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CLM announces management buy out

CLM Fleet Management buy out

CLM Fleet Management has confirmed that it is now an independently-owned business, following the completion go its management buy out (MBO). Formerly part of the Maxxia Group, fleet management specialists CLM is now owned by a management team consisting of CEO John Lawrence, CCO Andy Short, and CIO Andrew Beard. The deal comes after the team negotiated a deal with Maxxia’s backers,…

Leasing Options celebrates long-serving team members

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LEASING Options has surprised two of its longest-serving members of stand, presenting them with gifts at the company’s recent Jubilee party. Celebrating 20 years at the Manchester-based car leasing company, Rob Heys and Michelle Fairclough were each presented with a personalised Mont Blanc pen and £1,000 cash. The tokens of appreciation from Leasing Options are thanks for the hard work they have…

Vauxhall and carwow extend strategic partnership

carwow and Vauxhall partnership extended

CARWOW and Vauxhall have signed up to extend their strategic partnership for the remainder of 2022. It means the British manufacturer continues to have access to carwow’s marketplace expertise for the second half of the year. The primary aim of the partnership, which has proven successful since its creation in 2019, is to help drive growth in Vauxhall’s share of electric vehicle…

Lex Autolease supports Great British EV Rally

GB EV Rally

THE Great British EV Rally is set to take place from 4th to 8th July 2022, seeing teams of drivers complete the more than 1,200 miles from John O’Groats to Lands End. Supported by Lex Autolease and organised by GreenFleet, the event aims to showcase British EV excellence, with a variety of vehicles and drivers to complete the challenging course. Following on…

Synergy boosts Quest Solutions’ growth

Synergy Car Leasing Quest Solutions Kia

SYNERGY Car Leasing has supported Quest Solutions in its need for an increased company car fleet. The Bradford-based glazing firm required seven new vehicles for site managers, and turned to Synergy to help continue its growth. Also based in Yorkshire, automotive finance and credit broker Synergy Car Leasing picked up the brief that all vehicles supplied needed to be suitable for site…

Vansdirect business manager to compete in Ironman challenge

Broker News - Vansdirect's Lucy Greedy set for Ironman World Championships

VANSDIRECT is backing one of its managers as she is set to compete in the 70.3 Ironman World Championships later this year. Lucy Greedy, business support manager at the Newport-based van leasing broker, has qualified for the event, which will be held in Utah in October. The company is supporting Lucy by helping with her travel costs and providing cycling equipment.  The…

Select announces partnership with Egg

Broker News - Select Car Leasing Egg partnership

SELECT Car Leasing has agreed a partnership for energy provider Egg to become an official partner for electric vehicle (EV) charge point subscriptions. The sustainable energy solutions firm will offer Select customers their first month free on a £30-per-month home EV charger subscription. Egg is offering the deal to individual customers, as well as those leasing electric cars or vans through the…