All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez has been the Editor of Leasing Life since January 2020.
Dubai floods highlight climate change’s impact on motor leasing
Dubai’s floods in mid-April highlight the impact of climate change on extreme weather, causing significant losses for the motor leasing industry. With a rise in insurance claims and premiums, businesses need to reconsider their risk management strategies. Alejandro Gonzalez and Eugene Gerden report.
GAP Insurance: FCA and industry at odds over fair value claims
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a mandate for GAP Insurance reforms, highlighting that a mere 6% of premiums are returned to consumers. However, industry leaders argue that the FCA’s data does not reflect the full picture, sparking a debate over the true value and future of GAP insurance under new regulations. Chris Farnell reports.
Accelerating the transition: strategies to increase EV use under ZEV mandate
The House of Lords Environment and Climate Committee is pressing for faster government action, while car manufacturers are frustrated by the lack of EV purchase incentives. Addressing these issues is crucial for the zero-emission vehicle mandate’s success, reports Josh Skelding of Fignum.
Electrification and investment should be priorities for Labour: VRA
Electrification and motor manufacturing are ripe for investment and growth, says Philip Nothard of the Vehicle Remarketing Association.
Mercia Fleet cuts insurance costs by 25% using AI
Mercia Fleet Management collaborates with London-based broker Konsileo Commercial Insurance to achieve insurance cost reductions.
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UK General Election 2024: Q&A with Paul Clarke of Green Car Guide
“The current government has not had the environment or EVs anywhere near the top of its agenda,” says green vehicle expert.
Dodge RAM registrations surge in Europe, prompting calls for regulatory action
The European Environment Agency data reveals that nearly 5,000 Dodge RAMs were imported into Europe in 2023, marking a 20% increase from 2022.
Plevin and Wood: implications for motor finance regulation
What are the differences between two crucial cases at the centre of the FCA’s investigation into DCAs? Plevin v Paragon PF and Wood v Commercial First Business
Stoneacre Motor Group buys Trenton Motor Group for undisclosed sum
The sale is believed to include the addition of Nissan, Dodge, RAM, KGM, and Citroen aftersales to Stoneacre’s Grimsby operations.
Landmark case on motor finance commission begins at Court of Appeal
The court has consolidated the cases: Hopcraft v. Close Brothers, Wrench v. Firstrand Bank, and Johnson v. Firstrand Bank and Motonovo Finance.