Thank you to our local business leasing customer from Leigh (Greater Manchester), for collecting their brand-new fleet vehicle from the CarLease/Car-E-Lease UK team – the Kia Niro Hybrid. Working with local businesses, particularly when they are your IT provider, is always a pleasure. Express IT are a managed IT provider who can offer services on […]
In Review; Volvo 2.0 T8 [390] Hybrid R DESIGN AWD Geartronic (PHEV / Petrol)
Do I need to get a home charge point? Do all hybrids need to be plugged in? Thank you to our personal leasing customer from the Wirral (Merseyside) for sending through pictures of their brand-new car, the Volvo XC90 SUV. There is a an initial perception that anything electrified must be for businesses and company […]
In Review; Lexus 250h 2.0 F-Sport 5dr CVT (Petrol/ Hybrid)
The end of company car tax as we know it? The team at Car-E-Lease understand the importance of moving towards more sustainable automotive future. It was a pleasure to be part of the Go Electric roadshow in Bury this week which was hosted by the GM Chamber of Commerce and Transport for Greater Manchester. Eco […]
In Review; Hyundai Ioniq 88kW Electric Premium SE 28kWh (Electric/ Auto)
What is the cheapest electric car lease in the UK? Can I, or the business, do a short-term electric car lease? Do you get free maintenance with electric cars? All very good queries, some of which were raised at our recent Leigh Expo where we showcased a number of cars to the public and local […]
In Review; Hyundai Ioniq 1.6 GDi Plug-in Hybrid Premium SE DCT (Auto/ Hybrid)
What are those cars you have to plug-in? Do all hybrids have to be petrol? Do all hybrids save me money on my company car tax bill? Following on from our recent blogs, we touched on Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) recent struggles which was formally announced yesterday in the form of a £3.6 billion loss. […]
Say Hello to the Vauxhall Grandland X Hybrid
Peugeot Citroen group release their first electric hybrid with the Grandland Hybrid. The Vauxhall plug in hybrid Grandland has been unveiled with a 297bhp petrol-electric drivetrain and a 13 kwh battery. The PSA developed system, which should shortly appear in Citroen and Peugeot models, as well as the second generation Mokka. The new Phev uses […]
Manchester & The CAZ (Clean Air Zone ) – The Facts
Talking of Greater Manchester, will customers be able to drive diesel SUVs now that a Clean Air Zone (CAZ) is being introduced..? The introduction of a CAZ is happening across the UK, not just for Manchester. Essentially, these are areas where targeted action is being taken to discourage the most polluting of vehicles from entering […]
In Review; Toyota C-HR 1.2T Icon 5dr (Petrol/ Manual)
Without a doubt the UK automotive industry is SUV-mad. In particular anything small-medium and petrol just seems to sell within the leasing industry. It is no surprise that cars like the Seat Arona, VW T-Roc and even the Mercedes GLA (in the prestige range) have been such successful lease deals over the last 3 months. […]
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, […]
Long Term Test Vehicle; Nissan Leaf 110kW Tekna 40kWh 5dr Auto
Over the next few months we are going to be reviewing some of the best electric car leasing deals of 2019. Without a doubt, electric and low emissions vehicles (which we refer to as “Alternative Fuel Vehicles”) are the most popular subject in the automotive industry; not just in the UK but worldwide. So much […]
2019 BMW i3 to Get Bigger Battery
2019 BMW i3 to get bigger battery with 153-mile range BMW will increase the battery size of the i3 for 2019. The new 42 kwh, using the 350 volt architecture, should deliver better than 150 mile electric only range. The new battery will be used in the i3, the i3s and the Range Extender The […]
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) […]