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Saad Ahmed

NFDA: Dealers satisfied with manufacturer finance schemes

Dealers have expressed high satisfaction with the finance schemes offered by their manufacturers, according to the National Franchise Dealers Association (NFDA).

Santander launches wholesale funding facility with Manheim

Santander Consumer Finance has launched Manheim AuctionDirect nationally after a successful pilot.

Apple in talks to buy McLaren

American technology giant Apple is seeking to buy McLaren Technology, according to the Financial Times.

Motors.co.uk: Car-buying attitudes unaffected by Brexit

The UK’s decision to leave the European Union has had very little effect on people’s willingness to buy cars, according to Motors.co.uk.

Ford: autonomous cars to reduce 2017 profit

Ford has warned its investors to expect lower profits in 2017 as a result of increased investment into autonomous and electric cars.

House of Lords launches driverless vehicle enquiry

The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has launched an enquiry into the future use of driverless vehicles in the UK.

Addleshaw Goddard hires Brako to Manchester team

Addleshaw Goddard has hired Shoosmith banking litigation lawyer Harold Brako to its finance litigation practice.

ACEA: Passenger cars registrations up 10% in August

The number of passenger car registrations in the European market rose 10% in August in a year-on-year comparison, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).

Auto Trader: 93% of UK consumers distrust used car dealers

Only 7% of UK consumers trust used car dealers, according to a survey by online vehicle retailer Auto Trader.

MotoNovo tells dealers to be positive about Brexit

David James, chief financial officer of MotoNovo Finance has told dealers to take a positive approach to Brexit, arguing that the immediate economic fears of a ‘No’ vote have begun to subside.