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Intentions Y27_09 / 2016 periodical magazine of LeasePlan Belgium appears four times a year in January - March - June - September

The mobility budget: current situation Dossier

Promotion Carefree and affordable driving with Private Lease Interview Anthony Kumpen: ‘Dreaming of a European NASCAR title in Zolder’ Advice The way ahead is clear

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à partir de

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Informations environnementales. [A.R. 19.03.2004] sur www.renault.be

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Dear readers, It would be stating the obvious to say that we're facing major

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challenges, both as a society at local and international level and in our very own way in the automotive industry. You're all aware of the trends, so there’s little point in reiterating them.

It is our task as market leader to set a new course and step forward into the future in the confident hope of success. And we want to do this in several areas.

Our company car fleet is becoming ever greener and this is a trend that we can only applaud. The declining interest in diesel cars is ongoing, something that has been evident in the consumer market for a while now. Which means the big winner in all this is the petrol car. But we're also seeing greater interest in alternative forms of propulsion, with orders for purely electric and hybrid vehicles rocketing. This is an initiative that we can only continue to support, for we too see the future as green. Walk the talk! I myself have switched from driving a diesel car to a plug-in hybrid petrol car. And I make sure I plug in the power every day.

We're also keeping a close eye on the developments relating to the introduction of a mobility budget, while at the same time harbouring certain expectations. In fact, the cover story in this issue of Intentions puts the spotlight firmly on mobility.

We discuss the subject with Frank Van Gool, Director General of Renta, the Belgian Vehicle Rental Association. Even though the legal framework for a mobility budget is not yet in place, we already offer our Mobility Card. We believe that the choice should be yours. Would you like to combine your company car with public transport? That's no problem at all! The LeasePlan Mobility Card will help you get on in your ‘auto-mobile’ everyday life.

A strong future can be built on the foundations of the past.

Last year, we pioneered the move towards the private-lease market with our Private Lease promotion, which proved to be a great hit. Not only was it a huge success for us; the entire vehicle leasing sector eagerly followed our example. And we’re pushing on with this successful formula, albeit with a car of a completely different calibre. You can read all about our special offer on pages 10 and 11.

Now it only remains for me to wish you a wonderful start to the autumn.

We hope the latest issue of Intentions helps keep you on the move!

Johan Portier Managing Director LeasePlan Belgium

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LeasePlan News

Everything you want to know about …

10 Advice The way ahead is clear 12 Promotion Carefree and affordable driving with Private Lease 14

Mobility Dossier

The mobility budget: current situation 20 Interview CONTACT LEASEPLAN INTENTIONS Excelsiorlaan 8 - 1930 Zaventem - 02-722 62 11 leaseplan@leaseplan.be - leaseplan.be © LeasePlan 2016 PUBLISHER JOHAN PORTIER

CREATION Effective Media- 02-467 61 61 effectivemedia.be ADVERTISING Nancy Gryson - 02-467 61 57

The Act on the protection of privacy in relation to the processing of personal data: personal data will be transmitted to and recorded in a file in the possession of LeasePlan Fleet Management nv with its registered office located at Excelsiorlaan 8, 1930 Zaventem, which is responsible for processing. Personal data will be used by LeasePlan with a view to (i) managing pre-contractual and contractual relations, (ii) preventing misuse and irregularities, (iii) compiling statistics and testing, (iv) providing assistance and information to drivers and (v) conducting satisfaction surveys among drivers. Personal data may be disclosed to third parties in a contractual relationship with LeasePlan, including suppliers and subcontractors of LeasePlan. You have the right to request access to and correction of your personal data by writing to LeasePlan at the above address and / or the e-mail address privacy@leaseplan.be.

Anthony Kumpen: ‘Dreaming of a European NASCAR title in Zolder’

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news The latest

by LeasePlan

Avoid unforeseen costs due to water damage The Belgian weather can be completely unpredictable. Unlike damage caused by hail, not all damage resulting from flooding is covered by insurance. LeasePlan would therefore like to spell out the possible consequences of this for lease cars.

