2024 in review: A look back at the key moments for fleets
As 2024 draws to a close, Tim Laver, UK managing director at Ayvens, takes a look back at some of the key trends that shaped the fleet industry this year. With elections looming on both sides of the Atlantic, a still-lingering cost of living crisis, and the first zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales ...
Autumn Budget delivers package of electric vehicle incentives and …
Big news was the Government’s reaffirmation of plans to restore the 2030 ICE phase-out, as per its pre-election manifesto and ahead of a consultation.. In the Budget document, Labour said it’s “committed to phasing out new cars that rely solely on internal combustion engines by 2030 and that from 2035 all new cars and vans sold in the UK will be zero emission”.
Autumn Budget 2024: Double cab pickups to be treated as …
The change follows a 2020 Court of Appeal ruling that most multi-purpose vehicles, such as double cab pickups, are cars in the case of Payne & Ors (Coca-Cola) v R & C Commrs.. Under the Conservative government, HMRC issued new tax guidance on 12 February 2024 announcing that double cabs with a payload of one tonne or more would be treated as cars rather than goods vehicles for both capital ...
Record fleet demand and EV uptake drive 2024 new car growth
The new car market rose 2.6% in 2024 while EV uptake surged thanks to record fleet uptake. New car registrations reached 1.953 million last year, up nearly 50,000 on 2023, while battery electric cars (BEVs) took a record annual volume and market share at …
Autumn Budget 2024: Company car tax incentives for EVs to …
The Association of Fleet Professionals, which had urged the new government to keep BiK rises incremental, said the rises in company car tax were at the lower end of its expectations. Paul Hollick, chair of the AFP, added: “This new certainty around tax will, in our opinion, maintain the ongoing electrification of car fleets, especially in establishing a marked …
Government confirms ZEV mandate review after car industry …
Since then, Stellantis has announced a proposal to close its 120-year-old Luton plant, “within the context of the ZEV mandate”, putting over 1,000 jobs at risk. And Ford announced plans last week to cut 800 jobs in the UK under a European restructure as the industry faces “unprecedented competitive, regulatory and economic headwinds”.
AFP Comment: Time to shine - fleetworld.co.uk
It’s commonly said that, right now is the most exciting time there has ever been to work in fleet. The drive for electrification, to decarbonise our fleets and to deliver corporate environmental objectives all mean there has never been such a high degree of focus on our area of business.
Fleet outlook for 2025: Expert insights for the year ahead
“AI offers immense potential to transform fleet management through predictive analytics and automation. Webfleet’s generative AI development, for example, is already helping fleet operators make quicker, more informed decisions, supporting driver behaviour analysis, identifying fuel-saving opportunities and addressing inefficiencies.
BMW to launch first hydrogen car in 2028 under Toyota …
The inaugural vehicle is expected to be a production version of the iX5 Hydrogen SUV already piloted in the UK, while Toyota and BMW Group will also work on equipping more cars with fuel cell systems.. Oliver Zipse, CEO of BMW, commented: “This is a milestone in automotive history: the first-ever series production fuel cell vehicle to be offered by a global premium manufacturer.
Interview: Victor Zhang of Omoda & Jaecoo UK reveals his ‘Fleet 15’
What is your ambition in your current job role? I am immensely proud to be part of the team leading the introduction of the Omoda & Jaecoo brand into the UK market. One of my main ambitions is to ensure the brand and its products are positively received by British customers in the same way that the ...