Skip to content Skip to footer

EVs and SMEs Open Up Growth Opportunities For Fleet Alliance

After taking over the helm of Fleet Alliance last August after heading up Lookers, Andy Bruce discusses the differences and similarities between the leasing broker sector and the traditional dealership market now and into the future. The leasing broker sector and the franchised dealership world are two different but complementary channels to market. The franchised dealership…

Read more

Peugeot e 208 electric car charging

Quote Of The Day – Lex Autolease On November 2021 Car Registration Figures

RESPONDING to the SMMT's data on November 2021 registration figures, Meryem Brassington (left), Electrification Propositions Lead at Lex Autolease said: The rise of electric vehicle registrations has continued to make inroads in the new car market this year, with today’s figures taking the total number of EVs registered to more than 163,000 – already surpassing the…

Read more

Transitioning a commercial vehicle fleet to electric requires careful planning

The Fleet Manager’s Dilemma

MANAGERs of light commercial vehicle fleets are in a bind. Finance directors have bought in to the total cost of ownership (TCO) benefit of fleet electrification; unfortunately, for the fleet manager, they’re expecting those savings instantly. On the other hand, their businesses depend on van transport and any loss in functionality could have disastrous consequences. To top it…

Read more

Meryem Brassington

Quote Of The Day – Lex Autolease Statement On The Requirement For New Homes To Have EV Chargers

MERYEM Brassington, Electrification Propositions Lead at Lex Autolease (pictured) said: As momentum continues to shift away from petrol and diesel, investment in the UK’s charging infrastructure is mission-critical if we are to deliver on the ambitious Road to Zero targets. Today’s announcement is another strong signal of intent from policymakers to position the UK as a…

Read more

SME fleet driver in a subscription car

Car Subscription: It’s Neither Rental, Leasing Nor Ownership. So What Is It?

CYNICS may dismiss vehicle subscription as simply rental or leasing under a newer and perhaps more ‘hip’ name. However, while many of the resources required to deliver subscription may indeed come from established car manufacturers, franchised dealers and the leasing and daily rental companies, subscription customers don't see themselves as purchasing, leasing or even renting a…

Read more