We all remember the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) Reform that came into effect from 1 April 2017. However, have you taken the time since to realise the impact of such changes by undertaking a full fleet review? With the new changes came stricter thresholds for £0 tax to apply only to zero-emission cars, a flat… Read more »
In a bid to discourage the use of older, more polluting vehicles in central London, the London T-Charge, or Toxicity Charge, will come into effect later this month. The T-Charge will be applicable to any vehicle, excluding motorbikes, driving within central London on weekdays between the hours of 07.00 and 18.00 which does not meet… Read more »
Since the company car tax reform back in 2002, diesel has been the engine of choice for most company fleets. As diesels generally emit less CO2 than their petrol equivalents, they have been more favourable in terms of tax. But, as the government continue to pile on the pressure, consumers are starting to weigh up… Read more »
Over the last couple of years, electric vehicles (EVs) have seen a remarkable surge in demand in the UK. In 2013, new registrations of EVs reached 3,500. Fast forward four years to July 2017, and new registrations for plug-ins have already reached over 500,000 for the year. This growth is expected to continue, with registrations… Read more »
In recent years, the uptake of diesel vehicles has played an important part in helping the UK to reach lower C02 emission targets. From buying diesel, UK motorists have prevented 3.5 million tonnes of C02 from going into the atmosphere since 2002. However, following increased Government pressure in tackling air pollution and reducing emissions, the… Read more »
With the ‘big bad diesel’ currently receiving poor press, is it time to turn our attention back to the trusty petrol? In the early noughties, the shift from petrol to diesel swept across the UK. Government pressure to reduce CO2 emissions was great and diesel engines seemed like the ideal solution, offering a 15% reduction of… Read more »
Possibly one of the hardest purchasing decisions you will make today is choosing your next company car. Let’s face it, the amount of makes and models that are available on the market today is quite overwhelming. Having to consider the engine size, price, and not to mention evaluating whether it fits your fleet policy, can… Read more »
Following the changes to VED tax, and the war on diesel, the benefits around adding ULEVs (Ultra Low Emission Vehicles) to your fleet are growing. By running cleaner vehicles and improving the efficiency of your fleet, you can without a doubt save money in the long run. And although BIK tax for employees may not… Read more »