Nissan pickup blows the market apart with two Leaf battery packs in the one truck Nissan chose the Brazil motor show at Sao Paulo to spring a surprise with their Nissan Frontier Pick up, which sports two battery packs from the Nissan Leaf. The new Frontier Sentinel is not an electric vehicle, but a bespoke […]
Are electric cars actually worse for the environment?
The initial rush to buy electric and hybrid cars seems to have topped out at about 1% of new sales or leased vehicles. That said, year on year growth for electric and hybrid cars as a whole are is 30% per annum. With emission charges being imposed in most of Europe, drivers are being pushed […]
Tesla delivers $311m quarterly profit
Tesla has reported a quarterly profit for just the third time in its 15-year history. The electric car-maker made a record $311.5m (£241m) in the three months to 30 September, as the pace of its car deliveries accelerated. The result is a victory for chief executive Elon Musk, who had promised a profit to investors […]
In Review; BMW 330e M Sport 4 Door Step Auto (PHEV)
Thank you to our business leasing customer, from Norwich, for sending through pictures of their new fleet addition – the BMW 3 series PHEV. Like many company car users, the driver we spoke to was very cost-conscious about company car tax. As such they entered into a conversation with our sales team – should I […]
Driver-less Taxi’s in London by 2021
Self-Driving cars take another huge step to reality as Addison Lee announces self-driving taxis in London by 2021. By 2021, driverless taxis may be quite normal. The London based Taxi company, Addision Lee thinks London is ready for driverless taxis within three years and over the weekend showed a mock up of the planned taxi. […]
Classic MGB is Resurrected as an Electric Car
Meet the classic RBW Electric MGB Roadster… After the 911 Porsche and of course the classic Jaguar E Type, the MG-B roadster was bound to be next for conversion to electric. RBW Electric cars are specialising in one off and limited editions, all based on classic and desirable car. In the case of the MGB, […]
Industry News; Meet the Mercedes EQ Hybrid Range
MERCEDES-BENZ PLANNING A HUGE RANGE OF HYBRID, PLUG-IN’S AND ELECTRIC CARS Mercedes already have a growing range of innovative hybrid and plug in hybrid cars. They already have some innovative solutions such as “in-motor electric power” too but there is so much more to come from the Mercedes brand in the fast-paced electric vehicle (EV) […]
Porsche Mission E Concept; Specs & Details
Porsche names the Mission E concept and begins to drip feed details in advance of the 2019 launch of the Taycan & Cross Turismo. The Mission E Porsche has been displayed for 2 years now at various stages of completeness, with its formal naming, Taycan, being the best indicator yet that the mighty Porsche are […]
Leasing Dilemma; Which Fuel Should I Choose?
Diesel/ Petrol/ Hybrid/ Electric/ EV/ Fuel Cell..? Which Fuel Should you Choose? Help & Advice for customers who are changing their lease car and fuel type… One of the topics we discussed recently here @CarLease UK was the question of fuel-choice! This is a question we do get asked by customers – should I lease […]
Industry News; Audi eTron & the Grey Man of e Cars
It seems to be normal to launch a new car in segments. Drip feed info then arrange a passenger experience in an unusual place to demonstrate a particular ability of a new car. In Audi’s case, they chose the road down from Pikes Peak to demonstrate the incredible ability of the car to charge its […]
Industry News; Zero Emissions & New Car Tax System
The drive to zero emissions and a new tax system? With emissions being a large component in the calculation of Benefit in Kind, going forward, the calculations will clearly change as the march to zero emissions continues. By 2030, the target is to have at least 50% of all new cars and 40% of new […]
In Review; Jaguar i-Pace 90kWh EV400 HSE 5dr (Auto)
Thank you to Jaguar for allowing one the CarLease UK team to review and photograph their new electric SUV proposition – the Jaguar I-Pace. With Tesla seemingly winning the electric car battle, manufacturers elsewhere have struggled to bring about genuine alternatives which can rival their Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Roadster. With some […]