A spate of vehicle thefts exploiting keyless entry systems has led to Thatcham Research – the motor insurers’ automotive research centre – to issue new security advice to drivers. A ‘transmitter relay’ attack resulting in the theft of a car, which has been highlighted in the media as the incident was caught on CCTV, […]
Approximately 800,000 employees who drive a diesel company car will pay more benefit-in-kind tax, according to the government as a result of its decision to increase the existing company car benefit-in-kind tax supplement from 3% to 4% from April 6, 2018. Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond made the announcement in this week’s autumn […]
The world’s first Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) will open in central London from April 8, 2019, the capital’s Mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed. The ULEZ will replace the recently introduced T-Charge and operate in the same area, alongside the London Congestion Charge. But – unlike the T-Charge and Congestion Charge, which are only in […]
Highways England has revealed a series of initiatives it is developing or already delivering to help drive down the number of people killed and injured on motorways and major A roads. The government company is working to slash road casualties by 40% by 2020 and believes focusing on tyre safety – helping family drivers, […]
Killer drivers face life behind bars after ministers confirmed plans to introduce tougher sentences for those who drive irresponsibly and devastate lives. The Ministry of Justice, following a public consultation and resounding support from families and road safety campaigners, will: •Introduce life sentences for those who cause death by dangerous driving (up from a […]
Fleet decision-makers have been urged to closely study the impact of newly introduced Optional Remuneration Arrangements (OpRA) rules to ensure the tax changes do not detrimentally impact on employees and their business. ACFO deputy chairman Caroline Sandall, director of ESE Consulting, said there was “a ripple impact” across car salary sacrifice schemes and car […]
‘Big data’ enables fleet managers to understand vehicle performance and driver behaviour in real-time, but the explosion in available information means employers must be vigilant in complying with tough new laws. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on May 25, 2018 replacing the Data Protection Act and, reflecting the move to […]
Independent garages could lose access to information and data needed to repair vehicles as a result of Brexit threatening the sector’s future, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has warned. The motor industry body has raised concerns about the future for independent garages with the government’s post-Brexit plans creating uncertainty for the sector. […]