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
EU passenger car registrations up 8% in February: ACEA
Passenger car registrations in the EU reached 861,058 in February 2014, up 8.0% year-on-year, according to figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).
Paragon Car Finance launches
Paragon Bank, the banking arm of FTSE 250 finance provider, Paragon Group, has launched Paragon Car Finance (PCF).
UK January car productions fall slightly: SMMT
Car production in the UK fell by just 0.3%, year-on-year, in January 2014 to 128,620, according to figures released by the SMMT.
G3 Remarketing sees online growth
G3 Remarketing has declared January a record month after online attendance rose 24% year-on-year and bidders increased 36% in the same period.
Car Loan 4U receives £8m backing from equity fund
Online finance broker Car Loan 4U has received an £8m investment from UK venture capital firm Scottish Equity Partners (SEP).
Vertu acquires Sheffield dealerships
Dealer group Vertu motors has acquired a Nissan and a Volvo dealership in Sheffield from trade dealer group Harrats of Wakefield.
Ben Scotland Ball set for March
Automotive industry charity BEN is to host its annual Scotland Ball on the 29 March 2014, starting 18:30 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow.
Carfinance.co.uk to use Equifax Identity Verifier
Online motor finance broker Carfinance247.co.uk has integrated credit reference agency Equifaxs Identity Verifier solution to its application process to enhance its customer authentication processes.
Ford Credit pre-tax profits at $1,765m in 2013
Ford’s captive finance company Ford Credit posted pre tax profits of $1,756m for 2013, up 3% from the $1,697 recorded in 2012.
BENs Ball prizes announced
Automotive charity BEN has revealed some of the items on offer at the main auction and silent auction taking place at its Annual Ball tonight.