Budget2013

Tighter tax rules driving emissions down

A reduction in the level of tax relief that can be claimed by leasing companies and fleets is fuelling a downward trend in emissions, figures suggest.

9 Sep

Survey claims fleets welcome Budget 2013 changes

More fleet operators think the Budget will have a positive effect on their companies' business than believe there will be a negative impact, according to a new survey.

12 Apr

Insight: Fleets braced for higher leasing rates

Fleets are being advised to prioritise a shift to lower emitting vehicles to avoid potential cost increases from leasing companies caused by new capital allowance rates.

9 Apr

Insight: Budget extends tax appeal of ultra-low emission cars

Manufacturers have welcomed the Government’s announcement in the Budget to extend the tax appeal of sub-76g/km models for fleets.

9 Apr

Insight: Future-proof now or face the consequences

Fleets are being urged to future-proof choice lists so they don’t lose out when new tax policies are announced.

8 Apr

Budget signals reduced risk of new car oversupply in UK

Downward pressure on sterling resulting from the 2013 Budget statement could reduce the risk of new car oversupply and prevent a dramatic downturn in residual values, according to CAP.

22 Mar

Budget: Scrapped fuel duty only part of the solution to helping fleets manage costs

The chancellor’s decision to cancel the planned 1.89 pence per litre rise in fuel duty, planned for September, is welcome news for fleets looking to manage their already restricted budgets, but the importance of fuel efficiency should not be overlooked, says Trimble.

21 Mar

Budget: Hertz says financial incentives just part of the picture

Hertz’s Neil Cunningham comments on what the Budget offered the car rental industry.

21 Mar

Budget: GE Capital UK comments on measures affecting fleets

Gary Killeen, fleet services commercial leader for GE Capital UK, comments on the Budget.

21 Mar

Budget: Volvo welcomes sub-50g/km banding

Volvo Car UK has welcomed the extension of more favourable Benefit in Kind (BIK) bandings for company car drivers and fleet operators who opt for lower CO2-emitting hybrid vehicles.

21 Mar

Budget: Nissan “delighted” with new tax bands

Nissan’s corporate sales director Jon Pollock welcomes new rates for ultra-low emission cars.

21 Mar

Budget: ACFO welcomes new BIK tax rates

Julie Jenner, chairman of ACFO responds to yesterday's Budget.

21 Mar

Budget: Transport minister says Government committed to ultra-low emission vehicles

Transport minister Norman Baker says that yesterday’s announcement by the chancellor stating support for the manufacture of ultra-low emission vehicles in Britain underlines the Government’s commitment to the sector.

21 Mar

Budget: Decision on fuel duty is a missed opportunity

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the chancellor's decision to cancel the fuel duty rise planned for September, but has expressed disappointment that the pleas of industry and consumers to reduce fuel duty have been ignored.

20 Mar