SELECT Car Leasing is refreshing of its Select Electric arm to meet the needs of an increasing customer base. Launched in 2020, Select Electric has been Select Car Leasing’s dedicated electric web presence, offering a selection of hybrid and electric vehicles. The revamp follows a successful time at the British Motor Show earlier this year, with the firm sponsoring the Select Electric…
FOUR regions across the UK have seen electric vehicle numbers more than double in the past 12 months, according to analysis of DVLA data by LeaseLoco. The figures look at pure-electric (battery electric) car registrations across the UK. The car lease comparison site reports that the North West experienced the fastest growth compared to the same period in 2020, though the South…
New members of the Pike + Bambridge senior team, left to right: Craig Daniel, Susan Russell, Richard Utting and Piers Bambridge EDINBURGH-based leasing broker Pike + Bambridge has added three new appointments to its senior team in preparation for significant growth. Richard Utting joins as commercial director; Susan Russell as head of marketing; and Craig Daniel as head of private client concierge.…
CAZOO has completed the purchase of SMH Fleet Solutions in a deal worth around £70 million. The acquisition is the latest to be completed in a considerable expansion drive from the online car retail specialist, which includes a new subscription service for new cars. Doubling Cazoo’s logistics division with the addition of 11 new sites, the deal looks set to dramatically expand…
FORMER Nissan fleet director Peter McDonald has been appointed director for mobility at smart charging specialist Ohme. Having extensive experience in fleet and the general automotive space, Peter McDonald has left Nissan after two years as fleet director, and moved to scale-up Ohme. The smart EV charging firm has brought in McDonald to help grow the brand, expanding on existing relationships and…
DRIVERS are looking to premium models after a year of careful budgeting according to Leasing.com data, with more expensive models such as the Range Rover Sport and Volvo XC40 returning to the ‘best-seller’ lists for August 2021. Compared with the same month in 2020 – which was clearly affected by Covid-19 – affordable leased vehicle enquiries grew 38% in August 21; that’s…
Pictured above are awards host, ITV Good Morning Britain presenter Charlotte Hawkins, Matt Woodward (Carparison) and judge Christopher Macgowan OBE. CARPARISON has been named as the Best Finance or Leasing Broker in the 2021 edition of the Automotive Management Awards. Recognised for efforts to continuously offer customers a simple and trustworthy leasing experience, Carparison saw off tough competition for the prestigious prize.…
TRANSPORT for Greater Manchester has turned to QV Systems’ Accelerate software to help tackle air pollution in the region. The platform will enable businesses and other commercial vehicle operators to apply for central government support when buying low-emission vehicles ahead of the Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone, commencing 30 May 2022. Due to launch in November, the Financial Support Scheme will be…