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What Will The Next Generation Of Company Cars Look Like?

25 April 2016

A car is no longer solely a vehicle for getting from A to B. This can be a shock for many people who are still driving around in cars built in the ‘90s. Cruise control, touch screen technology, satellite navigation; waking up to the reality of car technology in 2016 can be a real eye-opener. But with the exponential growth of technology and the recent breakthroughs in automation, fuel, and safety, the company cars of tomorrow are going to be ever more surprising. Let’s find out why by taking a closer look at what the next generation of company... Read full article

A Review Of Some Of The Best Low Tax Company Cars

18 April 2016

There are so many things to consider, from reliability, drivability and comfort, to insurance, emissions and fuel economy, that the task in many companies has even opened up its own position. These seasoned company car fleet managers have learned the tricks of the trade and are adept at finding the right cars, getting started by picking cars that fall under a low tax bracket. Once this step is complete, they can then whittle down the contenders using other filters like those mentioned above. As an experienced fleet management company, this is exactly... Read full article

The Budget 2016

17 March 2016

As you may know Peter Cakebread our Managing Director ( Marshall Leasing ) has only recently stepped down from his role as Chairman the BVRLA. We trust that you will find the BVRLA’s Budget Summary of interest. Original article can be found here The Chancellor of the Exchequer has delivered his eighth Budget at the House of Commons, and set out the Government's spending plans. The BVRLA has produced a summary of the key points of interest to the vehicle rental and leasing industry. Vehicle Excise Duty VED rates for cars and vans... Read full article

Marshall Leasing win CEO of year Award alongside Alphabet!

20 May 2015

Marshall Leasing win CEO of year Award alongside Alphabet! As many of our clients know Marshall Leasing competes with Alphabet on a regular basis. But last week at the International Auto Finance Network Spring Conference and Awards our two companies were honoured jointly IAFN CEO of the Year award The winners were chosen by a selection committee of 17 judges drawn from business and consultancies. They used a robust set of independently verified procedures to score the shortlisted candidates, while the entire process was overseen by Tarun Mistry, the... Read full article

People behind the scenes

20 March 2015

Doug has been with Marshall Leasing for 11 years. His last post was managing the fleet for the national crime squad, where he had special responsibility for covert under-cover vehicles used by the drug squad ML: Doug, life must seem a bit dull after working for the drug squad? DJ: Evidence still plays a big part in my work! In my role I am responsible for managing the re-charge on vehicle returns. It’s really important to produce the evidence and focus on the facts when you’re dealing with such an emotive issue as re-charges. Our clients have to trust me... Read full article

New Recruitment Drives Marshall Leasing forward

16 March 2015

Recruitment enhances Marshall Leasing Marshall Leasing are delighted to announce the recruitment of three new front-line professionals Julie Irons, New Business Account Manager Julie is married with two sons. She started her career as a Highways Officer, assessing planning applications and negotiating with developers for contributions to highway improvements. At 30, Julie changed direction and began to use her negotiation skills in sales, with roles in education, advertising, and her own company. Since 2006, Julie has worked at Marshalls Landscaping Products,... Read full article

Peter Cakebread inaugurated into FN50 Hall of Fame

07 November 2014

On Tuesday night, at the annual FN50 dinner, Peter Cakebread was inaugurated into the FN50 Hall of Fame. This was, of course, about recognising the man, but it is also about recognition of the brand. Coincidentally, Peter has been with Marshall for almost 25 years, and alongside his inauguration it was announced that Marshall Leasing has hit 25 in the Fleet News top 50 leasing companies in order of size. Twenty five years is a long time on anyone’s loyalty card, and Peter has not made this journey alone. Alongside him are fellow directors and... Read full article

Peter Cakebread: The Value of Service

15 May 2014

I don’t know about you, but I sometimes hanker back to the days when you could go into a shop and the staff would not only know you by name, but would also have a pretty good idea of what you would wish to buy. And they’d also be happy to have a chat about the football, or whatever else took your fancy. Now, most sales transactions are just…well, transactions. With little in the way of personality, but plenty of efficiency. But I would wager that the benefits of that efficiency are largely felt by the vendor, not the customer. When I am asked... Read full article

Energy Saving Trust - Fleet Hero Awards 2013

06 December 2013

As environmental concerns continue to move up the agenda for the UK government and businesses alike, all opportunities to encourage innovation are to be welcomed with open arms. Which is why events such as the Energy Saving Trust's recent Fleet Hero Awards are more important than ever before. The 8th annual Fleet Hero Awards took place last week (Nov. 28) at London's Institute of Directors to honour England’s green fleet champions. The awards aim to recognise the organisations with the most energy efficient practices and environmentally... Read full article

Marshall Leasing’s Peter Cakebread Becomes BVRLA Chairman

16 May 2013

Marshall Leasing’s Managing Director, Peter Cakebread, has become the new Chairman of the British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA). The role, which he will hold for the next two years, has been made official at the Association’s AGM today. In his new capacity, Peter will be actively involved in representing the interests of all members – both large and small – and helping to ensure the future health of the industry. With a career in the leasing industry spanning more than 30 years, Peter has been a Committee member of the BVRLA... Read full article

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