Fleet funding
There are plenty of things to consider when thinking about fleet funding and how to effectively manage these costs. From outright purchase, rental and contract hire, fleets have a range of different vehicle funding options to them.
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Fire and rescue services of Hereford/Worcester and Shropshire combine on purchasing
It may be fairly common for police forces to work together on vehicle purchase to bring costs down, but such collaborations are more rare in the fire service
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Obtaining valuable cash in the Covid-19 crisis
Darren Hodson of Smith Cooper Corporate Finance comments on wide-ranging Government initiatives available to the fleet and leasing sector.
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The company car fights back against cash allowance
The company car sector looks set to grow again. Andrew Ryan looks at the reasons for this and how fleet decision-makers can help ensure its future success
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Salary sacrifice is ‘perfect’ for electric vehicles
The 0% benefit-in-kind tax rate for battery electric vehicles makes the staff benefit a valuable tool, say experts
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Almost one-in four fleets intend to change vehicle funding methods
Research shines light on factors influencing big decisions as almost one in four fleets intend to change funding methods, reports Jonathan Manning.
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Operators debate the best ways to drive down costs
Debundling services, vehicle funding options and driver training top the agenda
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Reducing the stress of contract negotiations
Tendering for the right leasing provider can become a complicated and labour-intensive process, but it doesn't have to be. Catherine Chetwynd reports
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Medium-term leasing is the flexible solution
A mini-lease of 28 days to one year could better suit the changing needs of your fleet and be a more cost-effective option. Catherine Chetwynd investigates
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Insight: Blended funding
Tailoring funding methods to different vehicles instead of adopting a one-size-fits-all approach can bring significant savings. Ben Rooth reports
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HR special: Find the right balance on car choice lists
Fleets need to reconcile an attractive car benefit scheme with best practice as the economic recovery puts perk cars further up the agenda. John Maslen reports
- Tusker thinks grey fleet drivers behind emissions fall
- Sogo partners with BP to offer carbon-neutral leasing
- Peter Vardy Group launches leasing division
- Octopus launches EV salary sacrifice business
- Coronavirus: Post pandemic fleet vehicle ‘funding shift’
- Fleet briefs: Latest from Europcar, Nexus, Volkswagen, Intelligent Car Leasing and Drive iQ
- Record salary sacrifice orders driven by EVs, says Zenith
- Industry jobs: Roles filled at Lex Autolease, Sogo, Fleet Operations and Drive Software Solutions
- April capital allowance changes 'strengthen' leasing’s appeal