Coronavirus - COVID-19

Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Advice

A third of fleets fear drivers will choose cash over car

More than a third (36%) of fleet decision-makers believe company car drivers will want to take a cash allowance rather than a company car.

28 Aug

Businesses consider fleet outsourcing to cut costs

Business interest in outsourcing fleet operations is on the rise as companies consider their bottom line and the impact of Covid-19, according to LeasePlan.

28 Aug

Covid-19: What will be the long-term impact on your fleet?

Fleet News is asking for fleet decision-makers’ views on the long-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic with a quick-fire, multiple choice survey.

21 Aug

New six-month MOT extension data raises road safety fears

The Government is being urged to persuade motorists to book their MOT now in the interests of road safety and fears testing stations could become overwhelmed.

11 Aug

Coronavirus: Fleets criticise ‘knee jerk’ reaction from HMRC

HMRC’s decision to allow company car drivers to hand keys back was another ‘knee jerk’ reaction and not practical for fleets, say Fleet200 members.

5 Aug

DVSA wants MOTs booked now to avoid September rush

The DVSA is urging operators of vehicles due an MOT in September, October or November, to bring them forward to beat the expected rush for tests in the autumn.

31 Jul

Fleet News webinar: Covid-19 - impact on fleets and business travel

Fleet News hosted a webinar discussion on July 28 looking at the UK business response to the fleet challenges presented by Covid-19 and what it means for future fleet policy.

29 Jul

Time to consider how Government will try to balance the books

By Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)

28 Jul

Fleet News July issue – now ready to read!

Video introduction from Fleet News editor-in-chief Stephen Briers

22 Jul

Europcar launches ‘Deliver and Collect’ service

Europcar has launched a ‘Deliver and Collect’ service for business and private customers, reflecting the growth in home deliveries during Covid-19.

20 Jul

Driving towards a more resilient future

By Matthew Garrett, programme manager at Entec Si

20 Jul

Crossleys mechanic changing wheel on car

Lex Autolease payment holiday helps business stay open

Crossleys Accident Repair has paid tribute to the support received from Lex Autolease during the coronavirus crisis.

17 Jul

IAM RoadSmart publishes new guide to help fleets return to the road safely

IAM RoadSmart has published a fleet safety guide to help businesses get their employees back on the roads, following the easing of Coronavirus lockdown restrictions, as safely as possible.

16 Jul

Coronavirus: Unique opportunity to rethink travel, says Government

Covid-19 can provide the catalyst for a green transport revolution, according to the transport secretary, Grant Shapps.

16 Jul

Toyota offers safety screens to mitigate Covid-19 risk for UK private-hire fleets

Toyota has developed a new cabin safety screen to help mitigate the risk of coronavirus transmission for its UK private-hire taxi driver customers and their passengers.

14 Jul

One in 10 motorists taking ‘dangerous defects’ risk

Analysis of the latest Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) data by BookMyGarage, showed that 1 in 10 cars on the road could be classified as having ‘dangerous defects’.

8 Jul