All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez has been the Editor of Leasing Life since January 2020.
Motor finance turns electric as hydrogen stalls
Ali Khan, Head of Sales and Business Development at Vestel Mobility UK, an EV charging and energy storage business, looks at the commercial implications of the hydrogen fuel cell versus electric vehicle debate.
AA to deliver aftersales support for Farizon SV in UK
Jameel Motors partners with the AA to provide national service coverage for electric van customers
UK auto sector faces mixed signals as Trump softens US tariffs on car parts
Supply impact limited as 25% tariff on finished vehicles remains in place
Carly launches diagnostics platform in partnership with TÜV NORD
New tool targets garages, dealers and fleet managers with fast, mobile-based vehicle assessment
NX Group renews partnership with Asset Alliance
Fleet expansion underlines strategy for short-term leasing and modernisation
Why UK tariffs on Chinese EVs would undermine climate and consumer goals
Restricting Chinese EV imports would raise costs, slow decarbonisation and weaken the UK’s growing vehicle finance and leasing market.
Chinese EV brands surge in popularity on Carwow as BYD leads growth
Carwow data shows spike in BYD enquiries and configurations in March, with other Chinese marques also gaining traction
UK new car demand stays strong in March as ZEV mandate eases
According to the latest data from Auto Trader, demand for new cars remains robust amongst consumers following the key plate change period, with visits to its new car platform increasing 11% year-on-year (YoY) in April.
Trump’s trade war and the fallout for the UK auto sector
The UK’s automotive industry faces renewed instability as sweeping US tariffs on steel, aluminium, and vehicles threaten exports, reshape supply chains, and open new trade pathways. Chris Farnell reports.