Close Brothers
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Fleet industry news 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 news 27 Nov 2019Close 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 news 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 2019Brexit 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 news 25 Oct 2018Car 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 news 30 Aug 2018Safety 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 news 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 news 18 Apr 2018Close 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 news 20 Mar 2018Sceptic 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 news 24 Aug 2016Record 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 news 15 Mar 2016Close 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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People news 10 Nov 2015Close Brothers Asset Finance launches fuel card with UK Fuels
Close Brothers Asset Finance and UK Fuels are launching a fuel card that offers a price based on collective usage of all participants in the scheme.
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Fleet industry news 3 Jul 2015Close Brothers Motor Finance raises £12,000 for cancer charity
A team of eight employees from vehicle finance provider Close Brothers Motor Finance has completed the Ben Nevis Challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK.
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People news 27 May 2015Close Brothers Motor Finance makes key appointment in Southampton area
Close Brothers Motor Finance has boosted its offering in the Portsmouth and Isle of Wight area with the appointment of account manager Amy Bridges.
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Leasing news 14 May 2015
Close Brothers credit ratings upgraded by Moody’s
Close Brothers is now one of the highest rated banks in the UK, following an upgrade of their credit ratings by Moody’s Investors Services.
