All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Five trends shaping the future of motor finance in 2025

Zander Cook, co-founder of Lease End, examines the pivotal forces redefining the motor finance market for consumers and industry leaders.

Amazon drives into online car sales in US with Hyundai partnership

E-commerce giant launches Amazon Autos in the US, with plans to expand its car-buying platform globally.

S&U shares up despite market challenges and legal headwinds

Specialist lender highlights market disruptions and legal challenges amid modest share gains.

Ayan Capital secures £2.8m to expand halal finance offerings in the UK

The London-based fintech aims to disrupt the UK market with Islamic car finance and a suite of tech-driven financial products, targeting the growing demand for ethical, value-aligned banking solutions.

Land Rover retains top spot as Hyundai and Renault shake up UK retail margin rankings

While premium brands dominate the top spots, Hyundai and Renault’s strong entries signal new opportunities in the mainstream market, data from Dealer Auction finds.

How asset disposal specialists are transforming fleet management

Efficiency, sustainability, and cashflow: The case for moving beyond traditional auctions, according to BPI Asset Disposal Solutions

Lloyds CEO warns motor finance ruling threatens UK economy

Court decision on car loan commissions could prompt multibillion-pound redress scheme, raising concerns over investor confidence and regulatory uncertainty.

Close Brothers Motor Finance makes two key appointments

Clare Bradley named Commercial Director and Neil Leonard promoted to Marketing Director as CBMF focuses on product innovation and brand growth.

Dealers face cut-off without SAF approval by December deadline

Tandem Motor Finance urges independent dealers to meet Specialist Automotive Finance (SAF) standards or equivalent by year-end to maintain partnerships with FLA-member lenders.

Day’s Fleet partners with Motor Assist