Carmakers face emissions probe
Date: 23rd Sep 2015
Pressure is mounting on Volkswagen after 11 million diesel cars sold worldwide were fitted with software that disguises pollution levels during testing. The German carmaker was ordered by US regulators to recall half a million diesel cars on Friday (September 18). The ‘defeat device’ allows cars to pass lab testing even though they actually emit 40 times […]
Ex-minister warns of salary sacrifice rule change
Date: 29th Jun 2015
A former pensions minister claims the Government could target salary sacrifice in an effort to claw back lost tax revenues. Millions of employees choose to sacrifice part of their gross salary in exchange for a wide range of services and goods, including pensions, childcare vouchers, bikes and cars. However, Steve Webb has warned that the […]
Abolition of counterpart driving licence – What it means for you
Date: 18th May 2015
If you already hold a paper counterpart, after 8 June 2015 it will no longer have any legal status. You should destroy your paper counterpart after this date but you still need to keep your current photocard driving licence. After 8 June 2015 if you are hiring a vehicle or you drive for a living […]
Emergency calls device fitted in all new cars from Spring 2018
Date: 5th May 2015
Emergency call devices that automatically alert rescue services to car crashes – known as eCall) – will have to be fitted to all new car and light van models by 31st March, 2018 under rules voted on by the European Parliament. Road accidents claimed 25,700 lives in the European Union last year – a […]
Hiring cars abroad – drivers warned
Date: 27th Apr 2015
Motorists going abroad after 8 June will need to take a special code with them if they want to hire a car. From that date the paper counterpart of UK driving licences – which records endorsements and fines – is being computerised. Anyone wanting to hire a car abroad will officially need a code to show […]
Audi A6 and BMW 5 series from under £299 per month + VAT
Date: 16th Apr 2015
See our offers page for the latest deals on BMW 5 series and Audi A6 for under £299 a month + VAT.
What’s in the box?
Date: 20th Mar 2015
The 2015 Budget had more than one eye on the General Election in a few weeks’ time as the Chancellor, George Osborne, announced a series of measures designed to continue the feel-good factor for voters ahead of GE-day on May 7th. Regarding measures of interest for fleet operators, there was news […]
Limited offer on Audi leasing deals now!
Date: 13th Mar 2015
Extremely competitive leasing rates on Audi A3/4/5 and 6 for a limited time. See our offers page or ring 01202 877971 for more details http://autoprocurement.co.uk/offers/
The number of new cars registered has risen every month since March 2012
Date: 6th Mar 2015
The new car market grew 12% in February, with 76,958 cars registered and fleet and business registrations accounting for 59.1% of the market, with 45,519 units. It was the 36th consecutive month of growth, marking the UK’s first three straight years of increases, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The UK […]
Commercial Vehicle Show 2015 – NEC
Date: 16th Jan 2015
Visitor registration has gone live for this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, which takes place at Birmingham’s NEC from April 14 to 16
