News Articles and Press Releases

General industry news together with important press releases from the Marshall Group.

Articles relating to industry trends and important legislation issues are listed here. We also provide copies of any important news from within the Marshall Group.

Insurance Act 2015 brings corporate responsibility for fleets

Fleets are being warned to prepare themselves for the Insurance Act 2015, which kicks into effect this August.

Fleet admin impacting on company growth, say decision-makers

Excessive fleet admin is slowing down company growth for a large number of businesses, new research from LeasePlan finds.

Registrations of hybrids and electric cars soar in first quarter - and is 'set to continue'

Registrations of ultra-low emission vehicles increased 31% year-on-year in the first quarter of the year. And the growth trend will continue says the National Franchised Dealers Association.

Leasing companies back campaign for roadside assistance kits in rental vehicles

Pressure is mounting on Britain’s daily rental companies to include roadside assistance and motoring first aid kits in all vehicles.

JLR to have doubled its 'true fleet' share in two years

Jaguar Land Rover is on track to have more than doubled its sales in key fleet sectors within a two-year period, but it’s expecting volumes to stabilise despite a mass of forthcoming product updates.

Fleet market drives new car growth in May

Growing fleet registrations continued to counterbalance a slight downturn in the retail market last month, latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show.

Marshalls expands across England with £107m Ridgeway acquisition

Marshall Motor Holdings has strengthened its presence in England through the £106.9m acquisition of Ridgeway Garages.

Marshall Motor Group's new five-year plan is all about the customer, says CEO Daksh Gupta

Since 2008, Marshall Motor Group has changed beyond recognition – in size, brand representation and financial performance. From being an East Anglia-centred business, with a volume brand focus at 40 centres and £250 million turnover, it is now one of only 10 UK dealer groups with turnover in excess of £1 billion.