New AFR Business Mileage Rates Partially Offset Fuel Price Rises

NEW rates for company car drivers claiming back fuel costs from their employer have come into effect from 01 June 2022. Known as the Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs), fleet drivers can use AFRs for fuel reimbursement costs without incurring punitive fuel tax. However, HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) only reviews the rates quarterly.…

ByNick SharpeJune 12, 20220Comments

Executive Appointments News

Managing Director Of Novuna Vehicle Solutions Takes Over As New BVRLA Chair

Jon Lawes, the Managing Director of Novuna Vehicle Solutions, has been appointed the new Chair of the BVRLA

ByNick SharpeMay 20, 20220Comments

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Ohme To Provide Charging Facilities For Motability Scheme Users

Home charging specialists Ohme have partnered with the charity Motability to provide home chargers for the fleet provider’s customers

ByNick SharpeApril 8, 20220Comments

Fleet Management & Electrification

The Benefits Of Switching To Electric

Jaymie Stanbrook, a fleet management expert at Rivervale Leasing, explains why fleets should consider going EV right now

ByNick SharpeFebruary 21, 20220Comments

Executive Appointments News

New Head Of Fleet And Used Vehicles Appointed At Renault

CONGRATULATIONS to Peter Horton, who has been promoted to lead Renault’s fleet team as its new Head Of Fleet And Used Vehicles. Formerly National Corporate Sales Manager, Peter has already enjoyed an 11-year career at Renault and some 15 years as a specialist in fleet sales. In his new role, Peter will oversee the brand’s…

ByNick SharpeJanuary 17, 20220Comments

Select Fleet Solutions: Sarah Worthington and Graham Conway

Leasing News

Select Car Leasing Relaunches Corporate Offering To Meet Fleet Demand

SELECT Fleet Solutions has been relaunched by Select Car Leasing, as the Reading-based leasing provider has seen significant increases in fleet enquiries. Providing elements such as audits, fleet management, salary sacrifice, and grey fleet assistance, the new division offers a tailored service for each client. Electric vehicles are a particular focus for the team, with…

ByNick SharpeJanuary 17, 20220Comments

Executive Appointments News

Markus Deusing Takes Over As CEO of Alphabet International

ALPHABET International - the holding company of Alphabet in Great Britain - has appointed a new CEO: Markus Deusing. Markus (pictured above, left) steps up from his Chief Commercial Officer role to take the top appointment at the BMW-owned leasing and mobility company from January 2022. Meanwhile former Alphabet International CEO, Marco Lessacher (above, right),…

ByNick SharpeJanuary 4, 20220Comments

Electric vehicles News

EV Drivers Undeterred By Long Distances

A NEW report from Zap-Map, the UK's leading EV charging map provider, says drivers of electric cars (EVs) are truly willing to go the extra mile. In a survey the website holds annually, drivers were asked for the first time about the furthest distance they have travelled in an EV on a single journey. More than half…

ByNick SharpeDecember 31, 20210Comments

Electric vehicles News Trending

BMW i7 put through its paces in the Arctic Circle

BMW’s i7 all-electric saloon is currently undergoing extreme weather testing in Arjeplog, Sweden, in preparation for its launch in 2022. Set to sit alongside the BMW 7 Series at the top of BMW’s saloon line-up, i7 EV prototypes are being prepared for anything drivers may throw at it, including sub-zero temperatures. Based out of the…

ByNick SharpeDecember 22, 20210Comments

EVs Fleet Management & Electrification Trending

Why Winter Hits The Battery Range Of An EV

ELECTRIC vehicles have come on light years in recent years, with longer driving ranges, more efficient systems, and a huge choice of models. It’s why they have proven extremely popular in the past year or so, and with business users in particular. Tax and other financial benefits mean SME fleets and small businesses have quickly…

ByNick SharpeDecember 17, 20210Comments

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Managing Director Of Novuna Vehicle Solutions Takes Over As New BVRLA Chair

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The Benefits Of Switching To Electric

New Head Of Fleet And Used Vehicles Appointed At Renault

Select Car Leasing Relaunches Corporate Offering To Meet Fleet Demand

Markus Deusing Takes Over As CEO of Alphabet International

EV Drivers Undeterred By Long Distances

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