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

Auto Trader switches CAP for Glass’s

Vehicle valuation firm Glass’s is to provide motor marketplace Auto Trader with a range of data after the two companies signed a ten year partnership.

BVRLA welcomes car club report

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has welcomed a report urging the government to work with car clubs to integrate them into public sector transport systems.

PwC: shoppers not turning online for finance

Just 18% of car buyers intend to find finance for their next car purchase via the internet, according to a survey of 500 people by accounting network PwC.

BMW Group FS manager calls for industry transparency

Spencer Halil, general manager of group brands BMW Group FS, has warned the motor finance sector that customers will not tolerate non-transparent pricing practices.

Mondeo comes top for value retention

A combination of engine technology, supply levels and general quality mean the Ford Mondeo’s value retention will beat the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Volkswagen (VW) Passat according to CAP Automotive.

New credit manager for Billing

Daniel Peach has joined Billing Finance as credit manager.

Pancredit launches E-signature tool

Credit technology company Pancredit has launched an electronic signature (e-signature) solution designed to be used at point of sale consumer credit applications.

New COO for Ford dealer group

TrustFord, Ford of Britains wholly owned dealer group, has named Steve Hood as its new chief operating officer.

SMMT: Global uncertainty hits UK car manufacturing

There were 150,060 cars manufactured in the UK in October 2014, 6.7% less that the amount built in October 2013, according to figures released by the Society of Motoring Manufactures (SMMT).

CAP Automotive acquired by Solera Holdings

Vehicle valuations company, Cap Automotive, has been acquired by risk and asset management software provider, Solera Holdings.