Another thank-you to BMW Park Lane for allowing our CarLease UK team to enjoy this SUV, the BMW X1, on an extended test-drive and review. Because we don’t always see the finished product which is delivered to the customer, as most vehicles are driven or transported directly to them, we do miss out on being […]
Archives for March 2019
In Review; Tesla Model X 449kW 100kWh Dual Motor 5dr (Auto)
Another great electric vehicle from the recent Go Electric! Event at Leigh Sports Village – say hello to the family-friendly Tesla Model X. As one of the only 7-seat electric car options on the market currently, Tesla do have a unique proposition. However, with a fairly hefty price-tag this is somewhat limited to those looking […]
In Review; Kia Sportage 1.6T GDi GT-Line S DCT [AWD] (Auto/ Petrol)
Thank you to our personal car lease customer, from Warrington (Cheshire), for sending through pictures of their new March “19 plate” car – the Kia Sportage SUV. As an online broker, many of our customers are nationwide based; we work with customers in Scotland, Wales, London and even Northern Ireland (to name but a few!). […]
Are There ‘Hidden Costs’ When Leasing a Car?
Are there are any hidden terms and conditions when you lease a car? This is a question we get asked about quite frequently, as myth and rumour sometimes prevails over facts. One of the most mythical elements of the leasing process arises around the collection of the vehicle. Unlike Hire Purchase and Personal Contract Purchase, […]
In Review, Range Rover Sport 3.0 SDV6 HSE 5 Door Auto
Thank you to our business leasing customer, from St Helens (Merseyside), for sending through picture of their newest fleet addition – the Range Rover Sport. While much of the recent press has been somewhat negative towards the JLR group, the Range Rover product still remains as some of the most desirable luxury SUVs in the […]
BMW i3 Batteries Provide Energy Storage for UK Wind Farm
500 BMW i3 batteries are being used as energy storage in an experiment here in the UK. The project, in Pen y Cymoed in rural South Wales, is charged by onshore wind farms and then the electricity is fed into the National Grid at times of higher demand. This is among the first example of […]
In Review; VW Tiguan 2.0 TDi BMT 150 SEL DSG 2WD (Auto/ Diesel)
Our personal lease customer, from Reigate (Surrey), sent some great images of their brand-new car to the CarLease UK team here – say hello to the VW Tiguan SUV. A firm favourite in the UK, the Tiguan has been one of the more popular SUV options to lease as it offers some of the value […]
In Review; Jaguar I-Pace 294kW EV400 SE 90kWh 5dr (Auto/ EV)
A big thank you to Williams Manchester Jaguar for arranging a test drive and demo for the CarLease UK and Car-E-Lease UK team on the European car of the year and one of the leading electric vehicles to lease in 2019 – the Jaguar I-Pace. Before we go on to discuss the I-Pace and the […]
Car Makers Enter into Cycles & Electric Bike Market
What are Ford, General Motors, Hyundai, Metz, Marquardt, Fendt, Seat, Mahle and of course Volkswagen doing about the final mile? At the Smart City Expo in Barcelona, Seat introduced a joint venture with Segway, the eXS KickScooter. Car makers are across the board looking to new ways to transport people on shorter journeys. GM and […]
In Review; Renault Clio 0.9 TCE 90 Iconic 5dr (Manual/Petrol)
Thank you to our car rental partners, Enterprise (at Leigh Greater Manchester), for allowing us to photograph one of their newest additions to the fleet – the Renault Clio hatchback. As we have been discussing recently, it is very important to make clear distinctions between the different finance products which are available in the UK […]
In Review; Hyundai Ioniq 1.6 GDi Hybrid SE 5dr DCT (Auto/ Hybrid/ Petrol)
A big thank-you to Enterprise (Leigh nr Greater Manchester) for allowing us to test and review their latest fleet addition – the Hyundai Ioniq. It is interesting to note that rental fleets are also making changes, with hybrid and PHEV alternatives being added to the mix. For those customers, personal or business, considering a vehicle, […]
In Review; Ford Focus Vignale 1.5 EcoBlue 120 5dr (Diesel/ Manual)
Thank you to one of our leasing Ford suppliers for visiting the CarLease UK team in their recent demo addition – the Ford Focus Vignale. As a credit broker, not a lender or supplier, we do not directly supply the car to the customer. Some customers will, from time to time, enquire if we have […]