All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez

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

Callum Haymon-Collins appointed as FleetCheck’s first COO

Starting in a sales support role 10 years ago, Haymon-Collins has progressed to oversee sales, product and marketing activities, along with client services and experience.

Cazoo sold for £5m after a £6bn valuation 3 years ago

Sale follows Cazoo’s entry into administration and subsequent asset disposals.

Wessex Fleet celebrates 20 years in business

Founded in 2004 by Tim McNally, Spencer Blake, and Simon Naylor, Wessex Fleet has grown from a fledgling broker business into a fleet leasing company.

Targa Telematics rebrands British subsidiaries as Targa Viasat UK

The rebranded entity, Targa Viasat UK, merges Targa Telematics UK and Viasat Connect Ltd.

Gov’t plans for used EV battery health checks highlighted at VRA meeting

VRA meeting focused on the new government’s initiatives for ensuring the health of used electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

Fitch Ratings: China’s ICE sales plummet despite record discounts

BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Audi have reportedly reduced discounts in China as of July 2024.

Ayvens reports stable Q2 2024 results amid challenging conditions

Despite a 1.9% decline in leasing and services margins to EUR 693 million due to hyperinflation impacts in Turkey, the company improved its cost to income ratio to 61.9% and maintained a CET1 ratio of 12.5%.

NaVCIS recovers £9.6m in stolen financed vehicles across Europe

Romania and Bulgaria emerging as primary destination markets for stolen vehicles.

Industry demands clear EV incentives following Labour’s legislative omission

With the ZEV mandate targeting significant EV market share, industry leaders urge immediate financial incentives and infrastructure support, writes David Savage, Vice President for UK and Ireland at Geotab.

ALPHERA marks Consumer Duty anniversary with Code of Excellence

Launch aims to raise industry standards and enhance support for dealer and broker partners through six defined promises.