Over 159,000 people in Wales are eligible for The Motability Scheme yet more than 109,000 are unaware of this way to enjoy worry-free motoring. The Motability car leasing scheme is available for recipients of Enhanced Rate of the Mobility Component of Personal Independence Payment, Higher Rate Mobility Component of Disability Living Allowance, War … [Read more...]
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Real range of EVs tested with surprising results
A new report from sustainable mobility specialist Arval UK revealed the real-world ranges that fleet operators can expect when they adopt electric vans. The real-world range figures in the eLCVs – Electric fleet transition powered by real-world data report from Arval helps fleets to plan with confidence when running battery-electric commercial … [Read more...]
Fleets focus on EVs for future models
Rapid uptake of battery electric vehicles is planned by around four in 10 fleets in the near future, according to research in the Arval Mobility Observatory 2021 Barometer. When asked, “What percentage of your car or van fleet will be 100% BEV in the next three years?”, overall, car operators answered with 42% while their van counterparts said 37%. The … [Read more...]
Fleet providers see growth coming, says Arval
Company car and van fleets are markedly more optimistic about growth than before the pandemic, according to new research in the 2021 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer. When asked whether they expected the number of vehicles they operate to increase or decrease in the next three years, the response was eight percentage points higher than 2020’s … [Read more...]
Fleets rethink contracts or pay the price, says FleetCheck
Some businesses are wasting tens of thousands of pounds agreeing to unrealistic mileages when selecting fleet vehicles. That’s the conclusion of FleetCheck, the software specialist who work behind the scenes analyzing business use and who say that predicting future mileage when writing new company car leases is going to be a key question for fleets as … [Read more...]
Fleets changing with the tide of life
Future car fleet management could soon develop into three relatively equal pillars – conventional fleet, grey fleet and salary sacrifice schemes – FleetCheck is forecasting. The fleet software specialist says that its conversations with customers about the impact of EVs and the pandemic so far in 2021 are indicating a shift in emphasis of this kind. Peter … [Read more...]
AA moves into private car leasing
The AA is launching into the mobility market, beginning with existing members. Drivers can get on the road with a new inclusive personal car lease product in partnership with LeasePlan UK. Smart Lease offers unmatched transparency and certainty, allowing drivers to see the total cost of driving a vehicle over the course of the agreement. As long as the … [Read more...]
Big jobs drive beginning among dealers
Car dealerships are planning a recruitment drive for staff over coming months. They will be looking for technicians, sales people and service assistants for the most part, but also considering what they need in other business areas. National Franchised Dealers Association has lobbied the Government throughout the year to extend the time period in which … [Read more...]
Tradelines 2 December
Prepare for the great Christmas breakdown. That’s the message from Green Flag recovery which says after weeks of little use, cars will be under strain when the UK Christmas easement is made between 23 and 27 December, so its vital to make basic checks and get a service if planning a longer trip to friends and relatives. Low rolling resistance to increase … [Read more...]
Newslines 23 November
Interest in electric vehicles offered online surged by 500% last week as the government announced a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel models from 2030, reports BuyaCar. With electric cars normally representing little more than 300 searches per day, after last week’s announcement that figure shoot up to 1,679 in the 24 hours following but electric … [Read more...]
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