All articles by Brian Cantwell

Law change could improve ‘generation rent’ credit histories

The bill, as it stands with no amendments, could improve credit scores for younger people, making them more eligible for consumer credit products like credit cards and motor finance.

Motor Finance to chair discussion on future car finance

Motor Finance Digital Banking Club Live Debate will cover financing the cars of the future at the Law Society, London on 16 May.

Volkswagen operating revenue grows €2bn but profits fall in Q1

Manufacturer Volkswagen Group saw its sales revenue rise year on year from €56.2bn to €58.2bn but operating profits fall from €4.4bn to €4.2bn in Q1 2018.

Volvo partners with Amazon for in-car parcel drops in the US

Volvo has partnered with Amazon to offer delivery of packages into customer’s cars in the United States.

SMMT: UK car manufacturing falls sharply by 13.3% in March

Toyota services: London unit opens to lead changing car use in Europe

Toyota has opened a Europe-wide office in London for its Toyota Connected business to exploit the development of car technologies and changes in car use.

Cazana launches real-time retail valuation platform for dealers

Cazana has launched its platform Cazana Comparison which allows dealers to price a vehicle based on the current retail market instead of historical trade values. 

Billing extends facility to £50m, adds HP product and director

Northampton-based Billing Finance has arranged extended lending facilities of £50m and appointed a sales director to lead over its product expansion.

RCI Financial Services appoint sales and marketing directors

RCI Financial Services has appointed two senior industry figures to join its sales and marketing teams as directors.

FCA clarifies credit and hire definitions after industry response

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has made changes to the definition of income between consumer hire leases and consumer credit after a response to its consultation by ten leasing businesses including Henry Howard Finance, Kennet, 1pm and Tower Leasing.