Mazda is predicting an increase in company car demand from outright purchase fleets and contract hire and leasing companies in 2010.

Following the tough economic conditions of the past 18 months, Peter Allibon, fleet and remarketing director at Mazda UK, is looking forward to this year with renewed optimism.

“More businesses are receptive to the prospect of dealing with Mazda on a long term basis than ever before, due to the much improved fleet focused product range that we now have on offer,” said Allibon. “This is a good indication of the opportunities available to Mazda to increase fleet business.”