TWO thirds of people expect electric vehicles to simply be referred to as ‘cars’ by 2030. That’s according to new research by industry body Go Ultra Low, which has looked at how the technology is being normalised. This theory is backed by increased leasing enquiries for electric cars from customers. New models are coming to market too, with the VW ID.3, Peugeot…
SILVERSTONE Fleet Management has won the Customer Commitment Award at this year’s Northamptonshire Business Awards. The Northampton-based leasing broker took the 2019 title, which recognises organisations with a focus on customer service and care, having been finalists in previous years. Pictured above are owner Scott Norville (left) and sales manager Ryan Bishop. The awards were organised by Northamptonshire Chamber of Commerce, and…
MITSUBISHI’S Outlander PHEV has undergone more updates than your smartphone. The Japanese firm has just rolled out another batch of changes for its market leading PHEV. A new set of trim levels are the most noticeable alterations on paper, with the previous alpha-numeric system replaced by six new names: Verve, Design, Dynamic, Dynamic Safety, Exceed and Exceed Safety. Equipment has been improved…
Tired of letting Tesla have its own way in the electric super-saloon market, Porsche has released the Taycan. Boasting four-doors, four seats, and four wheel drive, the Taycan has the performance to tackle Tesla’s famous standing start times, plus the promise of legendary Porsche sportscar know how for its handling. Two models are available at launch – the Turbo and Turbo S.…
Tesla has shaken up the UK car market to the extent that the Model 3 – its most affordable model – was the third most registered car in August. The electric saloon was listed as ‘Other’ by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ monthly figures, with more than 2,000 Model 3’s registered last month. To put that into perspective, the Model…
JAGUAR Land Rover has appointed Andrew Jago as its new UK general manager for fleet and business. Jago has gained extensive experience abroad. Recently he was based in Germany, as a sales director of the Europe importer region. He said: “As the UK’s largest automotive manufacturer, Jaguar Land Rover is ideally positioned to service the needs of fleet and business customers in…
LAND ROVER has started the new Defender’s first expedition before it’s even been launched. The next generation of the legendary Landie has started out on a trip to the Frankfurt Motor Show – where it will get its public debut – all the way from Kazakhstan. Offering a first glimpse of the eagerly awaited new Land Rover, the Defender tackles the Valley…
VOLKSWAGEN has given its all-electric Golf a boost, reducing its price by almost £3,000. The e-Golf now starts at £27,575 after grants, making it more accessible for drivers looking to go electric. There are also some interesting leasing deals that are now being promoted: from sub-£200 a month (plus VAT). With a range of 144 miles available between charges, the e-Golf will…