If motorists encounter flooding while driving, they should adhere to the following guidelines:

Have you already passed on your details to the new fine platform?

• When driving your vehicle through water, you can create a backwash. This is certainly the case when the front bumper touches the water, but the effect can also occur earlier. The water is pushed forward ahead of your vehicle, increasing the risk of the

Since a while, it has been possible for fines received while driving a

air intake sucking it in and causing the engine to seize. If this

company car to be sent directly to the driver. This means that not only

happens and the engine stalls, under no circumstances should

will your fleet manager and leasing company be spared all that additional admin, you as the driver will also benefit. You will no longer have to contend with the ‘Big Brother’ effect, because your fleet

it be started again.

• A vehicle that is parked in a flooded area must not be started either, even if the water has already receded.

manager won't get to see your fines any more. As a result, fines will

The depth of tread on a new tyre is about 8 mm. If you drive through

become more of a personal matter and will also be treated as such.

water or a puddle where the water level is higher than the depth of

So it’s high time for you to check whether your driver details are

tread, it is very likely that you will have an accident as a result of

complete and up to date. There are two ways to update your details. If

aquaplaning.

your company has a fleet manager, you should contact him or her.

It’s better to avoid situations like these, of course. That's why LeasePlan recommends that, where you cannot see either the road

• If your company has five or more LeasePlan company cars, your

itself or the roadside, you should not continue but should stop the

fleet manager can update all driver details in FleetReporting via

car and / or turn around. If you cannot turn around, turn off the engine

the subfolder ‘Rapport Bestuurdersgegevens’.

immediately.

• If your company has fewer than five LeasePlan company cars, you can update your details via My LeasePlan.

In short: a vehicle that has entered the water must be towed away in order to avoid substantial additional damage. Even if you can see the edge of the road, it is not recommended to drive into a puddle where the water level is higher than the depth of tread on your tyres. If you decide to continue regardless of these guidelines, your insurance will not cover any ensuing damage.

LA NOUVELLE VOLVO S90 UNE AUTRE VISION DEVIENT RÉALITÉ Nous avons toujours pensé nos voitures différemment. Depuis 1927, nous concevons les voitures les plus sûres au monde. Nous les avons rendues faciles à conduire et leur impact sur l’environnement a été sans cesse réduit. Aujourd’hui, nous lançons une toute nouvelle Volvo où chaque détail, même le plus infime, a sa raison d’être. Son design, sa technologie et sa sécurité sont pensés pour vous entourer et vous protéger. Le Pilot Assist de série maintient automatiquement une vitesse et une distance prédéterminée par rapport au véhicule qui vous précède.

Et son intérieur raffiné dégage un sentiment d’intimité et de sérénité.

Avec la nouvelle Volvo S90, nous entrons dans une nouvelle ère de luxe et d’innovation. Mais nous n’oublierons jamais d’où nous venons.

AVEC PILOT ASSIST DE SÉRIE CONTRIBUTION MENSUELLE NETTE SUR L’ATN : 117,13 €/MOIS *

4,3 - 7,2 L/100 KM I 113 - 165 G CO2/KM

Informations environnementales (A.R. 19/03/2004) : www.volvocars.be. Visuel présenté à titre d’illustration. *Estimation de la contribution mensuelle nette que l’employé devra réellement payer pour l’avantage de toute nature sur base du taux d’imposition maximum de 53,5 % (117,13 € pour une Volvo S90 D3 manuelle Kinetic).

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Let us know!

Do you have any suggestions or feel that LeasePlan can improve in any area?

If so, please send an e-mail to info@leaseplan.be

Make your life easier with My LeasePlan Under the motto ‘it’s easier to leaseplan’, the appointment planner in My LeasePlan

Already time to think about winter tyres!

