A NEW interim leasing package has been launched by Kardi Leasing in response to worldwide shortages of new models and extended lead times brought about by the lack of semiconductor availability. The Milton Keynes-based leasing broker says it will provide clients with brand new vehicles on a temporary basis until their ordered, specified vehicle is built and delivered from the factory. With…
THE Sunbury-on-Thames leasing broker, DriveSmart, has launched a brand new Carbon Footprint Calculator. The latest tool adds to the recently launched salary sacrifice comparitor introduced by the business and allows site visitors to compare side-by-side the annual carbon footprint of petrol, diesel and hybrid cars and vans. Drivers looking to lease a new car or van can see the impact of engine…
MANCHESTER-based leasing broker Leasing Options has teamed up with LifeWorks, a total well-being solution, to help support staff and provide mental health assistance. The broker says that it recognises the pandemic has affected people in a variety of ways, and that by working with LifeWorks it can provide advice and support on a variety of issues including coping with change, future proofing…
RB Associates celebrating their triple victory with Fleet Procure MD Lee Jones at the awards. From L to R: Farrell Eden, Faye Swales, Lee Jones and Kirsty Cunningham THE Ford terms holder RB Associates won no fewer than three awards at last night’s Fleet Procure Conference and Awards (29 November). Held at crazy golf indoor centre Puttshack in west London’s Westfield shopping…
PAACK Logistics has partnered with Rivervale Leasing and DRIVE Software Solutions’ ODO broker fleet management platform to roll out electric vehicles for use in last-mile deliveries. Brighton-based leasing broker Rivervale is working with the logistics firm to provide an end-to-end solution, covering everything from negotiating preferred manufacturer terms and finance rates to advising on a fleet of electric vans that is fit…
SAY hello to Csaba Vincze, the new Nissan fleet director. Csaba has extensive experience at Nissan, most recently as head of the managing director’s office where he co-ordinated group functions and was a member of the management committee. Before then he enjoyed extensive senior management responsibilities in sales and product management gained in central and eastern Europe, across both passenger car and…
THE French financial regulator has approved the takeover of Europcar by a consortium led by Volkswagen. According to an official statement, the French market regulator AMF (Autorite des marches financiers) has approved the takeover offer from Green Mobility Holding SA. The start of the acceptance period for the tender of shares in Europcar Mobility Group will be announced by the AMF. Green…
RYAN Johnson is the new managing director of Enterprise for the UK and Ireland. Ryan takes over the reins at the vehicle rental and mobility provider following the appointment of former MD Khaled Shahbo as senior vice president of European operations. Previously general manager of Enterprise’s largest UK region, the Southeast England group, Ryan first joined the business as a management trainee,…