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6 Of The Most Important High-End And Luxury Cars Of 2016

05 September 2016

Leading on from the first part of our 2016 vehicle review which looks at SUVS, here we’re going to share with you our picks from the high-end and luxury market. You may not be able to afford to kit out your whole company fleet with them, but even with one of these vehicles in your arsenal you can offer that little touch of class that will set your business a part from the rest. Read on to discover which of 2016s vehicles make it onto our list and exactly why they make the cut. BMW M2 Coupe The smallest model in the M range, the BMW M2 Coupe is definitely... Read full article

5 Of The Most Important SUVS of 2016

30 August 2016

2016 is the year that many great innovations and advancements in technology are adopted into the automotive industry. Our vehicles are becoming ever more like mobile offices and living rooms. Wireless connectivity, automated driving systems, increased performance metrics; driving is becoming a whole lot more convenient and enjoyable by the day. Leading the way in the market of low-mid range SUVs are a selected bunch of vehicles which show that you don’t have to compromise on performance and comfort if you’re buying on a budget. Join us as we take a... Read full article

The Best Communication Tools For Mobile Teams

22 August 2016

Keeping in touch with a team which are constantly on the move can be incredibly frustrating. Sending emails back and forward quickly becomes confusing and using whatsapp and text messaging is unreliable and ineffective for large amounts of information; yet the many project management apps out there make the process even more inconvenient and time-consuming. Luckily a few companies have recognised the problem of ineffective internal team communication and set out on a mission to fix it. If you’re looking for a new platform to manage all your organisations... Read full article

5 Common Issues Fleet Managers Encounter

15 August 2016

It’s not easy being a fleet manager. The role requires a unique combination of skills, including great communication, unbeatable negotiation skills, and top-notch technical knowledge. Add this to a knack for figures and administrative tasks, and you have yourself an excellent fleet manager. However, just like in other career paths, there are a number of challenges, roadblocks, and difficult decisions that must be dealt with along the way. These can range from general management mistakes to more specific issues with certain vehicles in your company fleet. Each... Read full article

5 Things To Look Out For When Choosing A Vehicle Leasing Provider

08 August 2016

Just like any market, you’ll find a wide range of quality among vehicle leasing providers. At the low end you have the usual suspects, with unclear pricing, hidden costs, unreliable maintenance departments, and poor customer service. These providers usually entice companies in with attractive deals or time-limited offers, which they soon live to regret. At the higher end of the market is where you’ll find the cream of the crop and get the best bang for your buck. However, it does take a fine eye to determine which providers are the customer favourites.... Read full article

Marshall Leasing welcomes back Mel Mizen

08 August 2016

Marshall Leasing are delighted to announce the return to our business of Mel Mizen, whose career in the motor and transport industries spans over 35years. Mel started with a role as an apprentice Motor Vehicle Technician, working on Range Rover, Rolls Royce and finally Mercedes Benz. He is a qualified vehicle technician with MOT tester accreditation. Mel then moved to Marshall Leasing where he worked as our Operations Manager. After 13 years he then became the Group Transport Manager for one of the UK's largest privately owned builder's merchants. This... Read full article

Advice For Keeping Your Fleet On The Road From National Fleet Managers

01 August 2016

Effectively managing uptime is crucial for any business that operates a fleet of company cars. This is ever more true for the services whose priority is to be available and mobile 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Two of the country’s pivotal services to public safety are breakdown and emergency services. If either were to be off the road for a significant amount of time each year, it would greatly effect the functioning of society, cost numerous lives, and have disastrous knock-on effects on the economy. This is exactly why the fleet... Read full article

Is The Future Of Company Cars In The Skies?

25 July 2016

From the interior dashboard and in-car equipment, to the energy that powers the engine and the automated driving systems; the technology of our cars is changing at a staggering rate. And just when you thought you could no longer keep up with all the advancements, another one comes along which could completely redefine personal transportation and the driving experience in unimaginable ways. Flying cars — yes, like the ones you’ve seen in The Jetson’s and Harry Potter — have been in development for years, and have recently made a... Read full article

Five Of The Best Company Cars On The Market

18 July 2016

The process of choosing a company car is a lot different from that of picking a private car. Company car tax is of course high—if not top—of the agenda, but there’s also a whole range of other factors to take into account such as connectivity, practicality for working, company image, and long distance comfort. Many of these things can be figured out on a test drive, so to help you whittle down the list of which cars to take out for a spin, we’ve rounded up five company cars which we believe are worth serious... Read full article

The World’s Smartest And Most Connected Car Companies

04 July 2016

We exist in the dawn of the digital age, an era where technology is advancing exponentially and all people and all things are becoming ever more connected every day. As we sit back and watch the Internet of Things and emerging technology shape our world, we’re bearing witness to the rise of ‘the connected car’. Technology has certainly enabled the rise of the connected car market, but mandates such as eCall in the EU, and a range of benefits for the whole automotive ecosystem — including increased opportunities for aftermarket hardware... Read full article

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