Winter may seem a long way off yet, but if winter tyres are included in your lease contract

has been available for a while now and can be used anywhere at any time to make an appointment for maintenance using the booking tool. But My LeasePlan has so much more to offer! Here are just some of the possibilities: • Updating your mileage: in order to keep track of and report properly on the vehicle's usage, it’s important to pass on your mileage regularly;

or if you simply want to have them fitted, now

• Checking your contract and the services included;

would be a good time to book an appointment

• Replacing your fuel card or retrieving your PIN code;

with the tyre centre. Your tyres can be fitted

• Downloading documents: authentication for resident’s parking permit, purchase

from October onwards, which would also help you avoid a long wait.

order for periodic motor-vehicle test, etc.; • Locating summer and winter tyres: this tool helps you locate the tyre centre where your summer and winter tyres are stored.

You can find all the contact details of the tyre centre where your winter tyres are stored on My

Visit leaseplan.be / myleaseplan to make a maintenance appointment.

LeasePlan via leaseplan.be / myleaseplan.

Still don’t have access to My LeasePlan?

Please contact us at drivercare@leaseplan.be or on 078 150 600.

Vivement la route.

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PACK LOUNGE / OUVERTURE HAYON MAINS LIBRES / PARE-BRISE PANORAMIQUE CITROËN CONNECT NAV / 5 OU 7 PLACES

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3,9 - 5,8 L/100 KM

103 - 134 G CO2/KM

Informations environnementales (AR 19/03/2004): citroen.be. Véhicule illustré: nouveau CITROËN Grand C4 Picasso Shine (option : peinture métallisée). (1) Offre HTVA pour le CITROËN Grand C4 Picasso 1.6 BlueHDi 115 S&S BVM6 Business Lounge, remise fleet déduite, réservée aux détenteurs d’un numéro d’entreprise et valable du 01/09/2016 au 30/09/2016 sous réserve de modification du prix catalogue. Offre non cumulable avec toutes autres promotions en cours et valable dans les points de vente CITROËN participants. (2) ATN mensuel net Estimation de la contribution mensuelle que l’employé devra réellement payer pour l’avantage de toute nature sur base du taux d’imposition maximum de 53,5%. Tous les équipements sont fonction des finitions ou des options. Les véhicules illustrés peuvent présenter des différences avec les véhicules commercialisés en Belgique ou au Grand-Duché de Luxembourg. Informations complètes sur les services CITROËN chez les concessionnaires, les agents commerciaux et réparateurs agréés CITROËN de votre choix. Ed. resp. : V. Rzasnicki, Parc de l’Alliance - Avenue de Finlande 4-8 à 1420 Braine-l’Alleud. Les prix indiqués dans ce document sont sous réserve d’erreur d’impression.

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The way ahead is clear Your windscreen wipers should be replaced once a year In a country like Belgium, which gets a lot of rain, your wind-

Driving safely on the road is a favourite theme for LeasePlan. First and

screen wipers see a fair bit of action. This intensive use will wear

foremost because we take your welfare very seriously, but also, of course, be-

out your wipers and blades quickly, which is why it's important

cause it's important that your company car stays in great shape. Safe driving

to check them regularly and replace them when necessary.

naturally begins with good visibility, which means that a clean windscreen

Windscreen wiper and car manufacturers recommend that wiper

and effective windscreen wipers are definitely a must.

blades should be replaced every six to twelve months. If you're unsure whether yours need to be replaced, just run through our checklist. If you recognise any of the symptoms, it's time to fit

Three tips for keeping your windscreen wipers in tip-top condition 1. Keep your vehicle out of the sun as much as possible

new wipers!

Do you notice any grooves due to dry, hardened

When your car is exposed to the sun over a long period of time –

and split rubber? This is caused by wear and tear,

which is ‘fortunately’ not always the case in Belgium – the wind-

frost or heat.

screen wipers will wear out very quickly. The sun dries the rubber out, making it brittle and after a while causing it to leave marks on the

Unwiped areas appear due to insufficient and

glass.

incorrectly distributed pressure or flapping at high speed.

2. Freezing temperatures are damaging to the windscreen wipers Temperatures below freezing are a scourge for windscreen wipers. The

When vibration occurs, the wiper will not push

main culprits are the ice crystals formed, which leave the windscreen

hard enough or will push unevenly against the

uneven. Turning on your wipers when your windscreen is iced up can

windscreen due to the rubber being distorted or

damage the rubber, so that it no longer cleans the glass uniformly.

hardened.

