New data for March 2021 released by Leasing.com shows Hyundai is now the top EV manufacturer when it comes to leasing enquiries in the UK. The uplift is mainly being driven by Hyundai’s two entry-level EVs, the Ioniq five-door hatchback and the Kona SUV.
Whilst VW has taken the manufacturers’ crown, there’s a new leader in the models list. And it’s a Brit. Vauxhall has been a British brand since 1903 and its new Corsa has overtaken the Audi A3 as the most enquired about vehicle on Leasing.com in March of this year.
With millions furloughed and many more forced to work from home during the pandemic, the demand for cars plummeted. But as most of us look to return to work, the need for a car is on the rise. Demand is expected to be felt the most in Wales and Yorkshire and the Humber, the two regions with the highest number of Brits expected to change their vehicle in the next 12 months (23% vs 22%).
The Audi A3 topped the list of leasing enquires on Leasing.com, followed by the Volkswagen Golf and affordable Vauxhall Corsa. Perhaps the biggest surprise at the start of 2021 has been the downturn in enquiries on the Mercedes-Benz A-Class, and Mercedes-Benz in general.
A new challenge for Mike Best moving from Leasing.com to myDVS having previously worked as Business Development Manager at Motor Commerce and before that spent six years with CAP.
In the six months between 23 March and 23 September 2020, inquiries on two-year lease deals with a one-month initial payment are up 98% year on year, while three-year deal enquiries are up 80%, and four-year deal enquiries are up 114% over 2019.
‘Apptober’ incentive scheme could save brokers, dealers and other partners tens of thousands of pounds on their advertising spend as the motor industry continues to recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, as well as helping to drive the digitalisation of new car leasing.
During June, pent up new car demand saw a resurgence of interest in personal leasing with consumer inquiries on Leasing.com down by just 5% year on year.
The Leasing Broker Federation's quarterly market survey, which charts changing attitudes to the sector, has shown members are ramping up business and looking to a "bright future", while the start of online vehicle deliveries in mid-May has brought with it encouraging signs of recovery.
LEASING.COM has partnered with comparison site Wizzle to make it easier for people to switch from buying cars to leasing. Drivers browsing Leasing.com are now able to get a valuation and sell their current car [...]
According to Leasing.com data, pure EVs accounted for 5% of all leasing inquiries in January – almost twice that of the overall new car market.
At a manufacturer level, Mercedes-Benz continues to dominate but Land Rover has also had a great year with the new Range Rover Evoque
For the past 20 years, Leasing.com has worked with leasing brokers, franchised dealerships, motor manufacturers and leasing companies to help them promote their new car and new van leasing offers via its website and social media channels.
The leasing comparison website, which hosts around 4 million new vehicle leasing offers, will integrate its brand into selected Dennis’ Publishing automotive publications, i
CALAS, the UK's leading software provider for brokers and dealers in the vehicle leasing industry has launched its new responsive design broker websites. The company now offers a complete broker package to clients including a [...]
Specifically selected partners offering products, services, exclusive offers and the opportunities for members to earn derived income and add value to their business.
