting for

Roadside drink-driving bans supported by a third of drivers

Driver charged after lorry crashes onto railway line