3. Remove small irregularities such as dead flies

A smear on the windscreen due to the rubber

Just like ice crystals, small irregularities such as dead flies can

being soiled, distorted or hardened. This is

adversely affect the condition of your windscreen wipers. This is why

caused by wear and tear or heat.

it's important to remove such irregularities early and to give your car a thorough cleaning on a regular basis.

free

A cinema ticket for every LeasePlan driver who replaces windscreen wipers at Carglass®! (this offer is valid from 21 / 09 / 2016 to 31 / 12 / 2016)

Windscreen wipers from Carglass®: count on Bosch quality If your windscreen wipers have seen better days, pop along to Carglass® and have them replaced with brand-new Bosch wipers, which deliver a perfect wiping action, even in extreme weather conditions. Our staff will fit them for you free of charge.

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INCLUS 3 ans de garantie INCLUS 3 ans d’entretien INCLUS 3 ans de Jaguar Assistance

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Carefree and affordable driving with

Private Lease

After two successful Private Lease promotions, LeasePlan is once again pulling out all the stops. And this time with one of the most successful models in the increasingly popular segment of crossovers, or SUVs. For only € 349* per month, you too could be driving a brand-new Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta and enjoying all the benefits that come with a lease car.

How can you order a Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta?

Register now without obligation at leaseplan.be / privatelease / nissan.

LeasePlan is able to keep the price so low because, as the market

1. Register

leader, it can negotiate the best volume discounts: on both your car

Register without obligation until 11 October 2016 in

and all the options, civil liability insurance, no-claims retention, legal

a Media Markt store or at home via www.leaseplan.

assistance, maintenance, etc. The result is something you can really

be / privatelease / nissan.

get excited about: driving without worries and fully fitted out.

2. Reserve the car

Why is Private Lease the ideal option for you? It's simple: for a

You will receive an e-mail asking you to provide additional

surprisingly low monthly price, you can drive a fully equipped new

details. All information will be treated in accordance with the

car without having to tie up your savings in a vehicle that will only

privacy laws.

depreciate year after year. And what's more, there won’t be any

3. Sign your contract

unexpected surprises. That's because the costs are fully itemised in

We will send you your Private Lease contract by post. This will

one convenient monthly invoice – including road tax, civil liability

give you ample time to read everything at your convenience.

insurance, no-claims retention, legal assistance and European break-

4. Take possession of your car

down assistance. Thanks to this formula, you'll never have to worry

We agree on a date when you want to have your car delivered

about paying extra for such things as tyres, maintenance, repairs or

to the garage of your choice. You can then start enjoying your

24 / 7 assistance.

new car.

Any questions?

Take a look at the frequently asked questions at leaseplan.be / privatelease / nissan.

Or you can contact us on 0800 14022 every weekday from 07:30 to 19:30.

€ 349 From

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/ month*

Your fully equipped

Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta!

–– Fuel consumption: 5.8 l / 100 km – 133 g CO2 / km – Euro 6 emission standard –– Available in Black Metallic, Pearl White or Grey Metallic

–– Intelligent key (opening / locking the car without a key + start button) –– ISOFIX child-seat anchor points –– Front fog lights

–– 115 HP, 1.2 l petrol engine with turbo

–– LED daytime running lights

–– Six-speed manual transmission

–– 18-inch alloy wheels

–– Five doors

–– Silver roof rails

–– Metallic

–– Privacy glass (tinted rear windows)

–– Automatic two-zone air conditioning –– Nissan Connect navigation system with 7-inch colour touch screen –– Parking sensors front and rear + Around View Monitor (360° camera) –– Nissan Safety Shield (lane assistant, traffic-sign

What is included?

