All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Alejandro Gonzalez

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

Autumn Statement 2023: Concerns remain for UK fleet industry

An absence of comprehensive policies and funding to address challenges of the fleet industry are clear, says Alfonso Martinez, UK MD of ALD Automotive | LeasePlan.

‘Excluding leased assets from full expensing regime makes little sense’

John Phillipou, the Managing Director of SME Lending for Paragon Bank, says Jeremy Hunt has missed a trick by not including assets bought for leasing.

Amazon in tie-up with Hyundai to sell cars in the US

Under the agreement, auto dealers will have the opportunity to sell vehicles through Amazon’s US store.

Škoda enters in-car fuel payments partnership with Parkopedia

Pay to Fuel applies to all Škoda ICE model series sold in European markets.

Chancellor makes ‘full expensing’ permanent, keeps leasing hopes alive

The opposition Labour Party has expressed support for permanency of full-expensing. 

Corporate incentives drive UK’s EV surge

Navigating the electric wave in the UK automotive scene, corporate incentives are steering the shift towards sustainable transportation.

Zapmap unveils best-rated en-route charging networks in UK

More than 4,000 EV drivers rate UK public charging networks; Fastned comes out top in survey

Undercover investigation: Leasing companies push customers to opt for fossil and hybrid cars in France

A new undercover investigation commissioned by green group Transport & Environment (T&E) shows that sales staff of leasing companies in France rarely promote battery electric cars to customers, unlike some of their German counterparts.

Ayvens’ Q3 2023 financial results showcase EV dominance

In Q3 2023, Ayvens recorded a substantial 61.6% increase in leasing contract and services margins compared to the same period in 2022.

European carmakers have raised prices by 41%: T&E

The European Parliament is scheduled to meet on November 8, 2023, to vote on its final position regarding Euro 7 before entering into trilogue negotiations with the European Commission and the European Council.