Last week the government confirmed the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans is to be brought forward to 2030, meaning many organisations, if they haven’t already, will need to begin to review their fleet and future plans. So with an increasing number of organisations considering electric vehicles (EVs), attracted … Continued
Today across the UK we are celebrating #CleanAirDay 2020, and whilst 2020 has definitely been an interesting year to say the least, one thing you could say that has been positive, has been the improvement in air quality we’ve seen right across the globe. The UK’s Covid-19 induced lockdown caused a massive shift towards low … Continued
In order to tackle climate change and achieve its target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the UK Government has now brought forward the ban on selling new petrol and diesel-engine vehicles (including hybrids and plug-in hybrids) from 2040 to 2035, with many calling for this date to be brought forward to 2030. While … Continued
The Birth of Electric Vehicles The invention of the electric vehicle is difficult to pinpoint to one individual inventor or country. Instead it was a series of breakthroughs in the 1800s that led to the first electric vehicle on the road. In the early part of the century, innovators in Hungary, the Netherlands and the … Continued
Low Emission Zone (LEZ) The London Low Emission Zone is a traffic pollution charge scheme which applies to commercial vehicles, covers most of Greater London and is in operation 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The London LEZ was introduced in late 2008 and covers most of Greater London, including parts of … Continued
Air quality is the biggest environmental risk to health Transport causes 98 per cent of the UK’s air pollution hotspots and a recent report by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs found that exposure to air pollution could also be one of the factors which leads to increased coronavirus infections and deaths. The … Continued
What is it? The congestion charge is a daily levy imposed on drivers choosing to drive within central London. Where is it? The Congestion Charge Zone covers most of central London including the City of Westminster, the City of London and parts of the London Boroughs of Camden, Lambeth and Southwark. Please note that the speed limit … Continued
Did you know that you could be fined up to £130 for unlawfully stopping in a yellow junction box? In order to increase walking and cycling in England, the Government is planning to give new powers to local authorities to enforce moving traffic offences, which could result in millions of drivers facing penalties for minor … Continued
With an increasing number of drivers returning to our roads, our attention has already been drawn to the increased risk of driver distraction due to the use of mobile phones in vehicles. But research reveals there is an increasing danger of other forms of driver multi-tasking which are also contributing to road accidents. Although distracted … Continued
We already know that a significant proportion of work-related journeys are undertaken by employees in vehicles not owned by their employer. UK national data, measured before the current pandemic, already showed that: 40% of UK work vehicles are grey fleet 14 million grey fleet vehicles are in use on UK roads 9 million vehicles are … Continued
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK fleet industry has played a pivotal role in helping to sustain the vital organs of our economy and society. By delivering PPE to our hospitals, groceries to our supermarkets, prescriptions to our loved ones; as well as transporting NHS staff to their patients and ensuring key workers get to … Continued
Over the last few months, for many of us, the majority of our driving has been limited to our essential trips to the supermarket. But with the easing of the coronavirus-induced lockdown, hospitality and holiday sites are beginning to reopen and people are heading out to beauty spots to enjoy the summer. While it might … Continued
As the backbone of our society, the UK’s van fleet drives our economy and is allowing millions of workers to carry out jobs that are critical to supporting our communities during these challenging times. Commercial vehicles are the lifeblood of many UK businesses, and as such will play a vital part in helping our economy … Continued
A car provided to employees under a salary sacrifice car scheme can provide a fantastic option to make significant savings, compared to owning or leasing your own vehicle. Unlike the unpredictable and fluctuating costs associated with owning a car in today’s economy, the monthly cost of running a salary sacrifice car is predictable and does … Continued
When forecasts, targets and financial planning fall away, the most valuable asset a company has left is its people. As we emerge from the COVID crisis, companies will need to recognise how their staff may now have new priorities and in order to emerge with a commanding position in their industry, employers will need to … Continued
Earlier this week we reached the landmark of 100 days since our lives changed dramatically overnight when the Prime Minister announced the UK lockdown and instructed us to #stayhome to help contain the spread of the pandemic. From daily Joe Wicks workouts to DIY haircuts, lockdown has been an experience few of us will forget … Continued
As post-lockdown traffic builds, there is a significant danger that many motorists will have come to rely on digital communication in recent months and will be tempted to answer calls, respond to texts or stay connected through their phones even when back behind the wheel. However, using a hand-held or hands-free mobile phone while driving … Continued
Inchcape Fleet Solutions has rebranded as KINTO following its acquisition by Toyota Fleet Mobility. Following the acquisition of Inchcape Fleet Solutions (IFS) by Toyota Fleet Mobility (TFM), the business today announced that is has been rebranded to KINTO, the new mobility brand launched by Toyota earlier this year. The rebranding to KINTO completes a key … Continued
During lockdown 20 police forces reported offenders travelling at speeds in excess of 100mph and a recent survey revealed that more than four in 10 motorists also think road users have been driving faster during the lockdown period. As the UK economy prepares to return to work in a post-lockdown environment there will be an … Continued
How well do you know your road signs? Recognising and reacting to the signs on our roads becomes second nature once you’ve been driving for some time. Indeed British drivers will pass and use thousands of road signs in their lifetime with some more common than others. Some of the more obscure signs may have you … Continued