Close Brothers
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People 4 May 2022Industry jobs: Roles filled at Renault, Close Brothers, Yodel and Targa Telematics
Among the new hires are a new network operations director at Renault UK and director of product at Close Brothers Motor Finance.
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People 29 Mar 2022Industry jobs: Roles filled at BNP Paribas, EVA England and Close Brothers
BNP Paribas appoints Martin Sleath as new head of credit for its equipment logistics solutions division and EVA England appoints a new chief executive.
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People 28 Sep 2021Industry jobs: Roles filled at Europcar, Whistl, Close Brothers and AppyWay
Europcar has appointed Ross Vincent-Norgate to the role of UK business development director and Jon Stockton is appointed MD at Whistl fulfilment.
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Fleet200 15 Oct 2020Fleet200: Fleets gear up as home delivery demand looks set to grow
Extra drivers and vehicles needed to cope with increased volumes
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Fleet industry 11 Aug 2020Coronavirus: Used car sales halve but outlook positive
The used car market halved in quarter two, but year-to-date decline and recent used car sales show the sector is recovering.
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NEWS 11 Mar 2020Eric Wright Group wins 2020 Fleet of the Year up to 1,000 vehicles Award
Steve Openshaw, group fleet and transport manager at Eric Wright Group, likes to lead by example.
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NEWS 11 Mar 2020Auto Windscreens wins 2020 Fleet News Most Improved Fleet of the Year Award
Auto Windscreens has made wholesale changes to its fleet operation which have resulted in improved compliance and safety standards.
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Fleet industry 27 Nov 2019
Close Brothers Vehicle Hire launches new municipal rental offering
New business will offer contract hire, flexi-lease and daily rental options on a range of municipal vehicles.
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Electric Cars and Hybrids 28 Jun 2019EV growth stifled by battery shortage
Sales of electric vehicles are being constrained by battery supply. We look at why this is and what the future holds
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Fleet industry 13 May 2019Two in five drivers considering an electric vehicle, finds Close Brothers
Two in five drivers (39%) are considering an electric vehicle as their next car, according to research by Close Brothers Motor Finance.
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NEWS 11 Mar 2019
Brexit viewed as ‘threat’ by 50% of car dealers, says Close Brothers
Car dealers are increasingly viewing Brexit as an “issue” as 50% of dealers rank it highly on a list of threats, according to Close Brothers Motor Finance’s Dealer Satisfaction Survey.
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Fleet Profiles 28 Jan 2019How Close Brothers bank saved £2.5m
Close Brothers' decision to have a dedicated fleet team has cut costs and improved compliance
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Fleet industry 25 Oct 2018
Car buyers concerned about affordability over environmental impact, study finds
Despite the political impact placed on EV uptake, most drivers care more about costs, according to Close Motor Brothers.
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Fleet industry 30 Aug 2018
Safety is biggest autonomous vehicle concern, finds Close Brothers
More than half (55%) of UK motorists would not consider buying an automonous vehicle, with safety topping their list of concerns.
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Environment 6 Jun 2018UK drivers considering EV doubles in last year, claims Close Brothers
According to Close Brothers’ Britain Under the Bonnet report, UK drivers considering EV ownership has doubled over the past year.
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People 18 Apr 2018
Close Brothers appoints Rebecca McNeil as new chief executive
Close Brothers Motor Finance as announced the appointment of a new chief executive Rebecca McNeil
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Fleet industry 20 Mar 2018
Sceptic transport SMEs doubt 'threatening' driverless cars, Close Brothers research reveals
Small and medium-sized enterprises do not believe driverless cars will be a feature of our roads by 2021 and see them as a potential threat to business.
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General News 26 Jan 2018Close Brothers celebrates 30th birthday by giving employees extra day off
Close Brothers Motor Finance is celebrating it’s birthday milestone of 30 years by rewarding all employees with a birthday day off.
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Fleet industry 24 Aug 2016
Record number of used cars bought in first half of 2016
The UK’s used car market grew by 7.9% to more than 4 million units in the first half of 2016, according to new figures published by the SMMT.
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Leasing 15 Mar 2016
Close Brothers sells used vehicles via LinkedIn
Close Brothers Asset Finance is now selling its direct assets, including ex-lease vehicles, trucks, vans, cars, construction equipment and machinery, via LinkedIn.
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