Now primarily the domain
of fleet buyers and those that carry golf clubs and groceries — not small children — mid-size offerings have stagnated in recent years as buyers rush to popular SUV alternatives.
However, the very favourable company car tax rates will mean the Mercedes becomes a favourite
of fleet buyers and user - choosers - it's a big reason why the Mercedes C 350e has quickly become the third best - selling plug - in car in the UK.
Not exact matches
The bank says an aging
fleet of cars on European roads, and a shortage
of used cars, will prod more
buyers to showrooms next year.
But once the full - size Enclave arrived, followed up with the compact Encore, it's clear Buick found a way to get
buyers to look past its image
of making rental
fleet beige - mobiles, becoming the automaker's bestselling models.
The Journey is the darling
of rental
fleets and subprime
buyers who need 7 passenger seating.
This vehicle is currently serving in our
fleet of service / sales loaners, but can be pulled and sold as a Mazda Certified Pre-Owned to the right
buyer!
Commercial
fleet buyers in the Schaumburg and Hoffman Estates area should take note
of the special financing terms currently offered with the 2016 Sprinter and Metris lineup.
The company is also witnessing a shift in new owner profiles which has shifted to be around 81 percent individual
buyers, contrary to the majority
of Tata car owners being
fleet operators.
Ford Motor Co. will pack more power under the hood
of many
of the 1991 cars and trucks it introduces this fall, according to early
fleet buyer information.
That change in 2001 kept the Ranger hot with
fleet buyers and compact pickup fans for years after its aging sheet metal and worst - in - class specs put it at the bottom
of many truck
buyers» shopping lists.
We're sure there's a significant amount
of pent - up demand for this truck; it will be interesting to watch how this proportion shifts once pickup
buyers who have been craving a diesel full - size for years have filled that spot in their
fleet and it's up to the general public to sustain sales.
Though the equitable showroom tag
of the Diesel may not hint at it, our experience with the Panamera and Cayenne ranges does suggest that those Macan
buyers stand to pay quite a large price on performance for the sake
of that
fleet - friendly engine — with the petrol versions
of the larger front - engined Porsches tending to be considerably more sporting than their diesel siblings.
As with the outgoing model, the all - new Sportage offers
buyers — both private and
fleet — a wide choice
of gasoline and diesel engines.
In fact, 70 %
of all Impala sales lately have been to
fleet buyers, with retail consumers relegated to minority status.
Toyota has sold lots
of copies
of this car but most
of the sales have gone to the commercial segment where
fleet buyers have been lapping up the Etios left, right and centre.
The move allows Toyota to continue to sell the 70 Series single - cab, which accounts for half
of all LC70 sales, to large
fleet buyers including mining companies and government departments that demand five - star vehicle safety.
With Kia development teams targeting a pure electric range
of over 60 kilometres (combined, New European Driving Cycle) before its 2.0 - litre GDI (gasoline direct injection) engine kicks in, the new model could emit just 34 g / km CO2 (combined, NEDC), ensuring low running costs and maximum practicality for private and
fleet buyers.
Overlooking the Camry (still the favourite
of fleet and rental car
buyers), Mondeo was the top selling vehicle in the medium passenger car segment in August.
It is one
of the few vehicles that are popular both among private
buyers and the
fleet market...
The trucks, which the company has said were built from the ground up and are not variants
of existing trucks, are aimed at
fleet and commercial
buyers and can be upfitted with work - specific beds and boxes.
Cole added: «The all - new Optima retains the unique personality
of its predecessor, and improvements to every aspect
of the car will make it an even more compelling proposition to
buyers — private and
fleet — across Europe.
The all - new Optima is popular among both private and
fleet buyers, and the fourth - generation model offers the choice
of either a diesel or petrol engine, each engineered to meet the varying needs
of all types
of customers.
We assume that these will largely be aimed at
fleet buyers, but some
of the changes for Cruze lead us to believe that Chevy is expecting to do some retail sales
of the Cruze Limited as well.
The trucks were built from the ground up to cater to the needs
of fleet and commercial
buyers.
Larger than vans like the Ford Transit Connect and Nissan NV200 and smaller than the Sprinter, the Metris» distinct size appeals to a variety
of passenger and cargo van
buyers, both for personal use and for commercial
fleets.
All these prices are specific to ABN holders, reflecting the commercial nature
of the vehicle and Ateco's focus on
fleet buyers.
The all - new Optima is popular among both private and
fleet buyers, and the fourth - generation model offers the choice
of either a diesel or gasoline engine, each engineered to meet the varying needs
of all types
of customers.
When it comes to budget and
fleet buyers, Whickman said the market was changing, with
buyers opting for models with a higher level
of standard equipment.
Overall, Chevy has created a car that will reward Detroit die - hards who have suffered through generations
of fleet - fillers and one that ought to give
buyers of Asian family sedans something to take a good, hard look at.
Like its first XE, Jaguar has a lot riding on the new XF, and with price and spec on par with the dominant Germans it's at least seen fit to assure prospective
buyers of ownership costs with a guaranteed future value scheme, user - chooser and novated - lease
fleet deals, capped - price service plan and even a free servicing offer for
buyers before June 30.
In a segment where diesel models represent over 75 %
of total sales in Europe, Hyundai is anticipating that the 1.7 - litre diesel unit developing 136 ps will be the most popular engine among both private and
fleet buyers.
- February 2015 YTD Sales: up 69.9 % to 1186 — Although the Jeep Patriot (and its Compass sibling) will be quickly ignored by the automotive media as the Jeep Renegade becomes readily available, Canadians and Canadian
fleet buyers continue to pay plenty
of attention to these entry - level Jeeps.
It was intended for the nation's
fleet and commercial
buyers - such as big corporations, federal, state and local government agencies and branches
of the military.
As with any other pickup truck, the Ford F - 150 comes in a variety
of configurations, and for
fleet buyers, the lower trims are excellent ways to save money.
The five - years / unlimited mileage warranty is already impressive enough (and thoroughly tempting for company car
buyers, considering the miles
fleet vehicles can potentially rack up in such a short period
of time), but it's the 10 - years / 100, 000 - miles powertrain warranty that sets the Genesis G80 apart from its chief rivals.
Premium design cues, the choice
of all - wheel - drive models and a raft
of new technology in itssector has elevated its appeal to not only
fleet customers, but also toretail
buyers, who now account for 35 per cent
of all sales — a 16 per cent improvement over the Vectra.
Buyers of most configurations can get the V6, even with four wheel drive and Crew Cab; and a Hemi without eTorque is available on lower trim levels and
fleet vehicles but there is no eTorque-less V6.
The Euro IV compliant unit also offers impressively low carbon dioxide emissions, with a CO2 figure
of just 149g / km for the five - door hatch and 158g / km for the Wagon, meaning the newcomer will appeal as much to
fleets as it will to cost - conscious private
buyers.
One possible
buyer will the federal government themselves, as they are trialling three Prius» at the moment, with the intention
of moving the whole 4,000 + vehicle
fleet to a fuel efficient alternatives for the current six cylinder gas guzzler.
I'm sure there are enough early adopters and
fleet buyers out there to pick up the first few batches, and by the time the second wave
of adopters jumps in, batteries should be less expensive and hold more power (for example, Nissan is already announcing that it wants to double the range
of the LEAF by 2015).