Years of driving pleasure in a brand-new, fully equipped Nissan Qashqai N-Connecta Civil liability insurance, no-claims retention and

recognition, intelligent headlights and autono-

legal assistance (for non-claimable damage, your

mous emergency braking)

contractual damages will amount to only € 500)

–– Panoramic glass roof

Maintenance and technical repairs

–– Hands-free telephone via Bluetooth

Tyres (unlimited)

–– Radio / CD player, USB connection, six speakers

European breakdown assistance with a replace-

–– Speed limiter / cruise control –– Rain sensor and automatic headlights –– Front airbags, side airbags and curtain airbags

ment vehicle for a maximum of five days in the event of a breakdown 24 / 7 assistance Road tax and VAT Financing and interest

What is not covered in the monthly price?

Fuel consumption Traffic fines Winter tyres * Lease price including VAT, for 24, 36 or 48 months and up to 10,000 km / year.

Extendible to 30,000 km / year. Temporary offer from 5 to 11 October 2016: limited to available stocks. Private Lease is a long-term lease product without an option to buy, reserved for private customers resident in Belgium. Subject to acceptance by LeasePlan.

A replacement vehicle while your car is off the road for repair or maintenance. You will, however, receive a replacement vehicle for a maximum of five days in the event of breakdown.

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The mobility budget

current situation

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'Employees primarily want to spend less time in traffic and also, of course, retain as much net benefit as possible.'

Frank Van Gool, Director General of Renta, the Belgian Vehicle Rental Association

A mobility budget is to be introduced under the federal government agreement, but how far along is the government with its plans? And will this actually solve Belgium’s ongoing mobility problems? We discussed the issue with Frank Van Gool, Director General of Renta, the Belgian Vehicle Rental Association. ‘Although almost everyone supports the idea, achieving a fiscal and legal framework still seems to be a long way off. There are many stakeholders involved, each with a particular point of view and often with different interests.’

Traffic congestion on Belgian roads gets worse every year, much to the annoyance of many road users. On some days, the morning and evening rush hours on our busiest motorways and ring roads can overlap almost imperceptibly. And although motorists pay billions into the Belgian treasury coffers every year – as much as 16.8 billion euros in 2015 according to FEBIAC, which represents the interests of the automotive industry in Belgium – only a woefully small proportion is invested in our roads and therefore in our individual mobility. While Flanders pumped 1.01 billion euros into the Flemish public transport company De Lijn last year, only 812 million euros went to road safety and the infrastructure and maintenance of the road network.

Stakeholders ‘There are serious doubts as to whether the mobility budget will solve the problem of congestion,’ says Van Gool. ‘It can certainly help reduce it to some degree, but the whole discussion in recent months has often turned into a philosophical debate about the company car.’ Some people are only too eager to blame the traffic problems on the company car, but that’s just too simplistic, of course. Granted, there are company cars being driven as part of a salary package, but there are certainly also those driven for official business purposes. ‘The political parties are also finding it very difficult to come to a consensus on company cars and the mobility budget,’ adds Van Gool. ‘The more than 1.1 million company car users are also voters, so it's a tricky subject for politicians.’

Besides the government, there are numerous other stakeholders: employers and employees, of course, but also mobility providers, including the automotive industry and the lease sector, payroll service providers, administrators of payment cards and systems, and the environmental lobby, to name a few. Each stakeholder has its own perspective and interests. So it’s hardly surprising that it will probably take some time to put a fiscal and legal framework in place for the mobility budget.

Frank Van Gool considers the various interests: ‘Employers are up for it as long as it makes their employees happy, helps to keep costs under control and the administration doesn't become more complicated. Employees primarily want to spend less time in traffic and also, of course, retain as much net benefit as possible. HR consultants and payroll service providers see the administration and optimisation of the mobility budget

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‘We propose that the taxes and social security contributions on the various possible components making up a mobility budget should be structured in a straightforward, standardised way’ Frank Van Gool, Director General of Renta, the Belgian Vehicle Rental Association

as a possible new source of revenue, while the developers and administrators of payment systems see a new market in it. And what about the lease sector? Although initially the lease companies are possibly going to have to face the prospect of having smaller vehicles in their fleet, the sector is happy to fulfil a pioneering role and develop new services, systems and advice for its customers. In other words, everyone is eager to jump on the bandwagon.’

