Toyota reclaimed the top spot as the most valuable automotive brand in the BrandZ™ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands 2013 published today. Toyota’s brand value increased by 12% to $24.5 billion (£16.2 billion), making it one of the biggest movers in the automotive sector. In the eight years since the … Continue reading
Following the Benefit in Kind tax changes in April earlier this year, interest in Salary Sacrifice from prospective drivers and employers remains strong. Average emissions continue to fall, although the rate of reduction has slowed from last year. In April 2013 the Benefit in Kind tax bands shifted again, … Continue reading
Business mileage capture and cost reduction tools are emerging as the prime needs of fleet operators from telemetry systems, according to In-Car Cleverness. While contract hire companies are struggling to balance solutions that intelligently help them control fleet running costs and increasing demands from corporate clients for answers, research … Continue reading
Leasing and rental will retain their status as essential forms of vehicle finance despite the introduction of new lease accounting proposals announced by the International Accounting Standards Board today. The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association is confident that its members will be able to adapt their business models … Continue reading
Vauxhall’s cutting-edge Ampera extended-range electric vehicle (E-REV) has been voted best hybrid/electric car by Telegraph readers at the inaugural Telegraph Motoring Awards. Beating off rivals including the Nissan LEAF and the Toyota Prius Plug-In, the Ampera scored more votes than any other model. “We had a great response … Continue reading
The Ford Transit was chosen by British Gas when asked which van best suited the needs of their central heating installation engineers. This compatibility was one of the key factors that resulted in an order for 520 Ford Transit models from British Gas. As the UK’s largest central heating … Continue reading
The Petrol Retailers’ Association (PRA) has questioned Downing Street’s plans to force Motorway Service Areas to display the cost of fuel on road signs. Brian Madderson, Chairman of the PRA, commented “Following the OFT report in fuel prices issued in January Motor Service Area operators, including PRA members, have had … Continue reading
The majority of drivers will welcome increased motoring fixed penalty fines to tackle those who use hand held mobile telephones when driving, according to the AA. Widespread illegal mobile phone use is often raised as a concern by AA members. The Transport Secretary has indicated that the fine will soon … Continue reading