Budget2013
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Fleet industry news 9 Sep 2013Tighter 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.
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Fleet industry news 12 Apr 2013Survey 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.
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Fleet industry news 9 Apr 2013Insight: 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.
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Fleet industry news 9 Apr 2013
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.
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Fleet industry news 8 Apr 2013Insight: 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.
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Tax and legislation news 22 Mar 2013Budget 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.
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Tax and legislation news 21 Mar 2013Budget: 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.
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Tax and legislation news 21 Mar 2013Budget: Hertz says financial incentives just part of the picture
Hertz’s Neil Cunningham comments on what the Budget offered the car rental industry.
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Tax and legislation news 21 Mar 2013Budget: GE Capital UK comments on measures affecting fleets
Gary Killeen, fleet services commercial leader for GE Capital UK, comments on the Budget.
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Tax and legislation news 21 Mar 2013Budget: 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.
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Tax and legislation news 21 Mar 2013Budget: Nissan “delighted” with new tax bands
Nissan’s corporate sales director Jon Pollock welcomes new rates for ultra-low emission cars.
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Fleet industry news 21 Mar 2013Budget: ACFO welcomes new BIK tax rates
Julie Jenner, chairman of ACFO responds to yesterday's Budget.
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Tax and legislation news 21 Mar 2013Budget: 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.
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Tax and legislation news 20 Mar 2013Budget: 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.
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Tax and legislation news 20 Mar 2013Budget: AA welcomes scrapping of fuel duty hike with relief
The chancellor's decision to scrap the proposed fuel duty hike in September is very welcome and makes good sense, according to the AA.
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Fleet industry news 20 Mar 2013
Budget: Fuel duty scrapped and new company car tax bands introduced
The chancellor has cancelled the planned rise in fuel duty, while also introducing two new company car tax bands for ultra-low emission vehicles.
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Tax and legislation news 20 Mar 2013
Budget: Tax expert says Government not for turning
Leading tax expert, Alastair Kendrick comments on the Budget.
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Tax and legislation news 20 Mar 2013Budget: Addison Lee comment
Addison Lee welcomes the cancellation of September’s hike in fuel duty.
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Tax and legislation news 20 Mar 2013Budget: LeasePlan comment
LeasePlan welcomes scrapping of fuel duty increase.
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Tax and legislation news 20 Mar 2013Budget: BVRLA comment
The BVRLA welcomes changes to benefit-in-kind thresholds.