Wanted: simplicity Through Renta, the lease sector recently issued a specific plan. ‘The approach that we're suggesting is first and foremost a pragmatic one,’ explains Van Gool. ‘We propose that the taxes and social security contributions on the various possible components making up a mobility budget should be structured in a straightforward, standardised way, so that the calculation of any kind of benefit and the applicable deductions are immediately clear,

both for the government and for employers and employees. Standardisation will simplify the government's auditing responsibilities, because there will be no need for endless, complex calculations. It’s also important for employers and employees to know where they stand when various modes of transport are being utilised. The technical details of registration and administration can then be worked out between the employer and employee. It’s then the government's role to provide a straightforward method for payment of taxes and social security contributions. Our approach also has the advantage of not requiring any significant changes in law, which means that a fiscal and legal framework can be put in place relatively swiftly.’

Of course, the question remains as to how quickly the government wants or is able to respond to these complicated issues, with all the interested parties involved …

Apart from the requested simplification, a few other general principles are important. For one thing, budget neutrality should be the primary focus when the mobility budget is introduced. In other words, there should be no hidden extra costs. Individual employers should also be able to determine whether or not to introduce a mobility budget, to which employees it will apply and what it will comprise. They must be able to decide on the limits of the overall mobility budget and on each of its components. With the introduction of the mobility budget, it's also advisable for employers to draw up agreements concerning mobility – a so-called Mobility Policy – which can be included as an addendum to the employment contract.

‘It's possible that the government will introduce a few new initiatives this autumn,’ says Frank Van Gool. ‘It needs to find a consensus between all parties involved, lobbyists and its own interests. Besides the possible electoral impact, the government is particularly afraid of budgetary implications. If there’s one thing all political groups can agree on, it’s that the introduction of the mobility budget must also be completely budget-neutral for the public purse.’

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FORD EDGE ATN NET* à partir de

L/100 KM

CO2

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149

5,8-5,9 L/100 KM.

149-152 G/KM CO2.

Les chiffres de consommation et d’émission s’appliquent aux véhicules avec les pneus de série, comme décrit dans les équipements de série. Des pneus optionnels peuvent engendrer d’autres valeurs d’émission de CO2 et de consommation. Pour plus d’informations, renseignez-vous auprès de votre distributeur Ford et rendez-vous sur notre site www.fr.ford.be/FleetLeasing. *Basé sur le Ford Edge Trend 2.0 TDCi - AWD - 180cv - peinture métallisée. Le calcul de l’Avantage net mensuel se fonde sur le taux maximal de précompte professionnel de 53,5%. Ces valeurs sont données à titre purement indicatif et n’engagent pas la responsabilité de Ford Motor Company SA en cas de différence entre l’Avantage indiqué et l’Avantage finalement obtenu. Spécifications du véhicule affiché non représentatives. Donnons la priorité à la sécurité. Informations environnementales [A.R. 19/03/2004]: www.fr.ford.be/environnement.

18 Intentions Mobility Dossier

LeasePlan Mobility Card: mobility tailored to your needs Although the company car remains the most important transport op-

park it in an underground car park in the centre of town? Okay! Would

tion in Belgium, LeasePlan feels that the time is right to broaden the

you like to use public transport now and again? That's no problem

horizon. With the introduction of the Mobility Card a few months ago,

either! Is taking the train sometimes the best option? Or would you

LeasePlan has extended its range with alternative modes of transport,

prefer to rent a bike when the weather is fine? It's all possible!

leaving you free to choose the transport solution best suited to your

With the Mobility Card, LeasePlan provides you with all you need to

needs at any given time. In doing so, LeasePlan has moved from a

help you and your fleet manager decide on the most suitable mobility

budget aimed specifically at a vehicle to a broader mobility budget.

solution for you. ‘We want to offer our drivers the freedom that is ex-

The LeasePlan Mobility Card ensures you are able to make use of

pected these days. It's all about making choices. And that's certainly

additional forms of transport quickly and without unnecessary red

the case with mobility,’ explains Luc Norga, director of Driver Vehicle

tape. Do you want to take the trusty company car? That's fine! And

and Procurement Services at LeasePlan.

