Lex Autolease video supports transition to electric

By |2023-10-18T16:29:11+01:00October 18th, 2023|Electric vans, Van management, Van News|

Discussions cover the importance having a plan and the benefits of starting the process sooner rather than later; why and how to stagger transitioning a fleet; the types of eLCVs currently available and the importance of ensuring a vehicle is suitable for its intended role; operational considerations such as charging logistics and driver education; and the cost benefits of going electric, from the grants currently available to the overall whole life cost benefits.

Component shortages continue to suppress LCV sales

By |2022-05-09T10:26:10+01:00May 9th, 2022|Van News|

One of the main reasons for the slower uptake of EVs is the initial financial commitment for the consumer and the delay in introducing new electric vehicle models for LCVs. LCV buyers are driven by costs and viability, particularly business owners, with current Government grants not yet compensating the price variation between fossil fuel and EVs to support the transition

Lex Autolease accelerates Medequip sustainability plans

By |2022-03-28T11:48:58+01:00March 28th, 2022|Van News|

Fleet management business has introduced the all-electric Mercedes eSprinter commercial vehicles to Medequip’s 460-strong service and delivery fleet. The move follows a successful trial last year. Medequip specialises in the supply of community equipment to local authorities and the NHS across the UK, delivering a wide range of apparatus and support particularly to older, disabled and vulnerable people in their own homes.

Chancellor to consider lower VED rates for cleanest vans

By |2018-03-14T12:34:33+00:00March 14th, 2018|Van News|

A NEW way of incentivizing cleaner vans is being considered by the Chancellor. It follows the Spring Statement. The current rate of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) – or road tax to you and me – is £240 a year for all Euro 6 vans. However, all zero emission vans are zero rated for Vehicle Excise Duty (as long as they [...]

Pick-ups help December van market rise as buoyant LCVs dip 3.6% in 2017

By |2018-01-05T15:08:49+00:00January 5th, 2018|Van News|

Highlights of SMMT 2017 LCV data New LCV registrations fall 3.6% to 362,149 units First downturn since 2012, but market still third highest in a decade. Demand for pick-ups up 7.8% in 2017 as large van registrations fall 3.1%. December van registrations up 2.9% to 28,016 vehicles. LCV registrations by brand THE MARKET for new LCVs dipped in 2017, slipping [...]

Lex Autolease keeps Lloyds Bank on the road with new mobile bank branches

By |2017-04-26T10:00:09+01:00April 26th, 2017|Van News|

LEX Autolease has supplied Lloyds Bank with six mobile bank branches, which have hit the roads across the country. The mobile branches are to serve local communities in and around Carmarthen and Ebbw Vale in South Wales, St Austell in Cornwall, Totnes in Devon, Chester-le-Street in County Durham and Cirencester in the Cotswolds. Designed and constructed to ensure ease of maintenance, [...]

Time’s running out for law-breaker vans – industry warned

By |2016-06-07T10:43:57+01:00May 9th, 2016|Van News|

Statistics 'red flag to legislators' Predicted 1.65 million unroadworthy vans in operation 49.7% first-time MOT test failure rate 88.5% of 11,000 vans stopped annually at roadside were overloaded 63% stopped at roadside had serious mechanical defects TIME'S running out for law-breaker vans, with a major clampdown by law enforcement agencies predicted amid rising concern at the number of illegal light commercial [...]

Vivaro Combi minibus perfect for children’s charity

By |2016-04-07T16:41:56+01:00April 7th, 2016|Van News|

THE Children’s Trust, a charity that offers residential and community-based rehabilitation services for children and young people with a brain injury, has welcomed a new Brit-built Vauxhall Vivaro Combi minibus on to its fleet. The Vivaro Combi minibus, bought by the charity thanks to funding from The Presidents Club Charitable Trust, London, was converted by Gowrings and will be used to [...]

Challenges of Changing World of Vans – are you up to it?

By |2016-04-21T12:13:35+01:00March 24th, 2016|Van News|

IT'S always a challenge managing a commercial vehicle fleet and, according to Lex Autolease, this year is promising lots more in a changing world. From legislation or technology to security and cost issues, Lex Autolease will be advising operators how to prepare for what’s around the corner in their CV Show briefing. The company will be hosting The Changing World of Vans, a [...]

Lex Autolease saves Britvic over £70k – we’ll drink to that!

By |2015-09-15T16:31:53+01:00May 15th, 2015|Van News|

Lex Autolease saves Britvic with a raft of fleet improvements ONE of Europe’s biggest soft drinks manufacturers, Britvic, has saved over £70,000 thanks to a review of its commercial vehicles by Lex Autolease. Lex Autolease worked with Britvic to identify ways to deliver cost savings across its fleet of 527 vehicles and also reduce the company’s carbon footprint. [...]

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