Date: 29 April 2021 Â Â |Â Â Author: Sean Keywood
Fleets may need to take measures to deal with the effects of global vehicle production issues, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
Several major manufacturers have been affected by a shortage of semiconductors - a vital component in modern vehicle making - causing some factory shutdowns and delivery delays.
AFP director Denise Lane said that the issue had been rumbling in the background for some time, but was now starting to affect vehicle production on a day-to-day basis.
She said: Some manufacturers have already sent out messages to fleets listing which models are likely to be in reduced supply and, for some operators, there are very clearly going to be potential problems with getting hold of the vehicles they need.
Click the thumbs up >The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has introduced a new tier of membership, paving the way for individuals to join the trade body.
The Individual Fleet Operator Membership is priced £99 a year, a discount of £200 off the price of Company Membership. It is intended to reduce the threshold for fleet decision-makers to join the association.
Paul Hollick, AFP chair (pictured left), said: âWe introduced this offer because although there is fleet manager demand for the services, quite often those that need the most help canât get the membership fee signed off because they work in SMEs or there is low priority for the fleet within their company.
HMRC rules for company car tax, based on a vehicle being available for private use, should be changed, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
Date: 14 April 2021 Â Â |Â Â Author: Sean Keywood
A 13-point document setting out a preferred future for fleet and motoring taxation has been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).
The organisation s new Tax Manifesto 2021 sets out 13 requests, ranging from minor changes to major strategic shifts, which it believes should be implemented so businesses can pursue their fleet and mobility plans faster and more effectively.Â
Among the points in the manifesto is for BIK tax tables for the years through to 2029-30 to be published, which the AFP says are needed for fleets to plan up to the UK Government s scheduled halting of new petrol and diesel car sales.