All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

April sees a dip in average car values: cap hpi

In a return to seasonal norms, April saw average car values at the three-year, 60,000-mile point, fall by 1.5%, equivalent to around £300.

SVA calls on industry to help HMRC find a solution to tax double cab pick ups

“The industry must consult with HMRC to get the right decision over the line,” said SVA’s MD Alex Wright.

PassMeFast driving lessons surge 1011% in 3 years with BNPL option

Currently, Payl8r is the sole BNPL provider regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

Finalists unveiled: Sustainable Finance Summit 2024

The 12 winners will be revealed during an evening gala at the Saintclair Pavillon Dauphine in Paris on May 16.

Car insurance premiums expected to stabilize: Swiss Re

Consumer interest in new cars soars on Auto Trader with 16% YoY surge in April visits

BMW emerges as the leading new car brand, commanding the largest share of brand-new car enquiries (17%) and nearly a quarter (23%) of all new car advert views this month, with notable growth in lead share compared to the previous month.

Tesla leads global BEV market, faces growing competition in China

BEV sales continue to improve in China, with total sales up 17% compared to March last year.

Odessa launches auto originations platform

The platform tailors Odessa’s breadth of finance, leasing, and as-a-service usage solutions for the auto finance industry, a company statement said.

Resilient automotive sector defies Israel’s leasing downturn trend

Experts at S&P Global Ratings Israel noted that despite the ongoing conflict with Hamas, automotive leasing has continued to flourish. 

UK vehicle numbers hit an all-time high in 2023, led by surge in plug-in vehicles

Implied scrappage rates of older vehicles have also fallen to the lowest on record with British motorists keeping their cars for longer.