How to avoid traffic congestion

Cities toughening up

It looks unlikely that there will be a structural solution to the dreadful

Germany introduced restrictions on vehicles entering city centres a

traffic congestion on our roads any time soon. So it might be a better

decade or so ago. If you aren't displaying the necessary green sticker,

idea for you to find some way of helping you avoid tailbacks as much

you won't be allowed to drive into most major cities. This means that

as possible. Of course, there’s the radio and also traffic websites,

the oldest and therefore most polluting cars are excluded. And now

but for true real-time traffic information there are a number of apps

Belgian cities are also planning to take similar action. As of 1 February

available. Waze, for example, which was recently acquired by Google,

2017, the whole of Antwerp city centre and part of the Left Bank will

displays local traffic problems in real time. Just like Coyote, which can

become a low-emission zone (LEZ). The requirements for gaining

now also provide users with information about traffic flow, Waze is

access will then be further tightened up in 2020 and 2025. Your vehi-

only as strong as its user network, as it is the users themselves who,

cle's Euro emission standard will determine whether you may enter

while on the road, alert other users about such things as delays due

the LEZ with your car. From February next year, diesel cars with a Euro

to an accident, a broken-down vehicle or other situations. Waze is a

emission standard below 4 will no longer have access to the Antwerp

free app you can use on your smartphone, although this does mean

LEZ. Euro 3 diesels must be fitted with a particulate filter. And Ghent

you'll have to put up with occasional unsolicited advertising. But what

and Brussels have already announced similar plans.

if you're not much of an app user? Perhaps your smartphone will sur-

The stringent access requirements that cities are imposing won't im-

prise you one morning with a message informing you of an additional

mediately affect lease car users. These cars are covered by a contract

delay of a few minutes on your usual route, without you having ever

which runs for a maximum of five years, so they are among the newest

asked it to do so. That's right, technology never ceases to amaze us!

vehicles on the road and therefore meet the most stringent emission standards. The fact that many cities are planning to introduce their own initiatives, systems and requirements could well be a problem, however. There’s a risk that you soon won’t know which regulations are currently in force in which city. So a unified approach is urgently needed. After all, motorists can’t be expected to know by heart the

If you have any questions, please ask us!

As a lease company, we believe it is our task to advise our customers in finding the best mobility solutions for their company. So if you have any questions or would like additional information after reading this, please don't hesitate to contact us!

various rules that apply in each and every city.

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20 Intentions Interview

‘Dreaming of a European NASCAR title in Zolder’ Anthony Kumpen

The hugely popular NASCAR championship in America is really taking off in Europe. What's more, the European NASCAR season has a distinctly Belgian flavour. For the second year running, the finale will be held at our very own Circuit Zolder, the track where driver Anthony Kumpen made his racing debut and where he wants to be crowned European NASCAR champion for the second time on 9 October. Intentions took a pit stop to chat to the ambitious driver from Hasselt.

Intentions Interview 21

‘Unlike Formula 1, NASCAR is a sport in which the driver can actually make a difference.’

Anthony, the NASCAR Euro Whelen Series is extremely popular in Europe, but in the States the sport is really huge. What do you think is the secret behind the NASCAR formula?

NASCAR doesn't hold any secrets. It likes to keep things

Anthony Kumpen

straightforward, typically American. During race weekends, the public can walk among the cars and the drivers and just feel part of the whole occasion. At the same time, the element of show is an important ingredient: the whole weekend is one big American party for all the

Last year you achieved an excellent third place in Zolder, in front of

family and the races themselves are relatively short with plenty of

more than 20,000 enthusiastic supporters in your own backyard. How

entertainment and stunts in between.

did that feel?

