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Electrification drives trend towards longer leases for cars

Move helps affordability and reflects decline in annual mileages, research from the latest FN50 report has found.

Leasing strategy 20 Mar

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Car fair wear and tear charges fall as leasing returns to 'business as usual'

FN50 research finds both the average fair wear and tear charge and the average proportion of cars which attracted the fees have fallen over the past 12 months.

Leasing strategy 10 Mar

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Artificial intelligence: a fleet manager’s friend or foe?

The technology offers widespread possibilities to improve fleet efficiencies but that comes with some caveats, say leasing companies.

Leasing strategy 4 Mar

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The need for professional fleet managers is more important than ever

FN50 leasing bosses believe the growing complexity of technology, electrification, data management and regulatory compliance needs skilled fleet leaders.

Leasing strategy 25 Feb

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UK’s leased fleet is the cleanest ever as EV transition accelerates

Few carrots have proved as successful as the highly supportive BIK tax regime in its goal of luring company car drivers to convert to zero-emission vehicles.

Leasing strategy 20 Feb

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Leasing brokers play critical role in driving growth and EV transition

Broker-derived vehicles in the FN50 represent more than £12 billion in new vehicle sales.

Leasing strategy 12 Feb

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Van fleets shifting to operating lease to avoid residual value risk

Nearly 90% of van fleets are choosing operating lease as their preferred funding method, FN50 research has found.

Leasing strategy 6 Feb

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Salary sacrifice continues to grow as fleets explore funding options

FN50 research finds market share of contract hire down, but it easily remains most popular funding method.

Leasing strategy 30 Jan

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Regulation, cybersecurity and electric transition top 2025 fleet concerns

The list of challenges facing fleet decision-makers over the next 12 months is as extensive as it was a year ago, leasing companies tell the latest FN50 report.

Leasing strategy 20 Jan

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Threat of tariffs raises questions over Chinese electric vehicle takeover

Influx of cheap EVs could stall if UK follows example of European Union and United States.

Leasing strategy 15 Jan

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Tax rises ‘dampen’ vehicle leasing industry’s growth expectations

Leasing companies expect hike in national insurance and prevailing mood of tax rises to negatively impact vehicle orders next year.

Fleet funding 5 Dec

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FN50: Collapse in used EV values hits leasing profits

Pre-tax profits for the FN50 have fallen by almost a third year-on-year after hitting £2 billion for the first time last year.

Fleet funding 7 Nov

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FN50 2024 hits record high in funded vehicles, but profits drop

Cars and vans both up year-on-year as FN50 tops 1.8 million vehicles for the first time reveals the 2024 insight report

Leasing strategy 7 Nov

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Cash allowance or car: which you should offer employees and why

Changing factors mean it is important to weigh up the pros and cons of each method regularly to ensure you choose the right path for both your employer and its employees.

Fleet funding 8 Aug

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Choose the right replacement cycles for your fleet

Keeping vehicles for the right amount of time can help with costs, operational efficiencies and decarbonisation strategies. Here’s what you need to consider.

Fleet strategy 8 May

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Car and van leasing hits record high, reveals 2023 FN50

Fleet News unveils the 2023 FN50 at a sold-out dinner in London.

FN50 1 Nov

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FN50: Hall of Fame, wellbeing and customer service winners plus gallery

Caroline Gallagher, sales director at Thrifty Car and Van Rental, has been inducted into the Fleet News Hall of Fame.

FN50 1 Nov

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Top vehicle leasing firms accused of weak climate leadership

Europe’s top vehicle leasing companies have been accused of failing to deliver on the green agenda by environmental lobby group Transport and Environment (T&E).

Leasing strategy 18 Oct