All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Surge in UK car thefts driven by cost-of-living and parts demand

Vehicle crime statistics reveal a notable increase in thefts, with premium models and popular second-hand cars becoming prime targets.

Octopus partners with ADP for customer onboarding

“ADP facilitates real-time creation and manipulation of delivering automated decisions.”

Car insurance prices: unravelling the factors behind the spike

Consumer car finance new business volumes fell by 3% in January 2024

The consumer car finance market is expected to grow by 2% in 2024 to reach just over £40 billion.

IWD24: Subaru and International Motors showcase gender diversity

29.6% of International Motors workforce is female, far ahead of the current industry average.

Chancellor pledges extension of ‘full expensing’ to leased assets

Commitment to extending full expensing to leased assets has been described as addressing an historical injustice, although details on the affordability timeline remain pending.

Budget 2024 leaves zero-emission van ambitions in limbo

“The Chancellor is ignoring the fact that the van sector needs urgent support to adopt zero-emission vehicles.”

iVendi unveils WebShop technology to German dealers in tie-up with BDK

The collaboration builds on the successful partnership formed in 2019 when BDK launched the JuhuAuto online marketplace, powered by iVendi’s technology.

Balance needed in motor finance investigation

The FCA’s Motor Finance Review has prompted a debate over the cost of compensation and its industry impact, writes Edward Flanagan, Partner at Shakespeare Martineau

Rightcharge partners with Mercedes-Benz vans for EV charging in the UK

In 2024 Mercedes will introduce a range of new vans and Rightcharge will launch its electric fuel card and fleet management solution.