Local authorities forced to introduce a workplace parking levy in attempts to raise money

A number of local authorities are actively examining introducing the charge in an attempt to raise funds.

Many companies don't bother to check their fleet drivers' licences regularly

One in five fleets is failing to regularly recheck driving licences after carrying out an initial check, meaning they have no idea if company car drivers have committed driving offences, new research...

Doosan Power Systems to offer low-cost company cars to staff through salary-sacrifice scheme

Doosan Power Systems has launched a salary sacrifice company car scheme for 2,500 employees.

Salary sacrifice for company cars isn't as popular as providers tend to suggest

Interest levels in salary-sacrifice schemes around company cars are lower than marketplace comments would suggest, according to new research.

Cost-conscious multinationals are reviewing their company car benefit policies

Multinational employers have been forced to cut back on their company car perks to contain costs.

Avoidable fleet driver faults caused at least 14,818 working days of downtime in 2009, says RAC

The number of breakdowns caused by fleet driver error is falling, but the severity of avoidable faults is causing longer periods of downtime, according to a new report.

Company car weathered the recession better than expected, according to Corporate Vehicle Observatory report

The international company car market is well along the road to recovery, recording a sharp increase in business confidence, according to a new report from the Corporate Vehicle Observatory (CVO).

Small businesses gain access to AWD Chase de Vere Consulting online voluntary employee benefits service

AWD Chase de Vere Consulting has launched an online voluntary employee benefits service that enables employers to provide discounts to their staff on thousands of goods and services, both online and...

Energy Saving Trust gives employers full marks for attitude to the 'greening' of car fleets but low marks for action

Businesses, charities and public-sector organisations are keen to operate environmentally- friendly fleets but still have a long way to go, according to the Energy Saving Trust.

Pre-Budget Report: electric cars exempt from company car tax for five years

Employees driving electric cars will enjoy a tax break on their company car tax, the chancellor revealed in his Pre-Budget Report.

Employers fail to provide training or tips for drivers who want to cut their fuel consumption

Almost two thirds of drivers would like advice from their employer on how to lower their fuel consumption.

Does the company car still have pulling power for staff?

Just over a year ago, Masterlease carried out research which demonstrated to employers that workers saw company cars as an important part of their benefits package. Nearly a third of those polled...