All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez has been the Editor of Leasing Life since January 2020.

Average age of financed used cars on the rise as buyers forced to compromise

Tamara Brown of V12 Vehicle Finance considers why customers are now much more willing to accept compromises on age and mileage to secure their preferred vehicle.

Only 16% of European consumers opting for BEVs: Bloomberg

Few charging points, range anxiety and high prices are the top concerns among respondents.

Is the rate-for-risk model a solution to selling more used cars? 

Peter Cottle, Consulting Director with Finativ, considers the options for car retailers in the current interest rate climate.

Controversial ULEZ scheme is expanded in London 

Chris Wright looks at how the ULEZ expansion has been received in its first week of operation.

Challenges on the road to decarbonisation by 2035

Meeting the government’s car decarbonisation target in 12 years’ time will require improvements on various fronts, Chris Farnell reports.

Six months of growth for UK car production: SMMT

Despite this growth, however, output remained -29.4% lower than pre-pandemic July 2019.

Gofor appoints SME-focused BDM

Joanna Williamson’s appointment will be followed by another three business development executives in the coming weeks.

ULEZ fun and games, but let’s not forget the 10-point plan 

The transition to EVs is central to the Government’s efforts to meet its target of reaching net zero, yet there seems to be little mention of the 10-point plan these days.

What are the cheapest EVs as ULEZ expansion comes in across London?

Aidan Rushby, CEO of Carmoola, on the most affordable EVs available as ULEZ expansion kicks in this week.