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If you fancy driving a Ford Kuga then take a look at the great Ford business car leasing offer we have on the site for the Ford Kuga 2.0 diesel TDCi Zetec (2WD) 140bhp 5-door from only £268.89+VAT per month. This diesel Ford returns 47.9 combined mpg and has a CO2 emissions figure of 156g/km, which is well under the 160g/km tax threshold. A great family company car for a small business fleet and practical as well as comfortable too.

The Ford business car leasing deal is based on the following;

- Business car leasing on a non-maintained contract over a four year term at 10,000 miles per annum.

- 3 months rental in advance followed by forty-seven subsequent rentals (50 equal payments in total)

- “With maintenance”, metallic paint and other vehicle options can be added at an extra cost.

- The image shown may not represent the exact model.

- Pricing is subject to change at any time and must be verified directly with each vehicle leasing supplier

- Prices on other terms and mileages are available on this model as well.

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You could be driving a BMW 116i ES 2.0-litre 3-door hatchback on BMW business contract hire from only £198.45+VAT per month, as BMW Corporate Finance has just loaded a cracking deal for your 60 plate. The 116i is actually a 2.0-litre petrol and reaches 0-62mph in 9.8 seconds, has a CO2 emissions figure of 143g/km and a combined mpg of 46.3, so all-in-all this really is a value for money offer, for any business fleet.

BMW business contract hire terms are based on the following;

- Non-maintained business contract hire over a four year contract at 10,000 miles per year – total 40,000 miles.

- Only three month rentals in advance followed by 47 subsequent rentals.

-  This totals 50 equal payments

- “With maintenance”, metallic paint and all other accessory options can be added to your vehicle at an extra cost to the rental shown above.

-  Please note the image we have shown may not represent the exact model.

-  Pricing is subject to change at any time and must be verified directly with each vehicle leasing supplier.

-  The three year rental comes in at £215.70+VAT per month, if you prefer a shorter contract.

2011 Ford Mondeo

Ford has released the details of their new-look flagship model, the Ford Mondeo large family car and fleet favourite. This is the most stylish and technologically advanced Mondeo ever built with a fresh restyled exterior, enhanced interior, the new high-efficiency Ford EcoBoost petrol and TDCi engines plus a host of other safety features and enhancements.

2011 Ford Mondeo Estate

Some of the new technology highlights include Lane Departure Warning system, Auto High Beam, Driver Alert, Active Grille Shutter and Smart Regenerative Charging. The diesel range with CO2 emissions as low as 139g/km is likely to be the fleet favourite from a company car taxation perspective and also fuel economy.

On the exterior, LED day running lights emphasise the premium appeal and sporty looks and on the side, the new Mondeo gets a chrome window surround for the higher series models. Full details will be loaded shortly under the vehicle technical shopper with new Ford contract hire prices. The new Mondeo goes on sale in September/October 2010.

Vauxhall Vivaro is SPP Pumps livery

SPP Pumps, a leading manufacturer of centrifrugal pumps and associated systems, has chosen to convert its entire 17-strong commercial fleet to the Vauxhall marque and chose the Vauxhall Vivaro as its main model after positive feedback from their field service engineers.

John Warren, Operations Manager at SPP Pumps explains, “The primary job of our engineers is to fix pumps. Driving is incidental to that and it’s important that as they move between jobs they can do so in comfort and safety so that when they arrive at the customer they are less stressed and tired and able to work effectively. We chose the Vivaro because of its high level of specification to which we added the electric pack, which provides features such as electric windows, mirrors and remote locking. In addition we added air conditioning and up-specification driver seat option that all make the vans more comfortable and easier to drive and use”.

This high specification ensured the residual value on the vehicles were excellent and subsequently the Vauxhall commercial vehicle lease price was attractive. In addition to the Vivaro, SPP Pumps runs three Combos and a Movano dropside truck as well.

SEAT Leon Ecomotive

SEAT is launching their new green SEAT Leon Ecomotive this week and has already sold 500 cars to British Gas, which is their largest ever fleet deal. The new super-frugal Leon Ecomotive boasts a combined fuel economy figure of 74.3mpg giving the car a range of about 900 miles between fill-ups. This new green car from SEAT also emits only 99g/km of CO2, making it extremely tax efficient too.

