Fleet funding

Salary sacrifice has been one of the big success stories in the leasing sector, but all too often this is not reflected in the take-up rates of individual schemes.

The transition to EVs and a multitude of other ever-changing factors make it important to regularly review how vehicles are procured.

Changing factors mean it is important to weigh up the pros and cons of each method regularly to ensure you choose the right path for both your employer and its employees.

Transparency. A single word that neatly encapsulates Holman’s global business philosophy.

Zenith's investment comes as a result of more company car fleets making the switch to electric and salary sacrifice continuing to gain traction in the market.

After a relatively stable few years, the UK leasing sector was stung into action in 2022 with the Leasys/Free2Move unification one of a raft of significant mergers.

Salary sacrifice (sal/sac) is increasing in popularity among companies as a way of giving employees a cost-effective way of accessing a low emissions car. But a high uptake is not always guaranteed. We look at how to make a scheme work for both businesses and staff.

Novuna Vehicle Solutions ranging director Jon Lawes is on a mission to address the challenge of decarbonisation

CEO Mike Dennett reveals how his new retail and corporate funding responsibilities will leverage core synergies and improve customer knowledge

Having changed its name to reflect its global reach, Holman has an ambition to be a UK top 10 FN50 player

Award-winning authority believes it can’t be anything else but green

The environment has become the primary focus of fleet decision-makers, forcing a new approach by leasing companies

Economic uncertainty, new working practices and growth in staff benefits are changing fleet expectations of their leasing partners

Finance houses linked to vehicle manufacturers are developing a suite of new car ownership models

Businesses and their employees seeking to go green are proving a boon for Fleet Alliance

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions urges fleets to order vehicles now to avoid costly contract extensions

Meeting the need for ‘sustainable mobility’ for fleets, employees, retail and industry partners is at the heart of Lakshmi Moorthy’s strategy

JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions has enjoyed a huge growth period. We discover the keys to its success

A lack of key components such as semiconductors has led to a cut in commercial vehicle production.

Multi-marque business is crucial to growth aspirations, although VW brands remain the priority

Drivers’ greater willingness to buy online, prompted by the pandemic, suits brokering company well

Willmott Dixon CFO explains why the business decided to change its car funding polic

Drivers urged to carry out regular maintenance checks to avoid costly fair wear and tear outlay, reports Gareth Roberts

New UK managing director Nick Caller sets out an ‘aggressive’ plan for growth focused on finance lease and fleet management services

Full electric vehicles have been given a major boost by the 0% benefit-in-kind tax move, reports Sarah Tooze

Darren Hodson of Smith Cooper Corporate Finance comments on wide-ranging Government initiatives available to the fleet and leasing sector.

The company car sector looks set to grow again. Andrew Ryan looks at the reasons for this and how fleet decision-makers can help ensure its future success

The 0% benefit-in-kind tax rate for battery electric vehicles makes the staff benefit a valuable tool, say experts

Organisations can use their company car choice lists as a tool to increase uptake of electric vehicles

Examining the pros and cons of agreeing long contract hire agreements

The split between business/fleet funding and private/retail for cars has changed dramatically over the past year.

Ability to add or subtract vehicles with little notice or penalty is proving popular in some sectors

The country’s top 50 vehicle leasing companies collectively reported a record-breaking year, according to the latest available figures.

A new emissions testing regime, economic uncertainty and a demand for greater flexibility have all impacted fleet funding and replacement cycles over the past year.

Economic uncertainty and potential air quality restrictions have created a challenging funding environment for vans over the past year.

Fleet decision-makers also discuss cash or company car options and car clubs

Europcar Mobility Group UK managing director Gary Smith says it’s ready for the challenge of changing daily rental market and the growing demand for multi-modal services.

Research shines light on factors influencing big decisions as almost one in four fleets intend to change funding methods, reports Jonathan Manning.

Aviva's decision to lease its fleet from one supplier means group travel and fleet manager Ryan Coles’s team can concentrate on the bigger picture.