Gofor goes platinum
CONGRATULATIONS to Edinburgh broker Gofor which recently became a Platinum Partner of ALD Automotive-LeasePlan.
Platinum status is only given to a small number of leasing brokers to acknowledge their dedication, hard work and excellence in customer commitment from the combined ALD/LeasePlan Ayvens funder.
“It’s a terrific accolade and a testament to the value of partnership building,” commented CEO Graham Lesslie. “My thanks to the support of Alison Freeth and Mike Thompson over the years.”
Pictured above is Graham Lesslie receiving the Platinum accolade from LeasePlan Account Manager Alison Freeth.
Vansdirect goes back into Touring Cars
Vansdirect is back in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) for the remainder of the 2024 season. It is returning with Team Bristol Street Motors which it partnered in the 2021 and 2022 seasons.
The renewed partnership underwent a soft launch during the most recent race meeting at Knockhill, as Vansdirect branding featured on all four of the Team Bristol Street Motors/Xcelr8 Motorsport Hyundai i30 Fastback N race cars.
Gregor Mackie, Divisional Operations Director of Vertu Ventures, who oversees the Vansdirect brand, said: “We are delighted to announce our return to the British Touring Car Championship paddock and are excited at the prospect of working with Team Bristol Street Motors again for the three events left on the schedule.
“Our partnership during 2021 and 2022 was hugely successful, and as part of the wider Vertu Motors group, we have kept a watchful eye on how the team has been performing. We look forward to not only supporting the team as it bids to secure the title again this season, but also to showcasing the Vansdirect name alongside a series that relies heavily on commercial vehicles to keep the show on the road!”
Paul Radloff the Marathon Man
CONGRATULATIONS to Paul Radloff of Crusader Vans who has been running marathons for charity: a remarkable eight marathons in 10 months.
His exceptional efforts have been in aid of MACS, a small national charity dedicated to helping children and adults born without eyes or with underdeveloped eyes.
Paul’s efforts began in September 2023 with the Great North Run. Then, over the following eight months, he conquered five marathons and an ultra-marathon across five different countries, culminating in the 54-mile Comrades Ultra Marathon in South Africa, which he completed in an impressive 10 hours and 38 minutes!
Pictured above is Director of Crusader Vans, Dave Shoebridge (right), handing over a cheque to the value of £700 to Paul Radloff for the MACS charity, representing £100 for each marathon completed. “It’s an achievement we’re all incredibly proud of,” said Dave.
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Ralph Morton is the leading journalist in the leasing broker sector and editor of Broker News, the website which provides information and news for BVRLA-registered leasing brokers. He also writes extensively on the fleet and leasing market in both the UK and Europe.
