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
Fall in leasing complaints but PPI scandal continues
The UK Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) resolved a record 518,778 disputes over the twelve months to 31 March 2014 according to its annual review, with payment protection insurance (PPI) claims continuing to make the majority of the claims.
FLA appoints Lombard COO as chairman
The UK Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) has appointed Nigel Clibbens, chief operating officer at Lombard, as its chairman.
Fleet Friday: Seminars, safety, savings and selection
Fleet Friday: News form around the fleet markets: This week includes LeasePlan makes an appointment, VW introduces a fuel card and ACFO expanding its seminar programme.
BVRLA welcomes Government ULEV policy
The UK British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has said it is pleased with the governments recently announced initiative to encourage the adoption of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV), but said it was concerned over certain issues.
Manheim prices continue to rise
Part exchange values rose £55 (1.7%) year-on-year to £3,285 in March at vehicle remarketer Manheim.
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Growth for Glasss reflects consumer confidence
Automotive information provider Glasss has reported a year-on-year increase of 11% in customer numbers for the first three months of 2014, as well as increased sales in all major target sectors.
SEAT losses mount despite revenues reaching record levels
SEAT posted an operating loss of 217m (£181.7m) for 2013, down from a £134m loss in 2012.
UK car manufacturing slips slightly
UK car manufacturing in February was down 2.7% year on year, to 133,730, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders (SMMT).
Motor.co.uk launches Night Owl service as dealers report 53% sales increase
UK online retailer Motors.co.uk has launched an out-of-hours vehicle service, Night Owl.
European new car market grows for sixth consecutive month: JATO
The European new car market grew 6.1%, year-on-year, in February, marking the sixth consecutive month of growth in the country, according to figures released by automotive information provider JATO Dynamics.