Leasing fleets look to third parties to power digitalisation strategies
Major leasing companies believe that their future lies in becoming mobility providers for whom the fleet is just one part of a business transport portfolio that encompasses everything from e-bikes to car clubs to trains. However, creating the technology required to integrate these offerings in such a way that they are easily accessible by the end user is a considerable task and, at the end of the day, most lessors are vehicle asset experts rather than having any IT specialisation.
EVs the bright spot in another disappointing sales year
The overall new car market was down 28.7% down from pre-pandemic levels according to figures released by the SMMT. The figures showed 2021’s new car registrations were 1.0% above 2020’s sales but remained below pre-pandemic levels by 28.7%; a total of 1.65 million units were registered.
Rental issues increase vehicle delivery times and costs
Birmingham-based national vehicle movement and inspection firm DMN Logistics said the lack of rental vehicles is resulting in extremely limited availability of one-way rental vehicles, which logistics firms rely heavily on when transporting vehicles.
Gofor Finance hires Tesco Bank’s Head of Marketing
Smith also sits on the Board of Foundation Scotland, a charity that helps communities create positive change and deliver lasting impact. Over the past 25 years, it has distributed more than £100 million and GoFor shares her passion for corporate social responsibility with the move to all-electric car fleets at the heart of its growth plans.
Forward plan to beat shortages in 2022
As the impact of the pandemic and semiconductor shortages continue a forward-looking approach will help the fleet and mobility company to make sure that it can secure volumes of new vehicles for its customers’ orders and help them to remain mobile while servicing and repairs are underway.
Supply chain issues drive demand for digital second-hand car marketplaces
Supply chain shortages have been a consistent feature of the UK auto market this year, ravaging the market and resulting in an overall shortage of old and new cars. As a result, research by the AA suggests the price of the UK’s most popular second-hand cars have increased by as much as 57% since 2019, with three- to five-year-old Ford Fiestas being the most popular, now valued at £9,770 compared to £7,448 two years ago.
Family flexibility – Citroen Berlingo Flair XTR XL PureTech 130
It’s basically a van so don’t expect car-like agility and performance, but it is a flexible and functional family conveyance. You won’t experience a typically Citroen ‘cushion’ ride but the suspension is set up well enough to ride out the general road lumps and bumps while steering is light which, allied to a very tight turning circle, makes the Berlingo very manoeuvrable.
Latest grant cuts could lead to a drop in EV sales
A number of manufacturers may amend their EV new vehicle prices below the new £32,000 point to ensure they retain the incentive. However, some models may become more expensive as they react to the announcement, which leaves almost two thirds of cars previously eligible for the grant outside of current scope.
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Fleet Alliance appoints Mark Roberts as salary sacrifice product manager
Roberts joins the business from Zenith Intelligent Vehicle Solutions where he was most recently customer relationship director responsible for both corporate and salary sacrifice sales having worked with them for seven years.
Citroen e-Spacetourer – an electric people mover
The e-SpaceTourer’s van heritage also means that it’s not very light on its feet with a top speed of just 80mph and a 0-62mph acceleration time pf 13.1 seconds. You can certainly live with that given its carrying capacity, but a 143 mile range? – not so much.
VWFS reports big rise in vehicle rentals
Car finance provider saw a 144% rise in Rent-a-Car bookings in November compared to the same period last year, and predicts an even hotter market this month with increased festive demand for larger vehicles for family trips – and van rentals to meet home delivery demands.