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
European car market shrinks slightly in October
The European new car market saw a very slight year-on-year decline in October 0f 0.02%, according the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).
HPI launch online consumer valuations tool
Valuations and data company HPI has released an online vehicle valuations service to consumers, bringing its consumer offering more closely in line with its motor trade services.
Manufacturers bring back trade in schemes
Fiat and Vauxhall have introduced a swappage and a scrappage scheme, respectively, effectively offering customers a guaranteed value for vehicles if they trade them in for a new one.
Samsung targets connected car market with $8bn acquisition
Korean electronics giant Samsung has acquired connected car technology provider Harman International Industries, in a cash deal worth approximately $8bn (6.3bn).
FLA: motor finance figures keep growing
Despite slowing private registrations in September, the amount of finance sold for new cars grew in September, according to the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA).
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Knight Frank and UHY Hacker Young dispute high pre-reg claims
Property consultancy Knight Frank and accounting group UHY Hacker Young have said conversations with their clients indicate pre-registration levels are under control.
Nissan to launch digitally-powered shared car ownership scheme
Nissan has revealed plans to launch Nissan Intelligent Get & Go Micra, a car sharing scheme which will match people through their digital profiles.
What Car?: PCP could be leaving consumer with shortfall
Tempting finance deals, such as PCP offers, are luring car buyers to upgrade their car more frequently, potentially leaving them exposed to a cash shortfall, consumer publication What Car? has found.
Motors.co.uk uses iVendi to make finance more prominent
Motors.co.uk has integrated new iVendi technology into the website in order to place a dealer finance offering more prominently on the website.
Grant Thornton hires advisory consultant from Jaguar Land Rover
Accounting Firm Grant Thornton has recruited Bob Joyce as advisory consultant, following his recruitment from Jaguar Land Rover.