All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez has been the Editor of Leasing Life since January 2020.
Motor Ombudsman updates Codes of Practice
New clauses cover ADAS, AFV maintenance, GAP insurance and agency sales models
Aston Martin faces pressure from Fitch
Fitch flags liquidity risks weeks after chairman floats privatisation idea.
Locking the back door: building resilience in motor finance cybersecurity
Employees, suppliers and systems all present potential entry points for attackers—and defending against them requires more than technology, writes Gary Higham, Chief Technology Officer of Zuto.
Lloyds faces questions on ‘no harm’ claims amid mounting provisions
As the Supreme Court weighs in on commission disclosure rules, Lloyds and other lenders must prove customers were not misled—despite data deletion and rising operational costs.
Motor finance under the microscope: MPs grill bank chiefs on commission
Bank chiefs defend legacy commission models while MPs challenge industry assumptions on fairness, disclosure and customer trust ahead of a key Supreme Court ruling.
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Motor finance redress: the burden of proof falls on lenders, says Julian Rose
Industry consultant argues that while most customers likely suffered no financial loss, the legal burden to prove that, rests squarely with lenders, not consumers
Lloyds CEO defends motor finance conduct before MPs
Charlie Nunn says bank sees “no evidence of harm” as redress liabilities mount.
VW tops Carwow configuration rankings but faces supply shortfalls
OEM leads on consumer interest while lagging in availability across key UK regions.
Oxa and Bradshaw EV launch autonomous vehicle collaboration
Initial deployments to focus on off-highway applications as UK government confirms no public-road rollout before 2027.
Used car retail values resilient despite minor dip, says PVI
Hybrid demand stays strong as 3–4-year-old stock levels remain tight