Catch up on the latest news about on fleet management, the automotive Industry and Marshall Leasing
09 April 2018
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With businesses accounting for around half of all new car sales, manufacturers are continually working to build the best company cars as possible. And as fuel-efficiency is high on the priorities of every fleet manager today, that means a healthy market of mid-range electric and hybrid vehicles.
But as more and more EVs are produced and carmakers orientate their strategies toward green energy, it can be difficult for businesses to know where to start. Not every EV fits the specs for a company car, and so it’s important to whittle down the pile so that the...
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03 April 2018
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With schools shut, rural communities cut off, commuters stuck overnight on roads, thousands of people without water, and many businesses temporarily shut down, winter weather conditions (especially in Spring!) never fail to bring all-out chaos to the UK.
Unlike in Nordic countries where it’s business as usual no matter if it’s rain, ice, sleet, or snow, erratic weather patterns and inadequate infrastructure mean in the UK, it’s normally up to firefighters, farmers, and 4x4 owners to make do, and, as the saying goes, keep calm and carry on.
This...
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26 March 2018
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As fuel prices rise again for the third consecutive month, more and more fleet managers are getting serious about running their vehicles at maximum efficiency.
Sure, oil prices aren’t getting any lower, and instead of converting to a hybrid or all electric fleet, there isn’t much we can do about diesel and petrol hitting their highest prices since 2014. However, thanks to advancing company car tech, there are more options than ever for getting the most out of your fleet.
So, whether you're not yet ready to embrace the electric revolution or you...
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19 March 2018
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From tiny GPS devices to vast custom-built management systems, today, every business seems to be employing fleet technology in some form or other.
However, the full potential of such tech is still far from being realised. What many businesses have failed to recognise is that it’s not the system or software itself that adds value to your business, but how you use it.
That’s why no matter how advanced the technology, it’s only as good as the person or company that's managing it. So with that in mind, read on to discover five benefits that...
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15 March 2018
The Fleet News Awards, now in its 30th year, represent the pinnacle of fleet achievement. Judged by some of the most respected fleets, leasing providers and pricing guides in the country, chaired by ex-SMMT chief executive Christopher Macgowan and audited by Deloitte, they combine transparency with robust deliberations to ensure only the very best companies and people are victorious.
The fleet industry put on a show of strength as over 1400 guests gathered for one of the biggest fleet industry events of the year.
Marshall Leasing has been highly commended on two...
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12 March 2018
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As electric vehicle technology advances so quickly, carmakers are finding it difficult to set accurate figures for their forthcoming releases. Ranges are increasing, charging times reducing, and performance is becoming just as good — if not better — than their fossil fuel equivalents.
No doubt it's an incredibly exciting time in automotive history. And fortunately for businesses, it's a time that’s opening up a diverse marketplace of models and motors and presenting the ideal opportunity for those looking to update their company fleet...
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05 March 2018
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The 2018 Geneva International Motor Show, one of the world's most anticipated automotive expositions, is just around the corner. And if last year’s show is anything to go by, where we saw introductory models from Alpine and DS and new releases from Audi, Honda, Volvo, and Seat, 2018 will be another grand display of automotive power.
You wouldn’t be wrong in thinking that Geneva 2018 will mostly be about autonomous technology and electric vehicles - the two central running themes of recent years. But Geneva is also the time when performance cars get...
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26 February 2018
One of the advantages of living in Britain is that we have some of the most beautiful countryside in the world and some of the best roads to experience it from.
And what better time to go for a drive and take in the breathtaking scenery than when its 5 below zero and the whole world is consumed with shopping and making plans for the big day?
Take advantage of "the Beast from the East" and head out into the beautiful English countryside with our top five winter drives.
Edinburgh to St Andrews
This short, one and a half hour drive from Edinburgh to St...
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19 February 2018
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As the birthplace of the first automobile and one of the largest producers of vehicles in the world, Germany is undoubtedly the home of the modern car.
On the international stage, the country is revered for its automotive engineering prowess across a range of vehicle types, with brands like Audi, BMW, Porsche, VW, Opel, and Mercedes-Benz making the country famous for both quality and performance.
And as a place that’s known for getting things done, one area the German automotive industry has excelled in is business saloons. The market is dominated by the...
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05 February 2018
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It’s difficult enough to keep track of the costs of running a fleet, never mind reducing those costs to such an effect they have an impact on your company’s bottom line.
This little dilemma can quickly lead to the management of a fleet falling into complete disarray. And as a result, leave managers grasping at straws for whatever small win they can manage, instead of using their time in the areas where the real money is to be made.
Avoid getting into this trap with your fleet and discover our top four ways businesses and fleet managers can make...
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