About Steve Lumley

Steve Lumley is a regular contributor to the First Vehicle Leasing Blog. With years of experience in writing reviews and features for national motoring magazines and newspapers, he brings lots of experience.
11 02, 2021

New Ford S-Max Hybrid is revealed

It is probably the UK’s most affordable seven-seater, and the new Ford S-Max Hybrid car lease offers an interesting alternative in a competitive segment. Ford says that the hybrid has 10% lower CO2 emissions than the diesel-powered S-Max versions. And […]

8 02, 2021

New DS DS4 is unveiled

The all-new DS DS4 car lease has been unveiled and it offers diesel, petrol and plug-in hybrid choices. The DS4 e-Tense plug-in hybrid offers drivers an all-electric driving range of 30 miles. That makes it an interesting opportunity for company […]

5 02, 2021

All-new Vauxhall Mokka is unveiled

This is the new Vauxhall Mokka which is available as a car lease with diesel and petrol engines along with an all-electric version. For company car drivers particularly, the Mokka-e is a zero-emissions creation that will deliver a 201 miles […]

4 02, 2021

Mazda CX-5 revamped for 2021

The updated Mazda CX-5 car lease range is now in the UK’s showrooms and there’s a lot to like. This dynamic and spacious SUV offers more style and features a 2.5-litre petrol engine producing 194 PS. There’s also a new […]

3 02, 2021

Fiat 500 range gets 2021 update

The Fiat 500 family has been updated with every model receiving new colours, interiors and trim levels to help boost their car leasing attractiveness. The Fiat 500 consists of the 500, the 500X as well as the 500L with each […]

2 02, 2021

New Volkswagen ID.4 is revealed

This is the excellent electric contract hire Volkswagen ID.4 SUV that the carmaker has revealed. The stylish vehicle boasts of class-leading connectivity and digitalisation and the EV has an efficient electric powertrain. Available initially with two-wheel drive, VW says that […]

28 01, 2021

Subaru XV gets a facelift

The popular compact crossover, the Subaru XV, has been facelifted to make it an excellent car leasing choice. The new model is available from March and prices start at £31,665 – that is the same price as the outgoing model […]

26 01, 2021

New Toyota C-HR GR Sport takes a bow

This is the new Toyota C-HR GR Sport hybrid SUV, and it is a great contract hire opportunity. Inspired by the carmaker’s Gazoo Racing international endurance racing and rally success, the sporty SUV is an interesting self-charging hybrid creation. The […]

21 01, 2021

New Mercedes EQA model is unveiled

This is the impressive new entry model to the firm’s all-electric contract hire offering, the Mercedes EQA. It’s also the first compact premium electric-powered crossover offering and beats the likes of BMW and Audi into the segment. It has a […]