Latest Leasing News
Leasing Broker Federation launches 2021 Awards
The Leasing Broker Federation will be held alongside the LBF's AGM and are open to Federation members who will also be nominating key suppliers.
What is a car club or car sharing?
LIVE in a big city and want the flexibility of having a car only when you need one but without the expense of buying your own or paying tax on [...]
Is flexible leasing the key to EV take-up?
Flexibility to lease an electric car for as little as a month could convince drivers that this is the future of car ownership and access to vehicles, to suit rapidly changing lifestyles alongside both domestic and work scenarios. Sales of electric cars are predicted to continue to grow as the Government’s 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars approaches
Leasing broker launches new fleet management service
Through Your Fleet, Silverstone can supply business vehicles using its panel of funding providers, as well as ensure a company has market-leading data on its current fleet 24/7, from booking cars in for maintenance, arranging accident assistance and vital monthly reports on how the fleet is growing.
Koreans kick Tesla off number one leasing spot
New data for March 2021 released by Leasing.com shows Hyundai is now the top EV manufacturer when it comes to leasing enquiries in the UK. The uplift is mainly being driven by Hyundai’s two entry-level EVs, the Ioniq five-door hatchback and the Kona SUV.
Vauxhall Corsa tops the leasing league in March
Whilst VW has taken the manufacturers’ crown, there’s a new leader in the models list. And it’s a Brit. Vauxhall has been a British brand since 1903 and its new Corsa has overtaken the Audi A3 as the most enquired about vehicle on Leasing.com in March of this year.
SOGO launches carbon-neutral leasing
In a first for the UK vehicle leasing and rental industry, SOGO is offering a carbon-neutral fleet across petrol, diesel and EVs by teaming up with energy giant BP as a major participant in its Target Neutral programme, which helps fleet customers measure, reduce and offset their carbon emissions.
How to get the best lease deal
Many SMEs are often unsure whether it’ll be more tax efficient to lease the car personally, or through their limited company. Choosing the wrong option could prove costly in terms of someone paying more tax than they need.
Mid-Term rental: take the pressure off upfront costs
You might not want to make long term commitments to new vehicles due to the potential impact of political decisions such as higher VED charges and increases to benefit in kind (BIK) taxes.
Octopus launches new EV leasing company to unlock salary sacrifice
Octopus has designed its scheme to be low effort and zero cost for a business to set up. From launch, Octopus experts are available to help employees choose their cars and get set up with charge points and EV energy tariffs; as well as support the business with scheme documents, approvals and payroll.
Find out what Fleet Management could save you
DEALING with vehicle management used to be complicated, mountains of paperwork, unexpected charges, time-consuming admin, and countless legal responsibilities. Any business that has a fleet of vehicles needs to ensure [...]
Fleets undergo fundamental shift in post pandemic leasing
With employees working from home, meetings held remotely and many operations now running digitally, businesses are questioning their current vehicle provision and established funding contracts, which may not be fit for purpose on the other side of the pandemic.
Benefits of car leasing vs buying
The Range Rover Evoque lined up in Vehicle Savers Top 5 Best Value Lease Cars list THERE are many reasons that some companies still prefer to buy their [...]
Concept Vehicle Leasing highlights leasing benefits at Hampshire Business Expo
AWARD-winning leasing broker, Concept Vehicle Leasing, will be exhibiting at the Hampshire Business Expo. Concept said it would explain the benefits of car leasing to businesses at the Expo, which [...]
Benefits of business car leasing
If cash flow is tight and free capital at a premium, the last thing you want to do is tie up your business in bank loans and overdrafts for company cars.
Can leasing ease your cash flow?
Almost a third of UK companies with 10-99 employees are planning to implement or use more operational leasing – otherwise called contract hire – in the next three years compared to just 8% when asked in 2019.
The advantages of fleet leasing
MANAGING your fleet of vehicles is an enormous responsibility. An expensive endeavour with many moving parts, there are many businesses out there with enough on their plates already. It is [...]
New mobility provider to offer ultra-flexible leasing
Business plans to use the latest technology to provide a digital-led service that will allow customers to order a vehicle in a matter of minutes. It is also creating a customer service centre in Milton Keynes to ensure all customers are supported with the ability to speak to a team member on the phone.
Parkinson takes up BVRLA Leasing Broker Committee vice-chairman role
Parkinson has been a BVRLA leasing broker committee member since 2015. The committee is comprised of member representatives from a cross-section of large and small organisations, including vehicle leasing brokers and funders with a remit is to improve industry standards, particularly around financial compliance.
More SMEs turn to leasing brokers to fund company vehicles
The 2020 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer indicates that Small-medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are increasingly turning to leasing as a means of funding company cars and vans. and they are also turning to leasing companies for advice in what appears to be increasing numbers.
