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.