Kontos Kommentary – February 2017 Edition
In the latest Kontos Kommentary, Tom Kontos, Chief Economist at KAR Auction Services, provides his insight and updates regarding used vehicle market conditions. To read the entire Kontos Kommentary for February 2017, visit https://www.adesa.com/kontos-kommentary.
LeasePlan and Uber Enter Into a Pan-European Partnership
LeasePlan and Uber will expand their current cooperation in Portugal, France and the Netherlands to a pan-European level.
The companies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding stating that LeasePlan will make available a full operational leasing solution to Uber partner-drivers across Europe.
LeasePlan’s Uber proposition consists of a broad package of services, from repairs and maintenance to insurance ─ enabling Uber drivers to focus on their core business.
A Keen Focus on Subrogation
At The CEI Group, subrogation is a main area of focus — with 26 employees dedicated to recovery for their clients.
Employee Car Schemes at a Crossroads, Says New UK Survey
- Some 70% of respondents would opt out if tax levels rise still further
- Tax and cost more important than the environment
- 78% less likely to choose a ULEV if incentives removed
While employees still view employer-provided car schemes as a benefit, growing numbers are considering opting out of such schemes if car tax increases still further.
At the same time, tax and cost implications of selecting a new car outweigh any environmental considerations. And 78% of employees say they are unlikely to choose an Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (ULEV) if the tax incentives are removed.
These are some of the findings of a new study carried out on behalf of vehicle and asset finance specialist, Maxxia Group.
Highly Customized Upfitting Makes All the Difference
Masterack engineers spend time in the field with clients - and that has led to some customized upfitting that has proven highly beneficial in the workplace.
