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Support for electric vehicles (EVs) from global car makers has reached a crucial tipping point, which will make 2014 the year fleets finally switch on to alternative fuels, according to Alphabet.

Lex Autolease has been appointed by the Ministry of Defence as its vehicle supplier for the department’s latest fleet requirement.

Audi has usurped BMW as the most reliable car manufacturer on contract hire fleets, although the 3 Series has retained its position as the most reliable car.

Fleet News editor Stephen Briers gives his overview of the 2013 FN50.

The full FN50 list for 2013 has been revealed.

Fleet News asked the FN50 leasing companies to list the brands with the fewest breakdowns on their fleet, based on the number of mechanical breakdowns or warranty claims per 100 vehicles.

Fleet News holds two inductions ceremonies a year for the Fleet News Hall of Fame.

Leasing companies were asked to submit entries for the three customer service awards, nominating individuals and teams who exemplify why their company excels in customer service.

Ogilvie Fleet’s disposals team picked up the 2013 FN50 customer service team award at a gala dinner attended by more than 850 leading fleet industry figures at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, London.

More than 850 guests joined Fleet News for the 2013 FN50 dinner in London on Wednesday, as we revealed the UK's 50 biggest leasing companies. To view the FN50 photo gallery, <a href="http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/galleries/fn50-2013/48784/">click here</a>.</

There are now just 3 weeks to go until this year’s FN50 Dinner and there has been a great response by the fleet industry for this year’s event.

There are now just over 4 weeks to go until this year’s FN50 Dinner and there has been a great response by the fleet industry for this year’s event.

Car Leasing Made Simple has appointed Laura Heathcote-Smith and Leonie Channell as senior relationship managers.

Miles Jupp, award-winning actor, writer & comic, has been confirmed as the entertainment for the FN50 Dinner 2013.

Companies are being urged to book their place at the FN50 dinner, which takes place on Wednesday November 13, 2013 at the Westminster Bridge Park Plaza Hotel in London.

Figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show a good performance from the motor market in the first six months of the year, with consumer new car finance growing 31% by value.

Salary sacrifice market leader Tusker is increasing its focus on the contract hire and leasing market with the appointment of two experienced business development managers.

ALD Automotive has appointed WNS Assistance for the provision of branded motor claims accident management for existing and new customers.

A strong performance by expanding Ogilvie Fleet helped its parent company maintain profitability, the company has announced.

LeasePlan has appointed Matt Schembri as marketing manager for the UK brand.

BMW produces the most reliable company cars in the UK, according to Fleet News's annual survey of the 50 largest contract hire and leasing companies.

There has been a great response by the fleet industry for this year’s FN50 Dinner and over 800 guests will be attending the event on the November 6. Are you one of them? If not, you still have time to book to ensure you don’t miss out on a great evening.

Glasgow based leasing and fleet management provider, Fleet alliance, demonstrated the strength of its growing business with a top four shortlisting in the ‘Best Performing Business with over 25 employees’ category in the fifteenth annual Glasgow Business Awards.

AGM sees the appointment of four new members to the BVRLA Committee of Management.

Fleet managers can give direct feedback on the performance of manufacturers and dealers in a major new survey.

Automotive research company Sewells has released a new report into the fleet market focused on the large fleet sector.

Avis has pre-ordered 500 Renault Electric Vehicles for customers to hire.

The new Ford C-Max currently on offer from £261 per month!

Citroën introduces contract hire savings for the month of September on selected Citroën Berlingo vans.

Leasing and rental will remain popular forms of vehicle finance, despite new lease accounting proposals, explains BVRLA.

Fleets have been warned to be extra careful when using credit hire to replace vehicles taken off the road by a no-fault crash.

Fleet News has linked up with comparecontracthire.com to launch a leasing comparator tool for cars.

Volkswagen Financial Services is now using the 1link Disposal Network e-commerce platform to repatriate its own end-of contract lease vehicles back into the Volkswagen franchise network.

FLEETS that contract hire company cars are paying millions of pounds in unbudgeted end-of-lease re-charges for excess mileage and undue wear and tear, new research has revealed.