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Profits for Europe’s largest leasing companies increase by 59%

New T&E report looks at the profits of Europe's seven largest leasing companies.

Fleet funding 16 Nov
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FN50 profits exceed £2bn thanks to squeezed new car supply

Pre-tax profits for the FN50 exceeded £2bn for the first time, thanks to record-breaking used car prices driven by the chip shortage, new analysis suggests.

FN50 15 Nov
Toyota

2023's most reliable company cars revealed

Fleet News asked leasing companies to consider the brands and cars they had on fleet over the last 12 months as part of this year's FN50 report.

FN50 2 Nov
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Ford takes poll position as UK's most reliable van manufacturer

Ford has climbed to the top of the FN50 reliability index this year, relegating last year’s champion Mercedes-Benz Vans to second place.

FN50 2 Nov
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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

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
FN50 Dinner 2022

FN50 Dinner 2023 sold out

This year’s FN50 Dinner held at Westminster Park Plaza on November 1, 2023, is sold out.

FN50 27 Oct

ALD Automotive LeasePlan announces new name for combined business

ALD Automotive LeasePlan has announced a new brand name after the two vehicle leasing giants joined forces earlier this year.

Fleet procurement 16 Oct
Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles in a showroom

Fleet News' research reveals most reliable van and van maker

Mercedes-Benz Vans scores a double win for reliability.

FN50 1 Nov
Arval UK managing director Lakshmi Moorthy

Arval UK's new MD says 'customer experience is key'

Meeting the need for ‘sustainable mobility’ for fleets, employees, retail and industry partners is at the heart of Lakshmi Moorthy’s strategy

Business profiles - supplier 1 Dec
Stop-start standard on WLTP-compliant sprinter range

Mercedes and Volkswagen top FN50 LCV reliability survey

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter was crowned the most reliable van in the 2021 FN50 reliability survey, while Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles was named the most reliable van manufacturer.

FN50 8 Nov
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Zenith brings commercial vehicles operations together under one brand

Zenith has brought its commercial vehicle operations together under the Zenith Commercial brand as part of the FN50 company's integration strategy.

20 May
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End of contract charges increase for vans

The average end of contract (EOC)charges for vans increased by 12% over the past 12 months, from £376 to £420, according to the latest data from the FN50.

11 Feb
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Diesel vans dominate thanks to lack of alternatives

Van fleets are tentatively exploring the petrol and electric alternatives after years of diesel dominance in the LCV market, the FN50 survey suggests.

27 Jan
2018 Mercedes Sprinter range

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is most reliable van in FN50 survey

Sprinter keeps grip on top spot in our FN50 reliability survey, holding off the VW Transporter.

6 Nov
Tim Porter managing director Lex Autolease

Lex Autolease: Lex hits five-year target with 370,000 vehicles

Lex Autolease has hit it's five-year target of adding 100,000 vehicles to its fleet by the end of 2017 and is switching its focus towards ‘sustainable growth’.

Business profiles - supplier 16 Oct

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter most reliable model in FN50 rankings, while Ford takes manufacturer title

Ford has overtaken its main commercial vehicle rivals to top the FN50 rankings for the most reliable vans in 2016.

2 Nov

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter crowned most reliable van

Van downtime is such an issue for hard-pressed delivery and maintenance companies that a place in the FN50 top reliability table is a hugely-coveted prize

4 Nov
Van

Commercial vehicle funding needs a 'one stop shop'

Commercial fleets are increasingly seeking a single source to handle funding for both trucks and vans

3 Jun

Ford retains top spots in the van model and manufacturer listings

Ford locked out the top positions in the FN50 van reliability survey for both model and manufacturer for the second consecutive year.

19 Nov

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