All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez

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

China’s rare earth clampdown strains global auto production

BMI warns that vehicle manufacturing forecasts face downward pressure as rare earth export delays disrupt EV supply chains and expose Europe’s critical mineral vulnerability.

Autorola UK appoints George Fitzpatrick as sales director

New sales lead to steer commercial strategy across remarketing, asset management, and data divisions.

FCA targets 6-week turnaround to avert market paralysis

Regulator aims to fast-track redress consultation after Supreme Court ruling, warning delays could destabilise lending sector and harm consumer outcomes.

Paragon cushions £6.5m motor finance provision with broker-led lending

£6.5m set aside as Supreme Court ruling on commissions looms.

UK businesses struggle to measure and report fleet emissions, study reveals

Call for government clarity as many firms remain unprepared, warns Alphabet (GB)

GVG acquires Fleet Alliance, creating UK’s largest B2B leasing broker

Fleet Alliance joins Global Vans, XLCR, and LCV Group as GVG expands to manage over 70,000 vehicles and £2.5bn in funded assets.

Geotab and Vitality launch JV focused on driver safety and behaviour

‘Geotab Vitality’ rewards safe driving with data-driven insights and behavioural incentives, challenging traditional fleet safety models.

How EV uptake is rewiring the UK’s corporate fleet transport sector

A convergence of regulation, technology and economic incentives is accelerating EV adoption in UK car fleets, with implications for business operations and national climate targets, writes Paul Bennett at Madox Square LLP.

‘250 in five’: the psychological benchmark driving EV fast charging

Consumers say they would switch to EVs if charging took no longer than a petrol refill. But the technology — and infrastructure — isn’t there yet. This report by Chris Farnell.

Lloyd Motor Group acquires Telford Škoda for undisclosed amount

Family-run Carlisle dealership joins growing franchise portfolio