All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez

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

EV uptake in France: households outpace leasing giants Société Générale and BNP Paribas

T&E’s analysis reveals that Société Générale and BNP Paribas are lagging in the transition to EVs.

FCA cancels Hillfield Motor Company’s regulatory permission

Despite multiple opportunities to comply, Hillfield Motor Company did not respond adequately, leading to the final decision to cancel its Part 4A permission.

Petrol and diesel vehicles scrapped at double the rate of EVs: cap hpi study

This study was conducted in response to calls from sections of the automotive industry to analyse EV scrappage rates amid claims that EVs were being scrapped more frequently than petrol and diesel vehicles.

Alphabet (GB) appoints Ian Turner as Chief Sales Officer

He joins from ALD Automotive, where he served on the operating board as Corporate Sales Director and later as Sales & Marketing Director.

There’s room for optimism over Discretionary Commission Arrangements: VRA told

Delegates at the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) meeting were given 3 reasons for optimism over the discretionary commission arrangements (DCAs).

Solifi wins data and asset management accolade at 2024 Sustainable Finance Awards

Solifi entered the competition with its new ESG Portfolio Strategist offering designed for automotive finance providers.

Sustainable Finance Summit Awards 2024: winners announced in Paris

Twelve winners were announced, with BNP Paribas receiving the top honour: Best Sustainable Finance Company of the Year.

Fitch warns of increased risk from over-inflated RVs in UK auto loans

The agency’s analysis of 15 UK auto asset-backed securities (ABS) transactions reveals a significant rise in RVs as a percentage of purchase prices since 2020.

Ayvens unveils enhanced Carmarket platform for global car traders

Ayvens Carmarket builds upon the foundation laid by its predecessor, ALD Carmarket.

How will Biden’s China tariff hikes affect European car financing?

The tariffs on Chinese-made EVs are set to surge from around 25% to 100%. Similarly, import taxes on lithium-ion EV batteries will rise from 7.5% to 25%.