All articles by Verdict Staff
Verdict Staff
Mann Island acquired by Investec
UK lessor Investec Asset Finance has acquired commercial and consumer motor finance brokerage Mann Island Finance for an undisclosed fee.
Fleet Friday: one step down, two steps up
This week’s round-up of fleet news sees three senior personnel moves from across the industry. By Isabella Grotto and Grant Collinson
Fleet Friday: VW, Hitachi and a new face
This week’s round-up of fleet news focuses on a large VW van deal, Hitachi’s move into Poland and a new appointment at Fleet Alliance. By Jonathan Minter and Mike Cobb
Funding strengthens the Renault Nissan Alliance
Steve Gowler, managing director at RCI Financial Services, took time out to talk to Mike Cobb about the year gone by and what the future holds for the Renault-owned finance company.
Moneyway sees red in fight for growth
Andy McMorine, head of motor finance at Moneyway talks to Mike Cobb about the business and how it found a gap in the market to help the company fight off increased competition in the near-prime and subprime markets
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Fleet Friday: A break for the mediterranean
This week’s round-up of fleet news focuses on European fleet and commercial vehicle registrations and a new fleet management tool from Burnt Tree.
Fleet Friday: UK budget reaction and EV apathy
This week’s round-up of fleet news focuses on industry response to UK Budget 2014 and driver indifference to electric vehicles.
Black Horse and Suzuki renew finance agreement and extend it to motorcycles
Black Horse has extended its agreement to provide finance for Suzuki GB vehicles by three years, as well as extending the partnership to cover the company’s motorcycle business.
Country snapshot: Germany
With the effects of the global credit crisis still being felt and the ongoing euro currency problems, Germany’s car market has yet to recover fully from a late Noughties crash, despite the country’s reputation as a bastion in the euro area.
Jonathan Minter reports
Scottish Equity Partners invests £8m in Car Loan 4U
Online finance broker Car Loan 4U has received an £8m investment from UK venture capital firm Scottish Equity Partners (SEP), with SEP partner Andrew Davison being made a member of Car Loan 4U’s board as a part of the deal.