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; Toyota C-HR 1.8 Hybrid Icon 5dr CVT (Auto)
Thank you to our existing personal leasing customer, from Stafford, for sending through pictures of their new car – the Toyota C-HR SUV Hybrid. A point which was raised during this transaction was the note of “delivery”. When you lease a vehicle, the car will be delivered to your home or business address. This is […]
Industry News; Volvo Confirms Production of Electric Saloon
AFTER TEN YEARS OF PLANNING AND RESEARCH FOLLOWING A CHINESE TAKEOVER, COULD VOLVO BE READY TO BE A BIG PLAYER AT LAST? In 2011, Volvo committed to have every model either hybrid or full electric by 2019. With the creation of the Polestar range, they will also have a car to rival the market leading […]
In Review; Toyota C-HR 1.8 Petrol Hybrid Dynamic 5 door CVT (Auto)
Thank you to our Silloloth Wigton based personal leasing customer for sending through a couple of pictures of their new car – the Toyota C-HR (SUV). As a nationwide business, we manage customers from north to south and east to west. Where you are based is largely irrelevant as all of our vehicles are either […]
In Review; Tesla Model X 100kWh
Firstly, a big thank you to one of our used-car partners, Vanrooyen-eps for allowing us to photograph one of their latest stock additions – the Tesla MODEL X HATCHBACK 100kWh Dual Motor Performance 5d! At CarLease UK we can only offer vehicle procurement solutions (contract hire and purchase) on new vehicles. Due budgetary and regulatory […]
Industry News; Ikea invests in Hybrid Cars
You know that eco car leasing is getting interesting when Ikea invests in hybrid-vehicle builder XL Hybrids… XL Hybrids is one of very few companies in the world that supply conversion kits for petrol trucks and pickups. A recent call for venture capital realised $22 million. In adition, IKEA, the Swedish Furniture company have invested […]
Industry News; Dyson vs. Electric Cars
Dyson are planning to develop an electric car and are already describing it as radical… Mercedes-Benz probably make a hand drier via one of their subsidiary companies and interestingly elsewhere in the world, Hyundai, make vacuum cleaners… But is that any reason for Dyson to venture into a market that they know nothing about? Said […]
Industry News; Tesla Model 3 vs. Nissan Leaf
HAS THE TESLA 3 GOT A SURPRISE RIVAL..? The Tesla 3 was insanely marketed nearly a year before its still to be confirmed launch. In the meantime, with Tesla still taking deposits for cars that have no guaranteed delivery date, VW, BMW and especially Nissan are sneaking up behind with really interesting products. Of special […]
Hybrid & Electric Car Leasing; The Facts
Is electric car leasing realistic yet? As a company car driver the thought of being penalised for daring to drive a car as part of your job is now commonplace, as such its natural to look for ways in which you can drive smarter to save money… There are choices of course, such as driving […]
Think Tank campaigns for budget reversal
Think Tank campaigns for budget reversal The Institute for Public Research, has taken up the 100% capital allowance for lease cars argument with the government and asked that the policy is reversed. As from the last budget, only a car with CO2 emissions below 95g/km can claim 100% of […]