Fleet Alliance reports strong uptake in EV salary sacrifice

Increasing numbers of businesses are adding the employee benefit of leasing an EV through a salary sacrifice scheme to take advantage of generous BIK tax rates while reducing their carbon footprint. So says leasing and fleet management specialist, Fleet Alliance, which is reporting strong uptake of its salary sacrifice scheme. Since the start of this year, dozens of companies have taken advantage of the Fleet Alliance salary sacrifice scheme, which is aimed primarily at SMEs but which is available to businesses of all sizes.

Fleet Alliance reports strong uptake in EV salary sacrifice

Sep 18, 2023

Increasing numbers of businesses are adding the employee benefit of leasing an EV through a salary sacrifice scheme to take advantage of generous BIK tax rates while reducing their carbon footprint. So says leasing and fleet management specialist, Fleet Alliance, which is reporting strong uptake of its salary sacrifice scheme. Since the start of this year, dozens of companies have taken advantage of the Fleet Alliance salary sacrifice scheme, which is aimed primarily at SMEs but which is available to businesses of all sizes.

Holman expands its service, maintenance, and repair network

Leasing and fleet management provider, Holman, has undergone a major expansion of its service, maintenance and repair (SMR) network in the past year, tripling its size. This strategic initiative has taken Holman’s network from circa 500 locations to over 2,000, enabling Holman to provide comprehensive solutions to its diverse customer base, significantly reducing downtime and enhancing cost control.

Holman expands its service, maintenance, and repair network

Sep 12, 2023

Leasing and fleet management provider, Holman, has undergone a major expansion of its service, maintenance and repair (SMR) network in the past year, tripling its size. This strategic initiative has taken Holman’s network from circa 500 locations to over 2,000, enabling Holman to provide comprehensive solutions to its diverse customer base, significantly reducing downtime and enhancing cost control.

Technology industry tops the list of Europe’s most sustainable fleets

ALD Automotive | LeasePlan has published the latest edition of its Fleet Sustainability Ranking by Industry report, revealing that the industry with the most sustainable fleet is Technology, followed by Financial & Professional Services and Energy & Chemicals.

Technology industry tops the list of Europe’s most sustainable fleets

Aug 26, 2023

ALD Automotive | LeasePlan has published the latest edition of its Fleet Sustainability Ranking by Industry report, revealing that the industry with the most sustainable fleet is Technology, followed by Financial & Professional Services and Energy & Chemicals.

Record first half for moDel and 1m vehicle handovers in sight

Ebbon Automotive’s moDel delivery solution, which is used throughout the motor industry to electronically process new vehicle deliveries and used vehicle collections, has enjoyed a record first half and is on track for more than 1 million vehicle handovers this year for the first time in its history.

Record first half for moDel and 1m vehicle handovers in sight

Aug 07, 2023

Ebbon Automotive’s moDel delivery solution, which is used throughout the motor industry to electronically process new vehicle deliveries and used vehicle collections, has enjoyed a record first half and is on track for more than 1 million vehicle handovers this year for the first time in its history.

Fleet Evolution rejects new car dealers for poor EV handovers and lack of specialists

UK car retailers could do a far more effective job in tackling the ‘knowledge gap’ around electric cars that exists amongst new car buyers and prospective buyers, especially with regard to charging them. That’s the view of Andrew Leech, founder and managing director of Fleet Evolution, who says car retailers are in a unique position to better educate new and prospective buyers about EVs, but many are failing to meet their responsibilities.

Fleet Evolution rejects new car dealers for poor EV handovers and lack of specialists

Jul 19, 2023

UK car retailers could do a far more effective job in tackling the ‘knowledge gap’ around electric cars that exists amongst new car buyers and prospective buyers, especially with regard to charging them. That’s the view of Andrew Leech, founder and managing director of Fleet Evolution, who says car retailers are in a unique position to better educate new and prospective buyers about EVs, but many are failing to meet their responsibilities.

EIB and ALD LeasePlan sign finance deal to accelerate the uptake of green vehicles

Following on from the major financial partnership signed in 2019 to support the transition to sustainable economy through green vehicle development, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and ALD LeasePlan have launched a new operation to further accelerate the growth of ALD LeasePlan hybrid and electric vehicle fleet in Europe.

EIB and ALD LeasePlan sign finance deal to accelerate the uptake of green vehicles

Jul 18, 2023

Following on from the major financial partnership signed in 2019 to support the transition to sustainable economy through green vehicle development, the European Investment Bank (EIB) and ALD LeasePlan have launched a new operation to further accelerate the growth of ALD LeasePlan hybrid and electric vehicle fleet in Europe.

