SME Fleets – What You Need To Know From The Autumn Budget

WITH the population of the UK still struggling to recover, personally and financially, from the pandemic and striving to put Covid-19 behind them, Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered his second Budget of the year on 27 October 2021, writes Jeff Whitcombe, tax specialist at BCF Wessex. Acknowledging the scale of government debt, which is higher than…

ByRalph MortonOctober 28, 20210Comments

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PHEVs No Longer Fit For Purpose In Central London

SME fleets that have leased plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) technology to access central London without charge now face a rise in costs. The previous Ultra Low Emission Discount ( ULED ), which enabled cars such as PHEVs to qualify thanks to meeting the sub 75g/km of CO2 while having a minimum of 20 miles…

ByRalph MortonOctober 27, 20210Comments

Electric vehicles News

AFP Launches Electric Vehicle Hub With Support From Nissan

A NEW electric vehicle (EV) hub, designed to support fleet operators through the process of fleet electrification, has been added to the Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP) website. Supported by Nissan, the AFP EV hub features a range of specially-created resources. These include: a list of frequently-asked questions about EV operation; upcoming AFP events covering…

ByRalph MortonOctober 18, 20210Comments

Car subscriptions News

SME Fleets Can Dial Into DuoFlex Subscription Service That Offers Second Vehicle

SME fleets and small businesses need to have a look at this new subscription service from rental service provider Europcar. Called DuoFlex, it offers SME businesses a vehicle on a flexible basis as you might expect (minimum 28 days), but - and this is where it’s different and could suit SME fleets with changing requirements…

ByRalph MortonOctober 18, 20210Comments

Editors Choice Fleet Management & Electrification Video

The Driving Forces Behind Fleet Electrification In The UK

THERE’S only really one topic on the SME fleet agenda at the moment: and that’s fleet electrification. Editor of FleetandLeasing.com, Ralph Morton, is in conversation with Mike Antich, Automotive Fleet Executive Editor, discussing the issues: Why there’s a rapid acceleration towards fleet electrification in the UK. What the current infrastructure looks like and its short-term…

ByRalph MortonOctober 8, 20210Comments

Electric vehicles EVs News

Tesla Model 3 Tops September Best-Sellers As EVs Reach Highest Ever Market Share

THE executive Tesla Model 3 topped the sales charts in November, according to the registration figures from industry body SMMT. It also coincided with battery electric vehicles reaching the highest ever market share: 32,721 zero emission models took to the road in September, representing a market share of 15.2%. While electric cars flourished, thanks to…

ByRalph MortonOctober 5, 20210Comments

Fleet Management & Electrification

How Salary Sacrifice Helped Drive Down The Esri Fleet’s Carbon Footprint

ESRI UK is a software mapping and analytics firm based in Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire. One of its guiding principles is to offer greater sustainability to its clients. However, it was missing a trick when it came to its own company car fleet and employees. So it has instigated an ultra-low emission salary sacrifice scheme by…

ByRalph MortonOctober 4, 20210Comments

Executive Appointments News

Clive Messenger Appointed Sales Director At SsangYong

CLIVE Messenger has been appointed Sales Director of SsangYong Motors UK. Messenger’s appointment at the Korean maker of models such as the Musso double cab pickup and Rexton SUV is effective today (04 October 2022). He joins from Mitsubishi. SsangYong says the appointment will offer the company greater support and a more cohesive approach to both retail…

ByRalph MortonOctober 4, 20210Comments

Executive Appointments News

Geraint Isaac Moves To Head Of Fleet Sales Role At MG Motor

CONGRATULATIONS to experienced fleet professional, Geraint Isaac. The former National Fleet Sales Manager now has a new role as Head Of Fleet Sales. Following his appointment, Isaac will work to grow the brand's presence with both SME user chooser fleets as well as essential use fleet operators. Meanwhile he continues with his remarketing, RV and dealer fleet…

ByRalph MortonOctober 1, 20210Comments

Executive Appointments News

New CEO Takes Over At Leasing Provider Alphabet

THERE'S a new CEO at leasing and mobility provider Alphabet: Mike Dennett. Effective 01 January 2022, Dennett will become CEO of both the leasing company and BMW Financial Services, which he currently leads. At the same time, Nick Brownrigg, who has been CEO of Alphabet since 2016, will move to a new position as CEO of BMW…

ByRalph MortonSeptember 30, 20210Comments

INTELLIGENCE FOR SME FLEETS

Ralph Morton

AFP Launches Electric Vehicle Hub With Support From Nissan

SME Fleets Can Dial Into DuoFlex Subscription Service That Offers Second Vehicle

The Driving Forces Behind Fleet Electrification In The UK

Tesla Model 3 Tops September Best-Sellers As EVs Reach Highest Ever Market Share

How Salary Sacrifice Helped Drive Down The Esri Fleet’s Carbon Footprint

Clive Messenger Appointed Sales Director At SsangYong

Geraint Isaac Moves To Head Of Fleet Sales Role At MG Motor

New CEO Takes Over At Leasing Provider Alphabet

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