LITTLE'S, the family-owned chauffeur business, has made one of its biggest ever investments in a collection of luxury eco-friendly cars.
The Glasgow-based firm, which specialises in corporate travel, has bolstered its 40-strong fleet with five Lexus GS 300h hybrid vehicles. All cars are presented in Little's trademark burgundy livery.
The six-figure investment falls under Little's commitment to making its business environmentally sustainable, and reflects its' clients desire to reduce their own carbon emissions.
Business travel is believed to be one of the biggest generators of carbon emissions for many companies, leading to their reduction becoming a key priority of corporate responsibility strategies.
The cars, which will operate from its bases in Glasgow and Edinburgh, can run in near-silent electric mode in slow moving city traffic, reducing tailpipe emissions and taking fuel consumption to zero.
Until now the Little's fleet has comprised of vehicles manufactured by Mercedes and Jaguar.
Managing director Heather Matthews, who oversaw the launch of a new identity, website and online portal for the firm last year, said: "The Lexus GS 300h is the first hybrid we have used and we are confident they will add an important and attractive new dimension to our luxury fleet.
"Our clients place an increasing emphasis on environmental performance and sustainability, issues that we can address with the highly efficient GS 300h. By running these vehicles we are also able to strengthen the green qualities of our own operation.
"At the same time, the Lexus hybrids provide a very smooth and refined ride and a luxurious, quiet cabin environment, maintaining the high standards of quality and comfort and comfort we require of our vehicles."
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