All articles by Alejandro Gonzalez

Close Brothers and FirstRand to appeal UK court ruling on motor finance disclosure duties

Court of Appeal sets new fiduciary duty standard for broker disclosures; ruling could spark significant industry-wide liabilities

Carwow appoints Daniel Boakes as commercial director at Sell My Car Division

US EV sales surpass Europe for first time amid global surge in EVs

US EV Market Hits Record 344,000 Sales in Q3, as Global EV Sales Surpass 10 Million for 2024

Auto Trader tops online visibility growth among UK dealership brands

Salience Search Marketing’s report reveals top performers and laggards in the digital landscape for motor finance and dealership brands.

Ayvens and Wheels renew global alliance

Strategic partnership expands global mobility services to 58 countries, focusing on sustainability and innovation.

Lloyds Banking Group posts Q3 profit amid uncertainty over motor finance review

Pre-tax profits exceed expectations, but investor concerns linger over potential motor finance liabilities.

Unlocking the power of asset data for finance and leasing companies

How structured data and CO2 reporting tools are transforming asset management, a comment by STH Consulting’s CEO

Five trends shaping the future of automotive finance

Andrew Williams of FICO explores emerging trends that will reshape how lenders navigate the evolving automotive industry.

Fitch revises Stellantis outlook to negative

Excess inventory, weaker profitability, and intensifying competition in key markets drive Fitch’s outlook downgrade for Stellantis, despite strong financial structure.

FCA fines VWFS £5.4m for failing to support customers in financial hardship

Volkswagen Financial Services to pay over £21.5 million in compensation to 110,000 affected customers after failing to provide tailored support, FCA investigation reveals.