The latest Ranger pick-up with improved engines, a host of safety advances and new models has been launched. The latest version of the Duratorq diesel now sports 150 bhp or 125 bhp depending on choice of model, with a 3.2 litre monster also available. The 2.2 litre though, is a strong engine, at 320 Nm […]
Ford enters the hybrid market with the new Mondeo and aims to retake the fleet market
Two new hybrid versions of the soon to be announced Mondeo will make up part of the line up. A regular hybrid and a plug in that will be called Energi. The Energi version is hoped to have emissions of less than 50g/km CO2 which undercuts emission requirements in Europe for several years to come. […]
The Ford Duratorq engine, the heart of a Transit
The Ford Duratorq engine was conceived as being a clean running, economical and easy to service/repair power plant which would have derivatives for cars and commercials. Released in 2000, the 2.0 diesel has been refined and improved year on year to the point where it is a strong rival to engines which are brand new such […]
The Ford Transit, is it still the best van?
In its present guise the Transit has been with us since 2000 with a facelift in 2011 when Ford started to fit the Duratorq diesel in all models, no matter what the layout. The new gearbox, a specially developed six speed unit, is fitted to all models and is well suited to the characteristics of […]
Sometimes the best Ford Van lease deal is simply the best help and advice
At Vanlease UK, we know our product. Whether it’s a SWB Transit van, a 17 seater Transit Minibus on a lease or something as complicated as a rear wheel drive three-way tipper, we work hard to make sure that we have an in-house account manager who specialises in it. With the new Transit just round […]
The New Transit Custom has taken up the mantle of best selling van, but why?
Whilst we wait for the new Transit, limited supply of the old model has increased demand for the latest Ford Transit Custom 270 SWB.
Car leasing deals for January 2013, cars in stock and ready to go
January always brings about new special offers and lease deals that are either a manufacturer getting the new year going or a manufacturer making way for a new model. In either case, the product is always backed by full manufacturers warranty and delivered to your door no matter where you are in the UK. […]
DVLA hint at getting rid of the tax disc
The DVLA is at last considering getting rid of tax discs, although not an open discussion, they have confirmed to the BVRLA that it is in deed being considered. For many years, trade and fleet bodies have petitioned the Department of Transport to stop using tax discs. Modern systems, using the registration number can immediately, […]
The all new Ford Ranger wins multiple awards
Fleet van have just awarded the all new Ford Ranger the title of Commercial Vehicle of the year.It was also awarded the pick-up of the year award. Ford Mo.Co. won the title of green manufacturer of the year, something about which we have written on here before. Ford this year have already won the engine of the year award […]
Choosing an ideal car to lease if you opt out
At Carlease UK we know that when a customer opts out of the company car leasing scheme, that you are going to need the best car lease offer that we can arrange for you and help in choosing your car. We strongly believe in eco-cars and modern efficient cars like the Focus EcoNetic and Ecoboost and Hybrid cars like the Toyota offer fantastic savings in terms of […]
Forgetting your Driving lessons
It has to be said that in modern road use safety does not always seem to be at forefront of everyone’s mind. It doesn’t need to be excessive, but after the third driver I had seen this week alone starting to break to turn without having signaled caused a panic in the driver behind them who was taken […]
Avoid losing your car due to heavy flooding
With warnings about heavy flooding across the UK now in effect its time that you start thinking about your safety while out driving in these dangerous conditions. Stories are constantly coming in to Car Lease UK from our customers abandoning their cars that have been trapped in flood waters. In reality it really isn’t that […]