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Average CO2 emissions for cars across the FN50 have risen by a little more than 1g/km to 116.9g/km (up from 115.6g/km last year) and are now on a par with 2016 levels (117g/km).

The average end-of-contract excess mileage charge for defleeted company cars has dropped to a record low of £324: the second consecutive year it has fallen by more than 11%.

Lack of product, price and infrastructure are holding van fleet operators back from adopting pure electric vans (EVs) in greater numbers.

Personal Contract Hire (PCH) is expected to grow next year as FN50 leasing companies launch new products designed to target cash-takers and company car drivers.

A new emissions testing regime, economic uncertainty and a demand for greater flexibility have all impacted fleet funding and replacement cycles over the past year.

Economic uncertainty and potential air quality restrictions have created a challenging funding environment for vans over the past year.

Many leasing companies believe they already operate in the mobility market – after all, they provide a means of employees getting from A to B through company cars, daily rental vehicles and, in some cases, car clubs/corporate car sharing.

What is the role of the fleet manager? Is it to micro-manage every detail of the fleet policy, placing orders, taking calls, doing the admin? Or is it to set strategy, appoint suppliers and manage relationships?

FN50 leasing companies are lining up to exploit an emerging market sector which will change the shape of the leasing industry – personal contract hire (PCH).

PCH vehicles in corporate circles could be neglected due to a lack of inclusive maintenance packages, warns epyx.

Leasys UK, has leapt to 19th place in the FN50 list of the UK’s after growing its risk fleet 30% so far this year.

Mike Street, chairman of SHB, became the latest inductee to the Fleet News Hall of Fame at the FN50 dinner on Tuesday night (November 6).

Tim Porter, who retired from Lex Autolease at the end of October, was recognised with the John Leigh outstanding achievement award at the 2018 FN50 dinner.

Staff from Alphabet and Arval were recognised for their outstanding customer service at the 2018 FN50 dinner in London on Tuesday night (November 6).

Watch a video of key figures from our annual analysis of the UK contract hire and leasing industry and the countdown of the largest suppliers by funded fleet size, the FN50.

FN50 leasing companies are lining up to exploit an emerging market sector which will change the shape of the leasing industry – personal contract hire (PCH).

After an eight-year reign as the most reliable car on contract hire, the BMW 3 Series has lost its title to the Honda Civic.

By Tom Preston, managing director at Hippo Leasing

Have you booked your ticket yet for the FN50 Dinner – the networking event of the year? With a staggering 850 guests already booked to attend, table spaces are very limited.

I’ve had some worrying conversations with a few fleet managers who have accused leasing companies of taking advantage of the WLTP confusion

By Chris Crow head of network and technical services at Fleet Assist

Vehicles driven by the internal combustion engine (ICE) look like they are losing out to alternative fuel power trains. Simon Harris reports

Fleets and motorists have been warned about a spate of fraudulent activity, where scammers are advertising bogus vehicle leasing deals on social media.

Inchcape Fleet Solutions (IFS) has launched LeaseMyCar, a new Personal Contract Hire (PCH) product.

Choosing the right leasing company can open the gates to a blissful relationship, but the wrong decision can lead to a miserable and costly experience.

Research shines light on factors influencing big decisions as almost one in four fleets intend to change funding methods, reports Jonathan Manning.

Volvo has restructured its national leasing team to increase its focus on residual values.

JCT600 has won a contract with Silverstone to supply its fleet of track, safety, security and catering vehicles.

The cost of leasing a new car in the UK has risen 9% in the past 12 months, new research by accountancy firm UHY Hacker Young has found.

Vauxhall Finance has launched new Personal Contract Hire (PCH) and Business Contract Hire (BCH) packages.

Aviva's decision to lease its fleet from one supplier means group travel and fleet manager Ryan Coles’s team can concentrate on the bigger picture.

Renault has announced its Q2 fleet offers with cars available from £138 per month.

Leasys UK, the contract hire company of FCA Bank (Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Bank), has grown its risk fleet to more than 11,000 vehicles.

The global leasing market grew 9.4% as it introduced innovative ways to finance equipment worldwide, research from White Clarke Group has found.

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has launched a three-year plan to address the 'unprecedented' range of challenges facing the sector.

IFS has been awarded a four-year contract by NHS Scotland for the provision of contract car hire services to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland.

Fleets are moving towards hybrid and electric powertrains much faster than the industry anticipated, research from Sewells suggests.

Company car drivers start considering their next company car almost the instant they pick up the keys to their current vehicle, according to a new report.

Service and support for end user company car drivers is now central to winning and retaining major corporate fleet leasing contracts. By Jonathan Manning.

Fiat and Mercedes-Benz Vans have been recognised by operators as the best performing brands in a new survey of fleet operators.