All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez

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

Navigating consumer duty: Debunking misconceptions in automotive financial services

Our clients are telling us that the vulnerability identification process is quick, simple, and most importantly does not impact the sales journey in the slightest, says Jonathan Barrett of Comentis.

Driving Sustainability: Strategies for fleets to navigate the road to net zero

In the aftermath of COP28 in Dubai, where the spotlight intensified on the automotive sector’s carbon footprint, fleets are redefining strategies for sustainability, says Jane Bird, Senior Mobility Account Manager for CGI.

The five key trends transforming auto finance in 2024

Robert Johnson, Executive Vice President of Auto Finance at asset finance software provider Odessa, delves into the five pivotal trends that are moulding the sector.

‘Euro 7’ deal to freeze air pollution limits shows that the car lobby is back 

“The Euro 7 standard agreed by lawmakers will allow car companies to greenwash vehicles that are virtually no cleaner.”

Navigating the electric revolution: Auto Trader’s outlook for EVs in 2024

With a 20% YoY drop in used retail values for electric vehicles in 2023, Auto Trader anticipates a pivotal role for EVs in 2024, forecasting a 4% growth in new car sales and the impact of ZEV mandate regulations on the automotive industry, says Rachael Jones, Director of Automotive Finance.

A year of challenges and promise: ALD/LeasePlan

Alfonso Martinez, UK Managing Director at ALD Automotive | LeasePlan (soon to be Ayvens) looks forward to 2024.

Consumer car finance sees October 2023 decline: FLA 

The FLA’s latest figures reveal a nuanced setback for consumer car finance, with October 2023 witnessing a 3% YoY contraction in new business volumes.

Shifting priorities in UK SME insurance reflect a new era of risk management

Noteworthy is the discernible trend among medium-sized companies, placing a higher value on improved safety features than on lower premiums, says Charlie Hutcherson, analyst Insurance with GlobalData.

EV sales dip in November, Tesla woes contribute to slowdown

UK has signed off on the ZEV Mandate, under which car manufacturers are entrusted with the task of progressively increasing the percentage of EVs in their total UK sales each year.

Flock secures key motor fleet insurance partnership with NIG 

Collaboration aims to introduce a fully digital insurance management portal offering features to enhance safety, streamline claims processing, and provide financial incentives for safer driving practices.