TALKS are taking place between ACFO, the UK’s fleet-decision-makers’ organisation, and HM Revenue and Customs, over mileage reimbursement rates for employees driving electric cars. An increasing number of electric cars are being launched into the market and HM Revenue and Customs has yet to officially clarify both Advisory Fuel … Continue reading
FLEET operators have been warned that police forces across the UK are waiting to convict one of them under corporate manslaughter and corporate homicide legislation. The chilling message was delivered to fleet decision-makers attending this year’s Mercedes-Benz sponsored ACFO Conference andAGMby Sgt Gareth Morgan, supervisor of South Wales Police … Continue reading
MORE than a third (38%) of financial directors oppose the introduction of mandatory carbon reporting, according to a survey by Lex Autolease, despite Government lobbying by many leading business groups, including theCBI. Giving further cause for concern, says Lex, the poll of almost 500 financial directors also revealed that … Continue reading
A FEW years ago the word ‘fleet’ was anathema to premium badge motor manufacturers, notably BMW and Mercedes. After-all they had corporate sales departments, not fleet sales departments. But times have changed. Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Lexus and Mercedes-Benz are all desperate for a slice of the fleet action. A combination … Continue reading
MERCEDES-Benz is aiming to become the UK’s number one premium fleet manufacturer, Nick Andrews, the manufacturer’s head of fleet sales, said at the ACFO Conference andAGM. The event, held at Mercedes-Benz World, Brooklands, Weybridge, saw theUKdebut of the marque’s all-new A-Class, which will go on sale in January 2013. … Continue reading
AN increase in drug-driving and the number of drivers emailing and social networking behind the wheel has led to call from the RAC for the Government to reinstate road safety campaigns. The Department for Transport’s spending on road safety campaigns dropped 87% between 2009/10 and 2010/11 But now … Continue reading
THE drink-drive limit in Scotland will be lowered ‘as a priority’ from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg, the Scottish Government has said. Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill said plans to lower the limit would be brought forward later this year. The power to change the limit … Continue reading
A YAWNING gap between what UK drivers are paying for petrol and what the fuel is worth across Europe has only now begun to close, according to the latest AA fuel price report. However, on the continent,Germanyis looking to force the pace by becoming the third country to regulate … Continue reading