All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez has been the Editor of Leasing Life since January 2020.
XPENG G6 lands in UK via Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme
Octopus Electric Vehicles adds high-tech SUV to growing EV line-up as Chinese brand enters UK market
Motor finance innovation in the spotlight at GlobalData Automotive Europe Conference 2025
Data-driven disruption and electrification trends take centre stage as Europe’s motor finance leaders join OEMs, captives, and tech innovators in Munich this October.
Why misinformation threatens the future of EVs
A quiet information revolution is underway to empower drivers with the truth about electric vehicles — and close the gap between perception and progress. Chris Farnell reports.
UK consumer car finance new business volumes grew by 5% in June 2025
In the first half of 2025, new business volumes were 1% higher than in the same period in 2024.
Rathi hits back at claims FCA redress plan is unworkable
FCA chief rejects lender concerns over historic data gaps, urges sector to help “put things right” following Supreme Court ruling on commission-driven car loans.
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UK EVs buck the trend as used car prices hold firm in July: Percayso
Electric models defy summer slump with rising values while diesel takes a hit.
Solving the unstructured data dilemma in financial services
From improving compliance to reducing manual workloads, today’s AI tools are helping financial institutions transform customer communications into structured, actionable insights, says Paul Bennett, Managing Partner at Madox Square LLP.
Motor finance sector braces for operational test after Court ruling
As legal risks narrow, lenders face the daunting task of reviewing millions of past agreements amid FCA redress plans worth up to £18bn.
European automakers face profitability squeeze in 2025: Fitch
Fitch warns of shrinking margins as tariffs, EV transition, and China headwinds drive down profits; most investment-grade firms remain financially resilient.
Sector shaken as FCA opens consultation into £18bn scheme
FCA proposal to compensate drivers for historic commission practices raises legal, financial, and operational questions across motor finance sector.