http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/ Your questions answered about car leasing, contract hire, hire purchase. en Copyright 2008 Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:21:03 +0000 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss According to reports, Jaguar have had to issue a recall on nearly 8,000 Jaguar XF models in the US. A problem with the rear safety belts could lead to a failure to adequately restrain passengers in the event of an accident. It’s a bit of an embarressment for Jaguar, but it’s unlikely to affect the popularity that this car has seen since it was launched into the car leasing market. If you think your Jaguar XF may be affected, contact your local dealer immediately.]]> http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/7900_jaguar_xf_models_recalled.html http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/7900_jaguar_xf_models_recalled.html Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:21:03 +0000 Cadillac intend to launch a new rear wheel drive sport saloon in 2011, which is said to be aimed at competing with the car leasing favourites such as the Audi A4, the Mercedes C Class and the BMW 3 Series. It’s not exactly in line with their heritage of making cathedrals on wheels, but as Bob Dylan said - the times they are a changing. I imagine Elvis would have a few words to say about this development too...]]> http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/compact_sport_saloon_planned_b.html http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/compact_sport_saloon_planned_b.html Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:43:24 +0000 An Alfa Romeo national press advertisement has been banned following a complaint that it was misleading. The ad included a picture of an Alfa 147, with the text reading: "£13,950 Now you know why everyone's stylish in Italy." But apparently the picture did not correspond to the text. Naughty naughty. I don't think it's likely to turn people off Alfa Romeo car leasing on moral grounds though somehow.]]> http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/alfa_romeo_ad_banned.html http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/alfa_romeo_ad_banned.html Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:20:36 +0000 The Audi A3 Cabriolet has been voted 'Car of the Year' by a women's web site. It seems it's a car leasing favourite among the girls.]]> http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/audi_a3_cabriolet_is_a_girls_c.html http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/audi_a3_cabriolet_is_a_girls_c.html Fri, 22 Aug 2008 21:30:45 +0000 There aren't many Bugatti car leasing customers around. And it's hardly surprising, given their value... A 1937 Bugatti Type 37SC Atalante Coupe sold for $7.92 million at a USA auction recently. That makes it the highest price ever paid for a vehicle in North America.]]> http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/792_million_bugatti.html http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/792_million_bugatti.html Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:50:44 +0000 While most companies are choking under the pressure of the credit crunch, Porsche sales in Romania have risen by 6% in the first seven months of this year. 34,036 cars were sold in that period, with some of that figure being attributed to car leasing, no doubt. ]]> http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/porsche_romania_sales_up.html http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/porsche_romania_sales_up.html Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:25:59 +0000 Remember the glory days of the 205 GTI? I certainly do, as I look over the car leasing models on offer from Peugeot today, and I can't help but think their best offering has long since vanished over the horizon. Yes, there are plenty of perfectly adequate, nimble and luxurious models their current line up, but they're all so average. I fully accept that it may be my age, but I'm still waiting for Peugeot to excite me with something anywhere near as thrilling as the 205 GTI...]]> http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/didnt_peugeots_used_to_be_exci.html http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/didnt_peugeots_used_to_be_exci.html Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:55:41 +0000 Mercedes-Benz has developed a new safety feature to detect and alert drivers who nod off at the wheel. The system is called "Attention Assist" and works via a range of sensors that detect and memorise the typical behaviour of the individual driver, and then issues an alert when any drasdtic changes occur. The audio alert will tell the driver "Attention Assist. Break!", and a message will also flash on the dashboard (although I don't recall ever responding to a visual alert whilst being asleep!) The system is due to be introduced next spring, but it's slightly worrying to think that anyone would make a car leasing choice based on this feature - I'd rather people who experience this problem took a more responsible attitude to the state in which they are driving, rather than relying on technology to avoid causing death!]]