SEAT Altea Ecomotive

Powered by a new 1.6-litre Euro 5 compliant 105 PS diesel engine with Start/Stop technology and Brake Energy Recovery, this new sleek five-seater is a major step in the Spanish brand’s determination to make itself a market leader in green cars. Top speed of the new Leon Ecomotive is 118mph and it reaches 0-62mph in 11.8 seconds.

The Leon is also  showcased this week with the new Altea Ecomotive and Altea XL Ecomotive. Both these models have the same powertrain as the Leon but without the same aerodynamic adjustments, return 62.8mpg on the combined fuel cycle and emit 119g/km of CO2.

All three cars are available in either S or SE specifications and feature a wide range of standard specifications including air-conditioning, 16-inch alloy wheels, ESP, ABS, Hill Hold Control plus much more. SEAT contract hire pricing for these new models will be updated shortly.

Citroen

Citroen is supporting the BT Paralympic World Cup, which is the world’s largest annual multi-site elite disability event, with over 300 competitiors from more than 31 countries taking part. The four sport disciplines they compete in are Wheelchair Basketball, Football 7-a- side, Swimming and Athletics and the competition will be staged in Manchester from the 25th to the 31st May.

A fleet of 16 Citroen cars is being provided, including the award-winning C3 Picasso, C-Crosser, Grand C-4 Picasso and a C5, to help with transporting athletes. Marc Raven, Citroen’s Communications Director said,”Citroen is honoured to be supporting these extraordinary athletes as they compete at this prestigious event”. Tickets for the BT Paralympic World Cup can be bought online @ www.btparalympicworldcup.com and are priced at £6 per session,

Peugeot 5008

Peugeot has recorded strong sales in April as they approach their 200th anniversary this month. The UK car market was up by 11.5% increase in April, however Peugeot recorded an impressive 21.6%, with strongest sales for its HDI diesel models which were up 53.4%.

This growth was a combination of both retail and fleet customers and two models in particular, the Peugeot 3008 (What Car? Car of the Year 2010) and the Peugeot 5008 (What Car? MPV of the Year 2010), were strong sellers. Peugeot has sold nearly 6,000 models of the Peugeot 107, 207, 308, 3008 and 5008 in the first four months of this year.

The new car market rose for the eighth successive month in February, with the market up by 26.4% (68,686 units). Private buyers are leading the growth with the scrappage scheme accounting for 19.6%, however business fleet demand is also strengthening.

SMMT chief executive, Paul Everitt said,”Scrappage has generated eight consecutive months of growth in the new car market and we expect its benefits to stretch beyond the scheme’s closure later this month. Industry continues to face challenging market conditions, but positive trends in the fleet and business sectors suggest that negative impacts can be minimised. A clear and consistent approach to CO2 based taxation and improved access to affordable credit are essential elements in sustaining recovery in the new car market”.

Ford reports strong sales

Ford grew its January car sales figures by almost 1,200 units and the popular car manufacturer is still a hit with company car fleet drivers. The Ford Fiesta and Focus were the first and second best sellers respectively in the UK market, with total sales of all Ford models rising to 22,128. If you add Ford commercial vehicles the figures rises to 24,907 units.

Nigel Sharp, Ford Britain managing director said,”This will be another year of challenges but Ford and its dealers have the vehicles and expertise to maintain our strong sales momentum”. The Ford Mondeo 1.8TDCi ECOnetic 5-door diesel hatchback is a car that will be really popular with company car fleet drivers, as it offers low CO2 emissions at 139gk/km and returns 53.3 combined mpg. Ford car leasing on this model also starts from only £234.97+VAT per month.

New Astra ecoFLEX

Vauxhall is introducing an ecoFLEX model to the Astra range promising low CO2 emission of 109g/km  and 67.3 combined mpg. The Astra ecoFLEX hatchback will be the first range to get the new improved 1.3 CDTi 95PS diesel engine which has recently been seen in the new Corsa.

The diesel engine is paired with a five-speed transmission, with new gear ratios to offer improved fuel economy and it also features a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). This model is also going to be available in the five-door SRi model as well, thereby offering sporty looks and great economy and is also available in the standard S, Exclusiv and SE trims.  With its low CO2 and great fuel economy it is bound to be a favourite with  fleet company car drivers.