All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez
Alejandro Gonzalez has been the Editor of Leasing Life since January 2020.
UK new car demand stays strong in March as ZEV mandate eases
According to the latest data from Auto Trader, demand for new cars remains robust amongst consumers following the key plate change period, with visits to its new car platform increasing 11% year-on-year (YoY) in April.
Trump’s trade war and the fallout for the UK auto sector
The UK’s automotive industry faces renewed instability as sweeping US tariffs on steel, aluminium, and vehicles threaten exports, reshape supply chains, and open new trade pathways. Chris Farnell reports.
UK signals willingness to cut tariffs on US cars in bid for Trump trade deal
UK may lower car import tariffs on US vehicles to 2.5%, according to reports from the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal, as Reeves seeks trade deal with Trump administration.
Fitch downgrades 2025 outlook for global auto sector
New 25% US auto import tariff prompts warning of production cuts, rising costs, and pressure on automaker credit profiles
Santander plans UK restructuring to ring-fence motor finance unit
Spanish bank seeks regulatory approval to separate litigation-hit business amid wider strategic overhaul, according to Bloomberg
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Ford’s UK motor finance arm sets aside £61m
FCE Bank joins growing list of lenders bracing for compensation payouts as industry faces potential £44bn hit from mis-selling scandal
UK car leasing sector edges up 0.65% in 2024
Business leasing and electric vehicle uptake drive sector growth, while private and van segments decline amid financial pressures: BVRLA
Q&A: Why battery health must become the cornerstone of used EV financing
Generational CEO Oliver Phillpott explains why battery-health validation is essential for asset security, residual values and market confidence in the growing second-hand EV sector.
S&U profits slide 29% as motor finance arm hit by regulatory fallout
Shares dip after Solihull-based lender posts lower earnings and rising impairments amid ongoing industry scrutiny
Central Contracts reports record sales as leasing growth accelerates
Broker sees sales nearly double year-on-year amid investment in procurement and digital platforms