Leasing strategy - Page 9

Vanarama has announced the introduction of its Total Lease Care (TLC) package which offers free and enhanced breakdown cover to its commercial vehicle leasing customers across the duration of their lease agreements.

Total Motion is encouraging UK motorists to consider leasing as a convenient and money-saving alternative to vehicle ownership.

Overseas crime groups are targeting leasing companies to fraudulently obtain high-performance motor vehicles.

Free2Move Lease immediately becomes No 7 in the FN50 table and has big plans for the future as it eyes role as mobility provider

The retention of key staff is vital for success in a service industry such as leasing, but how do companies keep employees happy?

Wheels4Sure is rebranding its business to mark the start of major expansion plans.

Lex Autolease’s funded fleet increased to more than 353,000 vehicles in 2016, a year-on-year rise of 36,000 vehicles.

Alphabet International has officially launched in the Chinese market, offering a portfolio of services focused on financial leasing and business mobility.

Fleet Alliance has acquired a controlling interest in East Sussex-based Neva Consultants for a seven figure sum.

How I got here: Matt Dyer, managing director, LeasePlan UK

Fleets need to assess impact of stricter emissions laws and evaluate residual value risk as the Chancellor signposts and electric future, according to a new white paper from Sewells Research & Insight.

Customer service champions of the vehicle leasing industry were recognised at last night's FN50 Dinner.

Latest survey includes all forms of finance funding in bid to avoid anomalies

The BMW 3 Series is the most reliable car on contract hire, according to the 2016 FN50 survey, with the brand cementing its grip as the most reliable car manufacturer.

Taking place Tuesday night, the highlight of the FN50 Dinner is the reveal of the FN50 listing, the annual guide to the largest leasing companies in the UK. But the night is also the perfect opportunity to network with industry leaders at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, London with 900 guests - a record for the event. Here are the highlights.

There has been a great response by the fleet industry for this year’s FN50 Dinner and almost 900 tickets for the 1st November have already been confirmed.

Launch will focus on new car and light commercial vehicle business

Contracthireacar.com customers are reducing their reliance on diesel models faster than expected, says the leasing company.

Windsor based car leasing business, WVL, has launched its 'Test Drive Your Best Drive' initiative.

Putting the customer first is Philip Newton's priority – which he learned at Perfume Shop.

Santander Consumer Finance (SCF) is to roll out its new contract hire product for the business and personal sectors on a nationwide basis.

Pressure is mounting on Britain’s daily rental companies to include roadside assistance and motoring first aid kits in all vehicles.

Computacenter is set to save £2.5 million over the next five years following the renewal of its company vehicle agreement with Lex Autolease.

It’s not all about cost savings for fleets, says MD Matt Dyer, who has launched new products based on client feedback

New research shows SMEs take a strategic approach to vehicle sourcing and the decision to source or replace a new vehicle is often dictated by external events.

ALD Automotive has further enhanced the line-up and specification of vehicles offered to fleets under its Minilease Premium programme.

Short term leasing company Cars on Demand has launched a motorbike rental service.

Keith Townsend won’t enter into price wars and is focused on long-term business.

Fleet suppliers adopting a ‘one size fits all’ approach to push small business customers into a traditional sales funnel is doomed to failure.

Contracted services provider Actavo has signed a full service contract deal with Fraikin for rigid trucks and vans.

A multi-million pound investment in its digital strategy will help Zenith maintain its customer focus under a new single brand identity, say Tim Buchan and Ian Hughes

The UK’s five biggest leasing companies - Lex Autolease, LeasePlan, Alphabet, Arval and ALD Automotive - will be exhibiting at Fleet Management Live, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on October 19 and 20.

Days Contract Hire has rebranded to Days Fleet to reflect the changing face of the nation’s company car sector.

Leasing broker members of the BVRLA were responsible for 208,006 vehicles on contract at the end of 2015 – with growth accelerating in the second half of the year.

Agility Fleet is predicting another record-breaking year after registering a year-on-year increase in sales across all areas of the business in 2015.

Agility Fleet says it is delighted to receive the FN50 Customer Service Team of the Year award.

Arval has completed the acquisition of GE Capital’s European fleet management activity, BNP Paribas has announced today (Wednesday, November 4).

German brands have the best reliability records on contract hire fleets, according to a survey of more than 650,000 cars in the FN50.

Research from Sewells shows that 81% of fleets expect implications for the UK market following the Volkswagen emissions scandal.

Arval is poised to become the UK’s second largest leasing company.