Fundamentals of UK fleet industry are strong, says Fleet Alliance boss
In a wide-ranging interview with leading US fleet publication, Fleet Management Weekly, Martin Brown, Managing Director of Fleet Alliance, said that underpinning the strength of the UK fleet market were highlights such as a rapid growth in EV registrations; advances in telematics and its integration with 5G and artificial intelligence (AI); and a long-standing commitment to environmental concerns which was helping to shape fleet decisions.
All aboard the new Ford Tourneo Custom Active
With the Tourneo Custom Active, Ford has given the Transit Custom van a more car-like interior packed with handy features while on the outside there’s grey body cladding, extended running boards, roof rails, diamond-cut 17-inch alloys and Active branding.
E.ON introduces its first EV salary sacrifice scheme
E.ON’s company car provision went all electric in 2019, and the salary sacrifice scheme now enables non-company car drivers to access an EV too. E.ON and Lex Autolease worked together on developing this new employee proposition, which is the first EV-only salary sacrifice scheme provided by Lex Autolease.
Price rises expected for popular fleet cars and vans
Manufacturers are finding the prices of the raw materials they use have risen rapidly in the wake of the pandemic while, at the same time, production numbers are being restricted, largely by semiconductor shortages.
Why it’s important to get your company car scheme right
FOR SMEs, a company car scheme is a necessity, where a means of transport is vital for the employees to do their job. A company car scheme is run for varying [...]
Sales boost for May as confidence returns
Against a more positive economic backdrop – including OECD forecasting a 7.2% increase in UK GDP during 2021 – fleet registrations grew more than twice as fast as private purchases in May. Large fleets accounted for 50.7% of all new vehicles hitting the road, demonstrating improving business confidence compared to the same month last year.
Get your remarketing right to boost value
HANDLING, selling, inspecting, transporting and managing fleet vehicles is all part of the remarketing brief. Members of the Vehicle Remarketing Association handle more than 1.5 million used vehicles every year [...]
Moving towards an electric future
RESEARCH last year by BNP Paribas Personal Finance revealed how an increasing awareness of the environment is impacting upon car buyers’ purchasing decisions. Almost 50% of those questioned said they [...]
BMW focuses on SME business
At the end of April this year, premium models accounted for 35% of corporate sales and BMW is starting to see electrification becoming dominant in terms of fleet, particularly as it benefits BiK rates.
Family connection – Ford Connect Active SWB 1.5L
In terms of looks there’s a distinct Transit connection and the Connect uses the same platform as the Mk2 and Mk3 Ford Focus, so it is light on its feet and surprisingly good to drive while there’s lots of in cabin technology carried over from Ford’s passenger cars.
BMW’s new electric models set for November launch
BMW Group’s new technology flagship brings together the company’s latest developments in the strategic innovation fields of Design, Automated Driving, Connectivity, Electrification and Services to create a premium mobility experience that is unrivalled in its segment.
Cazoo launches all-inclusive car subscriptions
Cazoo now offers a range of new cars available for between 6 and 24 months, with ordering entirely online and delivery in as little as 72 hours. At the end of the contract period, the customer can return the car, switch it for another one or keep it on a rolling monthly contract.