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

Blue Motor Finance re-enters motor finance market

Warrington based Blue Motor Finance is to re-enter the motor finance lending market following a five year hiatus.

35% of British people won’t consider AFVs

35% of British people said they would not even consider buying or leasing an alternatively fuelled vehicle in the next two years, according to survey of 2906 people by contracthireandleasing.com.

BCA plans to list as used values recede from summer high

British Car Auctions (BCA) has announced its intention to proceed with an initial public offering (IPO) on the London Stock Exchange in November.

Senior appointments at Close Motor Finance

Close Motor Finance, a subsidiary of Close Brothers, has hired four senior managers to its central office team.

VTG acquires Trusted Car Buyers

Vehicle trading Group (VTG) has acquired online dealer car buying service Trusted Car Buyers (TCB).

Quarter of young people not planning on getting car for 5 years

Approximately 25% of people born between 1977 and 1994 (Gen Y) don’t plan on buying or leasing a vehicle, according to a survey by big four accounting firm Deloitte.

New Chairman for Shoosmiths

Legal firm Shoosmiths has announced a replacement for current chairman Andrew Tubbs, who is due to step down next year.

Paperless tax system falters at first step

The DVLA’s switch to a paperless tax system for cars has hit serious problems on its first day, with systems unable to cope with the demand.

Frontline Solutions launches broker tool

Service provider Frontline Solutions has launched DealTrak LIVE, a tool designed to help brokers negotiate the changing requirements within the motor finance industry.

ALD Automotive expands to Bulgaria and Kazakhstan

ALD Automotive, the fleet arm of Societe General, has opened subsidiaries in Bulgaria and Kazakhstan to meet the needs of international accounts.