The Audi Guide to Controlling Costs

Making the most of every penny has seldom been more relevant to fleet operators, as recession follows credit crunch and trade becomes tougher. For many fleets the need to reduce costs is paramount, and the tough economic climate offers an ideal opportunity for change. New ideas, the latest fleet management thinking, changes in legislation and rapidly advancing technology from manufacturers opens up new possibilities for fleets, while downsizing, alternative fuels and smart management practices are making their way to the top of everyone’s agenda.
The Audi Guide to controlling costs offers advice, insight and help to fleet operators looking to streamline their operation, and offers a top ten check list for best practice. Legislative change: spurring industry action 2009 has seen significant change in the way fleets need to manage themselves, centred around the Government’s policy to reduce CO2 emissions from cars and comply with ever-tighter EU regulations.
Coupled with the economic downturn, it has meant a wholesale shift in strategy for manufacturers and end-users alike, with technology leading the drive for lower emissions and improved fuel consumption. Legislation introduced in April 2009 potentially will make it more expensive for fleets to run vehicles with CO2 emissions over 160g/km, irrespective of whether they lease or buy. Current projections by industry experts indicate that the post-tax net effect could see costs for a company car increase by as much as £30 a month or more for those emitting over 160g/km of CO2.

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