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

Santander Chinese JV approved

Santander has received regulatory approval from the Chinese government to operate as an independent car financing company.

Finance rates for Ducati’s 20th

Ducati is offering a promotional range of finance offers throughout its Monster range to celebrate its 20th year of production.

Progress rebrands digital marketing arm

Newbury-based automotive software developer Progress Automotive Solutions has rebranded their digital marketing arm as ‘Responsive Digital.’

Over two million new cars sold in 2012 – SMMT

UK new car registrations reached 2,044,609 in 2012, representing a 5.32% increase on 2011, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), fuelled by a 12.92% rise in private demand.

CAP appoints Rushmore as operations director

Car valuation company CAP Automotive has appointed Adrian Rushmore to the role of operations director.
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Hitachi appoints Stansfield and Baird to Motor Finance Division

Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance has appointed Nigel Stansfield as strategic relationship manager for its growing motor finance arm, having formally appointed Mark Baird as leader of the new division.

SAF scheme accredited by National Skills Academy

The National Skills Academy for Financial Services has formally accredited the Finance & Leasing Association’s Specialist Automotive Finance scheme.

Advantage launches on-hold marketing campaign

Subprime hire purchase provider Advantage Finance has asked branding firm PH Media Group to create a series of audio advertisements which will be played to on-hold telephone customers.

Mazda renews zero deposit and 0% options

Mazda has announced finance options featuring either a zero deposit with 5.9% APR, or 0% APR with 50% deposit on all Mazda2, Mazda3, Mazda5 and Mazda MX-5 line ups.

IMI announces public-facing industry register

The Institute of the Motor Industry has announced plans to launch a public-facing register for automotive professionals in April 2013.