All articles by Jonathan Minter

Jonathan Minter

Jonathan is the editor of Motor Finance magazine. You can reach him at jonathan.minter@verdict.co.uk

Industry not superstitious over number 13 plate

Despite some nerves, there is a general sense of optimism inside the industry the number 13 registration plate won’t prove unlucky for new car sales.

JCT600 acquires Sheffield dealerships

Car retailer JCT600 has acquired nine car and commercial vehicle dealerships, two parts depots and a body shop from Gilder Group, the Sheffield-based dealer network, for an undisclosed “eight-figure sum”.

Cassiopae buys contract hire software supplier

Finance and asset management software provider Cassiopae has acquired the business and assets of vehicle contract hire software supplier Motivity Solutions Limited.

Price cut and 0% finance on Myvi Xtraw

Malaysian manufacturer Perodua is launching the special edition Myvi Xtraw, with a 0% finance offer.

Manheim upgrades Simulcast

Vehicle auction group Manheim has upgraded its eight-year-old online vehicle auction platform Simulcast to include features such as the ability to run on mobile platforms.

Linedata acquires HCL credit software

Software and services provider Linedata has agreed to acquire IT service company HCL Technologies’ credit lifecycle management software, CapitalStream.

VW van finance options

Volkswagen has launched a range of contract hire and finance lease offers, alongside deposit contributions from the manufacturer of up to £1,000, on its entire van range.

VRA and Manheim report high values in January

Automotive services company Manheim and the Vehicle Remarketing Association have both reported relatively strong demand and values for used cars in January 2013.

CAP launches Valuation Anywhere V2.0

Vehicle valuation company CAP has launched version 2.0 of its Valuation Anywhere tool.

White Clarke Group opens Beijing Office

Automotive and asset finance software company White Clarke Group (WCG) has opened a new office in Beijing.