working out BiK calculations

Fleets must prepare for BiK payroll changes

John Sootheran

By April 2026, all UK employers must payroll Benefits-in-Kind (BiK), bringing an end to the traditional P11D process. While this move promises a more transparent and modern approach to taxation,...

Fleets must prepare for BiK payroll changes

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John Sootheran

By April 2026, all UK employers must payroll Benefits-in-Kind (BiK), bringing an end to the traditional P11D process. While this move promises a more transparent and modern approach to taxation,...

PHEV recharging

New emissions' limits may affect salary sacrifice

John Sootheran

Employers are being advised that some plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) ordered through salary sacrifice schemes may no longer qualify for the benefit due to stricter emissions testing.  

New emissions' limits may affect salary sacrifice

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John Sootheran

Employers are being advised that some plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) ordered through salary sacrifice schemes may no longer qualify for the benefit due to stricter emissions testing.  

Kerbocharge – one solution to on-street parking.

£40m councils boost for EV owners without driveways

John Sootheran

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced new funding from the £381 million Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund to support drivers without off-street parking. The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)...

£40m councils boost for EV owners without driveways

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John Sootheran

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced new funding from the £381 million Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund to support drivers without off-street parking. The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)...

On-street EV charging

New legislation to accelerate on-street charger planning

John Sootheran

The Government has announced plans to replace street works licences with a permit system to speed up the installation of electric vehicle charge points on public roads. This change is...

New legislation to accelerate on-street charger planning

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John Sootheran

The Government has announced plans to replace street works licences with a permit system to speed up the installation of electric vehicle charge points on public roads. This change is...

Charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles

'Save on charging infrastructure – use data to plan it' – Zeromission

John Sootheran

Commercial fleets risk increasing capital expenditure by up to 30% when transitioning to zero-emission transport due to oversized electric vehicle infrastructure.  

'Save on charging infrastructure – use data to plan it' – Zeromission

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John Sootheran

Commercial fleets risk increasing capital expenditure by up to 30% when transitioning to zero-emission transport due to oversized electric vehicle infrastructure.  

Warranty firm reveals 'most reliable vans'

Warranty firm reveals 'most reliable vans'

John Sootheran

Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has analysed claim rates to determine the most reliable light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Using data from 1,000 warranty claims, WSG identified the Renault Master as the...

Warranty firm reveals 'most reliable vans'

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John Sootheran

Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has analysed claim rates to determine the most reliable light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Using data from 1,000 warranty claims, WSG identified the Renault Master as the...

Fleet cars lined up

How VED tax changes may affect your fleet – Mercia Fleet Management

John Sootheran

Fleet operators are reconsidering their replacement cycles due to upcoming tax changes, says Mercia Fleet Management. The combination of new vehicle excise duty (VED) rates from April and falling electric...

How VED tax changes may affect your fleet – Mercia Fleet Management

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John Sootheran

Fleet operators are reconsidering their replacement cycles due to upcoming tax changes, says Mercia Fleet Management. The combination of new vehicle excise duty (VED) rates from April and falling electric...

1 million households charge ahead!

1 million households charge ahead!

ian richardson

Zapmap estimates that there are now around 1 million households across the UK who are benefiting from low cost charging at home, with many having the opportunity to extend this...

1 million households charge ahead!

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ian richardson

Zapmap estimates that there are now around 1 million households across the UK who are benefiting from low cost charging at home, with many having the opportunity to extend this...

FleetWise Connected - your fleet headlines in 60-seconds!

FleetWise Connected - your fleet headlines in 60-seconds!

ian richardson

EV-charger grants extended; new licence rules for van drivers; 6 ways to cut charging costs and much more!Read the FleetWise Connected Newsletter - March edition now! Stay ahead of the...

FleetWise Connected - your fleet headlines in 60-seconds!

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ian richardson

EV-charger grants extended; new licence rules for van drivers; 6 ways to cut charging costs and much more!Read the FleetWise Connected Newsletter - March edition now! Stay ahead of the...

KIA PV5 electric van

Kia reveals new EVs

John Sootheran

Kia has unveiled the EV4, PV5, and Concept EV2 at its 2025 EV Day in Tarragona, Spain, marking the next phase in its electrification strategy. These models demonstrate Kia’s ambition...

Kia reveals new EVs

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John Sootheran

Kia has unveiled the EV4, PV5, and Concept EV2 at its 2025 EV Day in Tarragona, Spain, marking the next phase in its electrification strategy. These models demonstrate Kia’s ambition...

BMW 6th-Gen eDrive is major leap forward

BMW 6th-Gen eDrive is major leap forward

John Sootheran

BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive technology, known as Gen6, marks a major leap forward in electric vehicle performance. The latest high-voltage battery system, featuring 800V technology, delivers a 30% faster charging speed...

BMW 6th-Gen eDrive is major leap forward

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John Sootheran

BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive technology, known as Gen6, marks a major leap forward in electric vehicle performance. The latest high-voltage battery system, featuring 800V technology, delivers a 30% faster charging speed...

Webfleet telematics in use

Webfleet named European Fleet Telematics Company of the Year 2025

John Sootheran

Frost & Sullivan, the esteemed global research and consulting firm, has recognised Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally-trusted fleet management solution, as the European Commercial Fleet Telematics Company of the Year 2025.

Webfleet named European Fleet Telematics Company of the Year 2025

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John Sootheran

Frost & Sullivan, the esteemed global research and consulting firm, has recognised Webfleet, Bridgestone’s globally-trusted fleet management solution, as the European Commercial Fleet Telematics Company of the Year 2025.

Study finds most fleets are ‘dumb-charging’

Study finds most fleets are ‘dumb-charging’

John Sootheran

A government-funded study has found that better communication of smart EV charging benefits could help fleets take full advantage of the technology. The research, conducted by the Energy Saving Trust,...

Study finds most fleets are ‘dumb-charging’

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John Sootheran

A government-funded study has found that better communication of smart EV charging benefits could help fleets take full advantage of the technology. The research, conducted by the Energy Saving Trust,...

Conway utility trucks with Samsara telematics

Fleet Reduces Accidents by 20% with Samsara

John Sootheran

This initiative has significantly improved driver performance and vehicle maintenance. Between March 2023 and March 2024, ‘light speeding’ dropped from 2.7% to 0.6%, while ‘moderate speeding’ reduced from 1% to...

Fleet Reduces Accidents by 20% with Samsara

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John Sootheran

This initiative has significantly improved driver performance and vehicle maintenance. Between March 2023 and March 2024, ‘light speeding’ dropped from 2.7% to 0.6%, while ‘moderate speeding’ reduced from 1% to...

Geotab helps fleets to be proactive

Geotab helps fleets to be proactive

John Sootheran

Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions, has introduced two new products to help UK fleet managers shift from reactive to proactive management. The launch of Driver Risk Insights...

Geotab helps fleets to be proactive

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John Sootheran

Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions, has introduced two new products to help UK fleet managers shift from reactive to proactive management. The launch of Driver Risk Insights...

Audi Q4 e-tron 2025

Audi’s entry-level Q4 e-tron

John Sootheran

Audi is expanding its Q4 e-tron range with a new entry-level model, offering extensive standard equipment, a range of up to 258 miles, and 165kW DC fast charging. The new...

Audi’s entry-level Q4 e-tron

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John Sootheran

Audi is expanding its Q4 e-tron range with a new entry-level model, offering extensive standard equipment, a range of up to 258 miles, and 165kW DC fast charging. The new...