Don’t let the anti diesel lobby or increased Government taxes put you off buying the Peugeot 5008 2.0-litre, 150hp turbodiesel seven seat large SUV, it remains fit-for-purpose, says David Miles. Some large SUV styled vehicles, which can carry up to seven people and tow up to 1,800kg when required, are just more user-friendly with a strong diesel engine and of course will return far better fuel … [Read more...]
Fleets slow to realise emissions changes affect
Many fleets are “slow to recognise the implications” of the arrival of the new EU fuel consumption and emissions test, says Arval. The Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) replaces the outgoing New European Driving Cycle and is designed to provide results that are much closer to real world figures. Experts believe it will result in official MPG and CO2 figures rising by … [Read more...]
BIK is too baffling for many who miss savings
A company car is widely considered to be one of the biggest perks that a job can offer, but leading independent car specialists, OSV, have discovered that around half of all company car drivers don’t really understand what their vehicle means for their tax status. While 27% of company car drivers did not realise that there had been changes made to the way in which company cars impact upon taxes … [Read more...]
Tax changes confusing companies
Fleets are increasingly seeking external advice to work through the implications of new tax regulations that will take effect from April this year, reports Arval. The vehicle leasing and fleet management company says that the headline changes – affecting Benefit in Kind for drivers entitled to a cash option or a company car, salary exchange schemes and vehicle excise duty – require careful … [Read more...]
Tradelines 18 January
About 56% of respondents to a recent LeasePlan survey agreed that financial jargon has left them feeling more confused than before they started the conversation. Nearly 40% said they had dropped the purchase or product as a result of not understanding the abbreviations. An Autoglass survey of 250 British fleet managers found worries about the cost of fuel and service and maintenance are at … [Read more...]