All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez

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

European carmakers seek flexibility in 2035 zero-emission targets

Industry proposals could lower EV market share target to 52%, leaked ACEA paper suggests

Mission Possible: Q MISSION is carving out a niche in automotive finance

With roots in automotive finance and an agile, remote-first model, this German consultancy is delivering worldwide transformation solutions across the automotive, financial services, and mobility sectors, writes Jeremy Weltman.

JLR cyber attack exposes fragility in UK’s auto finance ecosystem

Supply chain shock highlights the limits of just-in-time production and the growing pressure by lenders on smaller manufacturers to provide personal guarantees

Regulators move to curb misleading motor finance claims by CMCs and law firms

FCA, SRA, ICO and ASA step up scrutiny of claims management and legal firms amid concerns over fees and advertising

Holidaying with an algorithm: When AI took the wheel

In the first of our “I a Bot” commentaries, our anonymous fintech insider swaps motorway tolls for mountain passes by letting AI plan their summer road trip abroad.

Targa Telematics joins Leaseurope

Company aims to support digital transformation in European leasing and rental sectors

Lithia UK acquires Hatfields Group for undisclosed amount

Acquisition adds first OMODA JAECOO site and expands JLR retail footprint in the North of England.

Small suppliers to JLR face demands for personal guarantees as cash crisis deepens

SME suppliers warn of collapse as banks demand personal guarantees, while government loan guarantee for JLR fails to ease pressure down the chain.

Geotab expands Europe & Australia sales with Verizon deal

Move expands Geotab’s regional presence in fleet telematics markets.