You were European champion in 2014 and as a reward were able to

cheered on by so many fans, though it's a pity I wasn't able to win it for

take part in a couple of races in the States. That must have been an

them. This year it's going really well for our team [Ed.: Kumpen drives

amazing experience!

for the Belgian PK Carsport team]. The car is fast and reliable and I'm

It was a fantastic experience to drive on my home circuit and be

It was one of my greatest dreams in motorsport come true: racing

starting to dream of being able to take the European title in Zolder …

at Daytona. What's more, unlike Formula 1, NASCAR is a sport in which the driver can actually make a difference, because the cars are

We definitely share the same dream. Good luck!

technically almost identical. In the end, I came in twenty-sixth, but for a rookie it was already quite an achievement just to cross the line in one piece amidst all that chaos. (laughs)

8-9 OCT 2016 NASCAR parade in Hasselt Just like last year, the NASCAR party in Limburg doesn't start on Saturday, but on Thursday 6 October.

That’s when the impressive NASCAR circus will be heading down to Hasselt for a unique parade through the city centre. It's a great opportunity for the public to get up close to the powerful 450 HP NASCAR racing cars, which will be tearing around Circuit Zolder at eye-watering speeds just a couple of days later. Full details about the NASCAR racing event at Circuit Zolder can be found

The NASCAR cars are technically almost identical and have a powerful 450 HP 5.8 litre V8 engine.

on the website: circuit-zolder.be / en.

22 Intentions Tips

Take it easy Is your car

in need of a clean?

In this brand-new section of Intentions, LeasePlan will be giving you a few pointers on how to take good care of your lease car. And we can immediately get the ball rolling by giving your car a good wash. But what exactly is ‘good’ and ‘not so good’ when it comes to cleaning your lease car? Intentions looked into it for you and has summed up its findings in five handy tips!

1

Don't use either a sponge or a chamois leather We all seem to pull out our yellow sponges when we want to wash our beloved four-wheeler. There's nothing better than

a good old clean with the sponge, right? Well, actually, nothing could be further from the truth! Regardless of the amount of foam produced, a sponge doesn't remove the dirt but simply spreads it around. What's more, together with its trusty companion the chamois leather, a sponge is responsible for those universally feared circular scratches. It's much better to use a special lambswool or microfibre washing glove. Instead of a chamois leather, you can use a dry microfibre cloth. This at least removes the dirt deep into the fibre and doesn't leave any scratches.

2

4

You wouldn't wash your own hair with detergent, would you?

Choose a warm but cloudy day There's nothing nicer than giving your car a thorough clean under a blue sky and bright sunshine. We don't want to take

To ensure you get a good result, it's best to use a suitable cleaner. And that certainly doesn’t mean a ‘simple’ detergent.

After all, dirty dishes can hardly be compared to a dirty car! What's

the shine off your enjoyment, but actually this isn't such a good

more, it's far too aggressive for the paintwork, which will start to

idea. The products you use will quickly evaporate, with the result

dull after repeated use of such cleaners. That's why it's advisable

that they won’t penetrate the dirt, leaving your car less than

to invest in a good-quality mild car shampoo that you can find at

spotlessly clean after you’ve finished. What's more, the difference

car-part retailers.

in temperature of cold water and warm sunshine will have a negative effect on your paintwork.

3

Two buckets of water …

When cleaning your car, you'll need not one but two buckets. If you use the same bucket for rinsing and cleaning, you'll simply

5

A bit of elbow grease goes a long way Of course, it's great to get a nice shiny car in next to no time without having to exert yourself, but quickly running it through

the car wash is far from being the ideal solution. The cleaning process in an industrial car wash is actually quite harsh, as it

be rubbing the dirt back onto your car. The answer, therefore, is

involves the use of aggressive products and is not particularly

to rinse the cloth in a bucket of clean water every time you use it

gentle on your paintwork. So why not roll up your sleeves and give

to apply soap to one area. Once the whole car has been soaped,

your car that gentle touch it deserves? There's nothing better than

all that remains is to rinse it with a garden hose – and not with

doing it yourself now and again!

a high-pressure cleaner – and carefully dry it with the microfibre cloth recommended above.

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