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2 weeks ago | 
fleetandleasing.com | Tristan Young
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…the all-electric version of the Ford Transit Custom, denoted by the fact it’s properly called the E-Transit Custom. Offered in a range of lengths and heights, the electric Custom has a load space of between 5.8 and 6.8 cubic metres, a gross payload of 1,088kg and a range of up to 204 miles.
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3 weeks ago | 
brokernews.co.uk | Tristan Young
May registration figures show that LCV sales are down for Ford and the overall market.
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3 weeks ago | 
brokernews.co.uk | Tristan Young
Audi currently this year’s fastest falling manufacturer Confusion around the naming of new Audis hasn’t helped PHEV registrations are up almost a third in the first five months of 2025 Not all new Chinese makes are faring well Audi, one of fleet’s favourite brands, is currently this year’s fastest falling manufacturers in terms of units sold. The VW Group premium offering was down nearly 9,500 cars over the first five months of this year, compared to the same period in 2024. Audi was also...
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3 weeks ago | 
fleetandleasing.com | Tristan Young
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…the Omoda 9, a D-segment plug-in hybrid SUV from the Chery stable of new entrant brands that also includes Jaecoo. The Omoda 9 is positioned as a car that’s priced one segment lower than its size would have you believe at £44,990. So, while it’s approximately the same size as a Volvo XC60, it’s priced more closely to the VW Tiguan.
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1 month ago | 
fleetandleasing.com | Tristan Young
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…the Genesis Electrified GV70, an all-electric (as the name suggests) SUV to rival the BMW iX3, has been updated for 2025 and now has a bigger battery for better range, a new look front and rear and a more luxurious interior with more kit than ever before. The new 84kWh battery (up from 74kWh) has an official range of 298 miles and it’ll charge at up to 240kW. Genesis keeps things super-simple with the range.
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1 month ago | 
brokernews.co.uk | Tristan Young
AN evolving company car market means leasing brokers are now an integral part of the fleet sector, according to Adam Wood, Renault UK Managing Director. Speaking to Broker News at the Commercial Vehicle Show where Renault launched three new vans, Wood said: “Ultimately brokers are a part of the core fleet market. We know they’re becoming incredibly sophisticated and a growing part of that market.
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1 month ago | 
fleetandleasing.com | Tristan Young
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…the new Isuzu D-Max which is now one of only four pick-ups available new in the UK (the others being the Ford Ranger, Toyota Hilux and the KGM Musso). Powered by the same 164hp 1.9-litre diesel as in the previous generation D-Max but revised to offer slightly better fuel consumption and slightly better CO2 output. Four versions are available with the Utility specification available as a single cab, extended can or double-cab.
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1 month ago | 
fleetandleasing.com | Tristan Young
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…the BYD Sealion 7 is the new Chinese brand’s answer to the Tesla Model Y. It’s a large family SUV with plenty of room for five adults and their luggage. The Sealion 7 (there isn’t, as yet, a Sealion with another number so we’ll use the shorter version from hereon in) is available in three trim levels which also bring battery and motor changes.
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1 month ago | 
brokernews.co.uk | Tristan Young
Light commercial vehicle sales down by 15% for April 2025But Stellantis brands down over 22% despite leading eLCVsFord continues to dominate sectorNew electric van uptake surges by 77.5% – but still represents just half the 16% market share mandated in 2025.
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1 month ago | 
brokernews.co.uk | Tristan Young
Ford was up, now it’s down – again Registrations decline -10.4% in April with 120,331 units registered EV registrations rise 8.1% – but market share at 20.4% still below Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate requirement BYD heads fastest climbers in April new car sales THERE’S a roller coaster feel to Ford sales at the moment. March performance was exceptional – but April returned to the usual lacklustre territory that has come to characterise a brand that was once market leading. April’s new car...
