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
NACFB broker lending up 20%
Lending from members of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) to UK small businesses increased by 20% year-on-year to £12.7bn (16.1bn).
Television ads help Motors.co.uk traffic jump
UK online retailer Motors.co.uk has revealed its Carfuffle adverts have helped increased its mobile web traffic by 53% on tablets and 67% on smartphones.
Be Prepared
With the FCA’s new regulations looking at the dealer finance and insurance manager in more detail Jonathan Minter examines the effects this will have on franchised and independent dealers and what changes it will bring to the industry
Motors.co.uks Oxford United sponsorship to continue
Manheim owned Motors.co.uk has extended its partnership with Oxford United football Club (OUFC) following an initial five-month trial.
Cox Enterprises forms Cox Automotive
US conglomerate Cox Enterprises has brought together its 20 wholesale and retail automotive brands, including UK companies Manheim and Motors.co.uk, to form Cox Automotive.
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LeasePlan profits hit 202m in H1 2014
International fleet management company LeasePlans profits in the first half of 2014 were 18.2% above those recorded in the same period 2013, at 202.3m (£161.9m).
European car market grows in July: JATO
New car sales in Europe grew 5.4% year-on-year in July to 1,025,608 units according to vehicle information provider JATO.
Manheim: age and mileage damage fleet values in July
The average ex fleet car reached a value of £7,273 in July, a £103 fall compared to the average value in June according to vehicle remarketer Manheim.
HPI appoints new MD
Vehicle information provider HPI has appointed Neil Hodson as its managing director.
Dealers remain concerned about FCA: Close Brothers
One in five dealers described Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulation as the single biggest challenge facing their business in 2014 in a poll conducted by Close Motor Finance.