All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Goldman Sachs and Houlihan Lokey lead in M&A advisory for Q1-Q3 2025

With regard to deal volume, Houlihan Lokey topped by offering advisory services on 240 deals.

AI integration gains traction among car dealers – Startline  

The survey found AI is being applied by 38% of dealers to guide customers in selecting appropriate vehicles.  

Lloyds Bank anticipates additional charges over car finance mis-selling 

The ongoing scandal stems from the way commissions were paid to motor dealerships. 

BCA LCV average values rise in September 2025 

BCA also witnessed an increase in buyer engagement, with 2,600 unique buyers for the month.

FCA proposes compensation scheme for unfair motor finance agreements 

FCA suggests payouts of approximately £700 per affected agreement. 

UK new car registrations surge in September: SMMT 

The growth was supported across all sectors, with fleet registrations witnessing the most substantial rise at 16.9%.  

Used car dealers optimistic for Q4 2025: Startline 

Of those surveyed, 38% have witnessed an improvement in consumer confidence.

SMMT discloses August car pre-registration figures in UK

Volkswagen has topped the table, securing 8.52% of the total market for 2024, with a gross revenue of £262,360. 

Gilbarco Veeder-Root offloads operations in Europe to TSG

The divestiture encompasses service operations in the UK, Finland, Denmark, Norway, Estonia, Sweden, Latvia and Lithuania.  

Mid-age EVs lead UK’s swift used car sales: Autotrader  

The Vauxhall Corsa is currently the quickest to leave the lot, averaging only 11 days until sale so far this September.