benefit in kind BIK

Leasing trends Pt 1: Sustainability is new driver of leasing sector

The environment has become the primary focus of fleet decision-makers, forcing a new approach by leasing companies

Leasing strategy 26 May

Revitalised Hyundai on track for Vision 2025 target of 100k sales

Different approach to fleet market paying off as march to EV continues

Business profiles - manufacturer 26 May

Fleet Alliance sees electric vehicle orders soar as ICE interest thaws

Businesses and their employees seeking to go green are proving a boon for Fleet Alliance

Business profiles - supplier 5 May

Spring Statement: Chancellor’s fuel duty cut to counter high pump prices

Fleets will get some respite at the pumps thanks to a 5p cut in fuel duty, announced by the Chancellor in the Spring Statement.

Spring Statement 23 Mar

Will Chancellor deliver on fuel, road pricing and company car tax?

The Chancellor will deliver the Spring Statement today, with the fleet and leasing industry hoping for help and clarity on a series of issues.

Spring Statement 23 Mar

Public and workplace charging network crucial for a smooth transition to electric

Mixture of electric ‘old hands’ and EV relative newcomers share experiences in Manchester

9 Dec

Video: Road pricing's potential to plug dwindling tax take

Fleets were given a tax masterclass at this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live by Nigel Morris from MHA MacIntyre Hudson and Harvey Perkins of HRUX.

Fleet and Mobility Live 28 Oct

Budget 2021: Fuel duty rise axed but wait goes on for BIK rates

The planned fuel duty rise has been axed but company car tax rates beyond 2025 have not been revealed in the Budget.

Budget 2021 27 Oct

BMW puts electrification at the heart of its fleet strategy

Head of corporate sales is bullish about BMW’s prospects for 2022

Business profiles - manufacturer 28 Sep

HMRC tax take increases despite fall in number of company cars

The average tax take from a company car has increased by £274 per vehicle, breaking the £3,000 barrier for the first time, new figures from HMRC suggest.

benefit in kind BIK 15 Sep

DfT business travel survey shows impact of Covid-19

Half of businesses (50%) considered fully virtual meetings to be an adequate replacement for business trips, more than one-in-four (28%), however, did not.

Department for Transport 16 Aug

HMRC data suggests dramatic decline in company car drivers

The number of people paying company car tax has again fallen substantially, with HMRC reporting 70,000 fewer people paying for the benefit.

29 Jul

Carmakers respond to PiCG cut by reducing EV prices to beat new cap

BMW makes biggest reduction, lopping almost £7,500 off sportier versions of its i3 model.

plug in car and van grant 5 May

Sogo launches ‘monthly’ salary sacrifice scheme

Sogo is launching a new salary sacrifice product giving employees access to a new electric vehicle (EV) on a monthly basis.

electric and hybrid vehicles 4 May

Coca-Cola seeks permission to appeal ‘van or car’ tax case

HMRC says it expects to clarify the tax rules for all fleets after legal process has ended.

12 Mar

Zero-emission range data needed for PHEV P11D

The correct zero-emission range (ZER) data for plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models is not readily available to fleet operators when completing P11Ds, according to the AFP.

benefit in kind BIK 2 Mar

AFP wants Budget to help fleet electric vehicle adoption

The Association of Fleet Professionals wants company car tax tables published up to 2030 in next month's Budget to help fleet EV adoption strategies.

benefit in kind BIK 2 Feb

Ogilvie Fleet: 'Offering payment holidays was right thing to do'

Ogilvie Fleet reports record figures following first lockdown lifting and is optimistic about 2021

Leasing strategy 26 Jan

Budget must provide certainty to boost confidence, says BVRLA

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has written to HM Treasury ahead of the Spring Budget to outline fiscal measures required to support the fleet sector's recovery.

20 Jan

Fleets ‘unaware’ of new zero BIK rate for electric vans

A new zero percentage benefit-in-kind tax rate for electric vans, which takes effect from April 6, has been underpublicised, according to the AFP.

electric and hybrid vehicles 18 Jan