All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez has been the Editor of Leasing Life since January 2020.
Bridgepoint acquires majority stake in Zuto
Growth fund investment marks exit of Scottish Equity Partners
Why 2026 will redefine UK car finance
As the UK used car market heads into 2026, the sector faces a perfect storm of opportunity and challenge. Louis Rix, the Co-Founder & COO of CarFinance 247 argues that affordability, regional dynamics, and new entrants will be the defining forces for lenders, dealers, and investors alike.
AA partners with Zapmap to integrate EV charging data
Motoring organisation adds charge point information to its app as part of wider EV transition strategy
Honda Finance Europe adopts Loop platform for dealer visit reporting
Partnership aims to improve consistency, compliance and transparency across dealer network
Vehicle recalls weigh on US rental operators’ earnings outlook: Fitch
Fitch Ratings cites operational disruption and margin pressure for Hertz and Avis as recall volumes rise
FCA car finance redress model raises concerns over adequacy of compensation
APPG analysis suggests proposed awards fall below established benchmarks, prompting questions over regulatory approach
Auto lenders warn FCA scheme threatens sector profitability
Industry pushes back on 18-year compensation scheme as financial provisions mount and regulatory scope questioned
Mackie Motors initiates legal action against Freeths LLP
High Court claim centres on legal strategy and advice provided during proceedings against Renault subsidiary
London to end full congestion charge exemption for EVs
Fleet operators and motor finance providers face new cost and compliance considerations under revised discount scheme
Preparing for CP25/27: What lenders must do now
FCA’s redress scheme brings clarity, but also complexity, for motor finance providers. A comment by Azhar Rana, Partner, PKF Littlejohn.