Fitch revises ALD's and LeasePlan's outlook to positive

Fitch Ratings has revised ALD's and LeasePlan's ‘outlooks’ to positive from stable, while affirming their long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'BBB+'. ALD's and LeasePlan's 'bbb+' group Viability Rating (VR) is unaffected by the rating action.

Fitch revises ALD's and LeasePlan's outlook to positive

Jul 11, 2023

Fitch Ratings has revised ALD's and LeasePlan's ‘outlooks’ to positive from stable, while affirming their long-term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at 'BBB+'. ALD's and LeasePlan's 'bbb+' group Viability Rating (VR) is unaffected by the rating action.

Fleet Evolution takes Panorama to task over ‘EV distortions’

Fleet Evolution has taken the BBC’s flagship Panorama investigative documentary programme to task over what it describes as ‘total distortions about electric vehicles’, following the programme’s decision to record a 350-mile trip in an EV to Scotland.

Fleet Evolution takes Panorama to task over ‘EV distortions’

Jul 04, 2023

Fleet Evolution has taken the BBC’s flagship Panorama investigative documentary programme to task over what it describes as ‘total distortions about electric vehicles’, following the programme’s decision to record a 350-mile trip in an EV to Scotland.

Edwin James Group targets carbon reduction with electric vans from Fleet Alliance

Edwin James Group has taken delivery of its first electric vans from Glasgow-based fleet management specialist, Fleet Alliance, as part of a pilot scheme that will eventually see between around 70 diesel vans a year being replaced with electric alternatives.

Edwin James Group targets carbon reduction with electric vans from Fleet Alliance

Jun 27, 2023

Edwin James Group has taken delivery of its first electric vans from Glasgow-based fleet management specialist, Fleet Alliance, as part of a pilot scheme that will eventually see between around 70 diesel vans a year being replaced with electric alternatives.

“Step change” in EV battery tech could cause harm to RVs, warns FleetCheck

Any forthcoming “step change” advances in battery technology would represent a double-edged sword for fleets, FleetCheck is warning. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said recent press reports suggested that major advances could potentially be on the way and their effects could be predictable.

“Step change” in EV battery tech could cause harm to RVs, warns FleetCheck

Jun 20, 2023

Any forthcoming “step change” advances in battery technology would represent a double-edged sword for fleets, FleetCheck is warning. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said recent press reports suggested that major advances could potentially be on the way and their effects could be predictable.

IBMG halves its carbon footprint with Fleet Alliance

The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has seen a reduction of more than 50% in the carbon footprint of its fleet to an average of just 49.5g/km per vehicle since implementing a green fleet policy in conjunction with Glasgow-based leasing and fleet management specialist, Fleet Alliance.

IBMG halves its carbon footprint with Fleet Alliance

Jun 14, 2023

The Independent Builders Merchant Group (IBMG) has seen a reduction of more than 50% in the carbon footprint of its fleet to an average of just 49.5g/km per vehicle since implementing a green fleet policy in conjunction with Glasgow-based leasing and fleet management specialist, Fleet Alliance.

ALD successfully completes the acquisition of LeasePlan

ALD has announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of LeasePlan, from a consortium led by TDR Capital, for a total consideration of EUR 4.8 billion, paid through a combination of cash and ALD shares. This transformative acquisition represents a step-change which positions the combined group as the leading global sustainable mobility player with a total fleet of 3.3 million vehicles managed worldwide.

ALD successfully completes the acquisition of LeasePlan

May 22, 2023

ALD has announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of 100% of LeasePlan, from a consortium led by TDR Capital, for a total consideration of EUR 4.8 billion, paid through a combination of cash and ALD shares. This transformative acquisition represents a step-change which positions the combined group as the leading global sustainable mobility player with a total fleet of 3.3 million vehicles managed worldwide.

EV salary sacrifice scheme can mitigate effects of 40% tax trap

A salary sacrifice scheme that provides electric cars can prove a hugely valuable way of reducing employees’ exposure to the ever-widening 40% tax trap, with growing numbers of people set to be caught out in the next four or five years by the government‘s decision to freeze tax thresholds.

EV salary sacrifice scheme can mitigate effects of 40% tax trap

May 22, 2023

A salary sacrifice scheme that provides electric cars can prove a hugely valuable way of reducing employees’ exposure to the ever-widening 40% tax trap, with growing numbers of people set to be caught out in the next four or five years by the government‘s decision to freeze tax thresholds.