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5 Cars to Get Excited About in 2017

09 January 2017

2016 was a great year in the motor industry. We saw the release of the Alfa Romeo Giulia saloon, the Bentley Bentayga SUV, the BMW M2 coupe, and we got a first glimpse of the Ford GT supercar. But 2017 is about to get a whole lot more exciting; here’s our list of five cars to get excited about this year. Abarth 500X We’ve all seen the Fiat 500 Abarth, but 2017 will see the release of the Abarth 500X. The much anticipated new take on the standard Fiat 500X will see bigger wheels, lowered suspension, deep spoilers, and a sports exhaust. The Abarth version... Read full article

2017: The Year of the Electric Car

02 January 2017

In an attempt to encourage the uptake of electric cars, in 2017 the government will introduce changes that will make electric cars more affordable, more accessible, and a more attractive proposition than tradition petrol and diesel vehicles. In September, MPs released a report that showed that our uptake of electric cars is way below their expectations. The government’s aim is for 9% of new cars and vans in the UK to be classed as ultra-low emission vehicles (electric cars being classed as ultra-low emission) by 2020. The report shows that current projections only... Read full article

Plug-in to the Future

19 December 2016

Electric or plug-in vehicles have come along way in recent years. A recent study shows that 12.7% of Marshall Leasing customers have been supplied with Plug-in vehicles; this covers battery electric (BEV) and petrol and diesel engine hybrids (PHEV). The most popular models customers are choosing reflect the current market trends; Mitsubishi Outland PHEV Mercedes C350e BMW 330e VW Golf GTE Volvo XC90 T8 A look at modern electric car or plug-in vehicles (PIVs) as they are now called is a far cry from this and shows why more and more people are considering... Read full article

Ringing in the changes

09 December 2016

At Marshall Leasing we are always looking for ways to improve our customer offering or reduce costs on behalf of our valued customers. With immediate effect, we have switched our Driver Services contact number to a 0345 dialling code, whereby call charges will be capped at standard geographical rates and will likely be included in any mobile call bundles, as with any normal 01/02 prefix. Our existing 0845 number will run alongside this new number for a while but will ultimately be switched off leaving a simple recoded message to redial using the 0345 prefix. We... Read full article

CASE STUDY - Inspectorate International

08 December 2016

The Background Inspectorate International established in 1885, subsequently acquired by Bureau Veritas in 2010. Bureau Veritas is a global leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification services, serving more than 400,000 companies worldwide. Inspectorate provides inspection and testing services, including shore, ship, terminal and pipeline, inspection as well as weighing and drawing accurate samples. Inspectorate has a UK workforce of 200 employees. The challenge Inspectorate’s fleet comprises 65 vehicles, 55 cars and 10 vans, operating nationwide covering... Read full article

Autumn Statement - Salary Sacrifice changes and possible implications

06 December 2016

As many of you will be aware, in the Autumn Statement, the Chancellor announced some very significant changes to vehicle Salary Sacrifice arrangements, aimed squarely at removing tax incentives which he perceived to be unfair and which resulted in a reduced tax take. Essentially, under the new rules, tax will be charged on the higher of the Benefit in Kind and the actual salary sacrificed. In a nod to the environment, ULEV’s will continue to have tax charged on the Benefit in Kind, with no reference to the amount of salary sacrificed. The Chancellor also made... Read full article

8 things to consider when managing a fleet

28 November 2016

Effectively managing a fleet isn’t always an easy task. When dealing with a number of vehicles you have to consider not just the vehicles themselves, but also health, safety, and of course legislation. However, fortunately, a little bit of purposeful planning can bring in some significant results. Here are 8 things to consider when managing a fleet. 1. Stay in control of your data One of the quickest ways fleet managers can get overwhelmed is when getting bogged down by data. Make sure you have a way to centralise your information so when you have to... Read full article

5 Advanced Car Technologies we can expect by 2020

21 November 2016

We’re seeing a huge number of advancements in automotive technology lately, and in the next decade, automobile manufacturers and consumers alike will be positioned to reap the benefits. Everyone from Tesla to Google to Ford has been working to overcome the final barriers to autonomous driving, and soon we could see a drastically different landscape when it comes to traffic on the roads. It’s likely that car safety will improve, and alongside it comfort. Combine this with huge advances in the Internet of Things (IoT), in which millions of sensors will be... Read full article

Marshall Leasing win ACFO award for the third time

17 November 2016

Last night (16 November) ACFO hosted their annual awards dinner at the St John’s Hotel, Solihull. ACFO is the UK’s premier representative organisation for fleet decision-makers in charge of cars and light commercial vehicles. The organisation exists to help fleet decision makers improve the effectiveness and efficiency of their business travel operation. Established more than 40 years ago, ACFO’s membership includes most of Britain’s major fleets as well as those drawn from the SME sector. Jonathan Ross Sales & Marketing Director was on hand... Read full article

4 important questions to help you choose the perfect company car

14 November 2016

Choosing the best company car for your organization can be a complicated process, however, there are many benefits for both you and your employees if you are able to do so. The following article won’t be providing much in depth technical knowledge but will offer you a solid base from which to make the decision as to what company car to go with. Here are 4 important questions to help you choose the perfect company car. 1. What is the car to be used for? When choosing a company car, this is typically the first thing you want to consider. If you are going to... Read full article

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