HMRC has bowed to campaigning from ACFO and will introduce an Advisory Fuel Rate (AFR) for 100% electric cars from September 1 at 4p per mile. It will be published alongside AFR’s for petrol, diesel and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) cars based on engine size. Plug-in hybrid and hybrid cars will continue to be treated […]
Around half of small and medium size businesses are unaware that Clean Air Zones will start to be implemented in towns and cities across the UK as early as next year, according to a survey by one of Jaama’s industry associate members – The BVRLA. A third of those asked were unaware that the Clean […]
Drivers are being encouraged to take the ‘number plate test’ by the DVLA, as a quick and easy way to check they meet the minimum eyesight requirements for driving.
By law, all drivers must meet the minimum eyesight standards at all times when driving – this includes being able to read a number plate from 20 metres.
The DVLA ‘EYE 735T’ campaign is reminding the public that they can easily check their eyesight by taking the 20 metres test and is pointing out some ways to quickly identify 20 metres at the roadside.
It is advising that five car lengths or eight parking bays can be an easy way to measure the distance.
The campaign is also encouraging anyone with concerns about their eyesight to visit their optician or optometrist for an eye test.
The vehicle rental and leasing industry contributes around £49 billion per year to the UK economy, according to a new report commissioned by one of Jaama’s industry associate members – The BVRLA. Written by research organisation Oxford Economics, the report shows the size and influence of the sector. This £49bn contribution is inclusive of the […]
Jaama has launched a new DVSA Earned Recognition Scheme module that enables commercial vehicle operators to create, store and manage compliance data.
Operators adopting the Earned Recognition Scheme are less likely to get stopped for roadside inspections which will save them time and money.
Roadside checks have an impact on business efficiency because they inevitably result in delays and subsequent fines for operators missing allocated time slots with their customers. Additionally, vehicle defects found in checks can potentially result in legal action and trigger a chain reaction nightmare of a deep dive fleet audit by the DVSA.
Jaama has introduced new functionality to Key2 that enables users to utilise the data available following introduction of the new vehicle emissions and MPG protocol, WLTP.
Claimed to be more representative of ‘real-world’ driving than the outdated NEDC vehicle testing procedure, WLTP has been billed as “the world’s toughest-ever emissions standard”.
Introduction of WLTP is much more comprehensive compared with the ‘old’ NEDC test.
As a result, Jaama which takes vehicle data feeds from automotive industry providers CAP HPI and JATO Dynamics, has added new functionality to their Key2 suite of applications to manage this data. The new functionality will enable a greater insight into vehicle emissions and MPG performance for fleet decision-makers.
The Government confirms ambition to see at least half of new cars to be ultra-low emission by 2030 as ‘Road to Zero Strategy’ released.
The proposals outlined in the Road to Zero Strategy, sets out plans to enable a massive expansion of green infrastructure across the country, reduce emissions from the vehicles already on the UK’s roads, and drive the uptake of zero emission cars, vans and trucks.
A charge increase of up to 50p for vehicles using the M6 Toll will come into effect from 6am on Monday, July 30. M6 Toll operator, Midland Expressway Limited has announced the increases which will be the first price rise for goods vehicles since 2012. • Prices will rise for cars by between 30p and 50p […]
Leaders of towns and cities from across England and Wales have called on the government to ban the sale of new ‘pure’ diesel and petrol cars and vans by 2030.
The mayors and city chiefs said that banning the sale of new ‘pure’ diesel and petrol cars and vans by 2030 would encourage car manufacturers and other businesses to innovate, helping ensure the UK was a world leader in low emission technology.
To ensure the roll out of an electric vehicle infrastructure needed to support such a move, cities should have the power to install charge points at petrol stations and private car parks that were publicly accessible.