> http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/mercedes_attention_assist_a_ve.html http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/mercedes_attention_assist_a_ve.html Thu, 14 Aug 2008 13:02:32 +0000 Using thermoelectricity, the energy is harnessed by the difference in temperature between the hot exhaust fumes and the cooler area surrounding them. For me to explain that any better, I'd have to go back to school for a very long time - but who cares how they do it? The exciting question for car leasing customers everywhere is can they do it? The companies predict that the technology could reduce fuel consumption in a Chevrolet Suburban by about 5 per cent - adding about one mile per gallon. That might not sound too amazing, but with fuel costs continuing to soar, that margin can only become more significant to the bank balance...]]> http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/the_future_runs_on_fumes.html http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/the_future_runs_on_fumes.html Tue, 12 Aug 2008 12:27:43 +0000 It's a classic car leasing question: "I'd like a car that does over 50mpg, 0-60 in under 7 seconds, and has a top speed of over 150mph please". It doesn't have many answers, but the BMW Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo is one. The Alpina D3 Bi-Turbo kicks out 214bhp, whilst emitting only 143g/km (which is reportedly less less than a Fiesta 1.4 Zetec). Major attention to weight reduction has slashed 150 kilos off the standard 330d, which makes the D3 one of the most economical and green cars available in its class.]]> http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/bmw_alpina_d3.html http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/bmw_alpina_d3.html Mon, 11 Aug 2008 12:03:05 +0000 This is definitely a car leasing prospect worthy of excitement. Spy-shots of the new Mercedes-Benz SLC supercar have started popping up across the net and, in my opinion, it's looking pretty good so far. The SLC reportedly uses a vast amount of lightweight aluminium, and has a fixed carbon roof, giving a low centre of gravity. The 6.2 litre V8 engine is said to be likely to deliver 600bhp. Certainly one to look forward to, I reckon...]]> http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/new_mercedesbenz_slc_spotted.html http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/new_mercedesbenz_slc_spotted.html Mercedes car leasing lease mercedes mercedes slc mercedes-benz supercar Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:28:12 +0000 Well, is it me, or has the car ad game gone off the boil in recent years? I can't think of one great campaign I've seen recently, yet there used to be loads. Surely they haven't run out of money?? It's about time car leasing had a boost from another creative TV hit.]]> http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/honda_video_where_are_all_the.html http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/honda_video_where_are_all_the.html Honda car advert car leasing honda advert lease honda Mon, 04 Aug 2008 18:21:55 +0000 This is the most exciting car leasing news I've seen this week (but it's been quite a boring week, so that doesn't say much really). It IS exciting, though, I promise... Audi are currently testing out new technology which detects traffic signal patterns ahead and then alerts the driver as to how fast they should travel to arrive at the lights on green and sail straight through! What a great idea. At the moment, the trial is only taking place in Audi’s home town of Ingolstadt, but let's hope something comes of it and we eventually get a sniff of such a stress-relieving bit of gadgetry.]]> http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/audi_they_do_that.html http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/audi_they_do_that.html Audi car leasing lease audi Sat, 02 Aug 2008 18:04:30 +0000 This space-age looking interior belongs to Saab's new concept cars, as debuted at the London International Motor Show. The 9-4X BioPower and 9-X BioHybrid are at the forefront of Saab's commitment to developing increasingly 'green' motoring solutions. With such fancy interiors, they're likely to find themselves taking a bigger share of the car leasing market in the future too.]]> http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/saab_to_the_future.html http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/saab_to_the_future.html Saab car leasing concept car saab lease Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:56:03 +0000 People with little or no car leasing taste, may like to know that the next generation of Porsche's Cayenne abomination has been spotted in testing and is due to arrive in early 2010. Reports say they have lowered the roof line and enlarged the wheel arches to try and compensate for it's current bulk. Little else sounds different, so my guess is that it still looks like a Fisher Price roller skate. We shall see...]]> http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/new_porsche_cayenne_due_to_be.html http://www.my-carleasing.com/car-leasing-blog/new_porsche_cayenne_due_to_be.html Porsche car leasing lease porsche porsche cayenne Tue, 29 Jul 2008 17:47:33 +0000