Data Insights
iVendi promotes Lewis to newly created role
Technology provider iVendi has appointed Steve Lewis as lead analyst in a newly-created role which will see him tasked with helping the companys clients get the most out of their online offering.
MD and global sales director appointments for NetSol
Financial services technology company NetSol Technologies has named Tim OSullivan as its managing director, and Chris Tobey as global sales director.
Toyota FS signs up to White Clarke Groups CALMS tool
Toyota Financial Services UK (Toyota FS) has chosen to implement White Clark Groups CALMS digital processing tool.
Women buying classic cars up 40% in two years
The number of women buying classic cars has shot up by 40% in the past two years, according to Footman James, a subsidiary of Towergate.
Mitsubishi launches approved used car programme
Mitsubishi Motors has launched an approved used car programme, titled Because Its new To You.
Data affects behaviour and drives down costs
Telematics has long been a feature of fleet monitoring, but its potential for private use is rising. Saad Ahmed investigates the developing technology, its potential uses in motor finance, and its possible role in an increasingly interconnected world
UK data specialist plans global future
British automotive data company cap hpi has announced plans to expand its services to the world, via Europe. Saad Ahmed speaks to international operations director Adrian Rushmore to understand the reasons for this, and gain an insight into the businesss future plans.
Auto Trader adds new car to order function
Auto Trader has created a new function for its website, allowing customers to browse what it calls virtual stock, or cars which may not physically exist at the dealership at the time of search.
DCML relaunches vehicle management tool
DCML has relaunched is vehicle management tool, DCM connected, in order to make it more user-friendly on mobile and tablet devices.
Cox Automotive UK: High volumes dont increase stocking times in September
Cox Automotive has reported strong market activity in the wholesale and retail used car markets in September.
Glasss: Hybrids a passing phase as EVs drive forward
Hybrid vehicles are a passing phase that will soon be overtaken by electric vehicles (EVs), according to Glasss.
Hyundai Capital to launch German captive bank
Hyundai Capital Services, the auto finance arm of Hyundai Motor group, has received European Central Bank (ECB) approval to establish an automotive captive bank, Hyundai Capital Bank Europe (HCBE), in Germany.
Apple targets 2019 for electric car
Apple plans to create electric cars ready to ship in 2019, according to the Wall Street Journal.
BCA: Used car values up 8.7% YoY in September
The average value of a used car sold at BCA rose by 8.7% year-on-year in September, according to the BCA Pulse report.
Santander introduces PCH for Mazda
Santander Consumer Finance (SCF) has introduced a personal contract hire product for Mazda, to be supplied through its white label agreement.
Arval joins hydrogen fleet trial
Arval UK has joined a scheme to promote hydrogen fuel cell technology in cars.
Citroën could sell cars online in the UK from 2017
Citroën is gearing up to introduce fixed prices and online sales in the UK from 2017, according to press reports.
EU passenger car sales up 7.2% in September
Passenger car sales in the EU grew 7.2% year-on-year in September, with only two countries witnessing a decline in the period.
Consumer credit comparison site Money Guru launches
Consumer credit comparison site Moneyguru.com has been launched by fintech group Quint Group.
Arval: Go Ultra Low encouraging EV adoption in fleets
The government initiative Go Ultra Low is having a nudge effect on the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) by fleets, according to vehicle lessor and fleet manager Arval.