All articles by Brian Cantwell

BVRLA: UK gov’t road to zero strategy is falling short

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has said that the UK government’s road to zero strategy is unlikely to meet its ‘net zero’ by 2050 pledge without serious modifications.

Startline: Prime lenders tightening rules

“Near-prime” lender Startline said it has seen an increase in the number of applicants applying for credit who have been declined by a prime lender.

iVendi: New car pricing is barrier to market recovery

New car pricing is one of the barriers to the market making some form of recovery, according to iVendi.

NextGear Capital: Dealers turn to additional products to boost revenues

Most used car dealers are offering a wide range of additional products and services in addition to consumer finance products to bolster their margins, according to the latest sentiment survey from NextGear Capital.

More debt, less equity: transactions in the leasing market

$1bn ride-hailing app Bolt launches in London

A $1bn-valued ride-sharing app called Bolt launched in London today, in a move designed to take on Uber.

BVRLA appoints chairwoman to succeed Dyer

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has appointed a chairwoman for the association, taking over from LeasePlan’s Matt Dyer, who has stepped down at its AGM after completing his two-year term.

Lex Autolease £1m EV fund drives EV fleet growth by 67%

Lex Autolease has reported a surge in pure electric vehicle (EV) orders since the launch of its £1m fund at the start the year, which will increase the size of its EV fleet by more than 67%.

Deloitte: AI could save OEMs up to £200m annually in warranty claims

Greater use of advanced analytics, and AI in particular, could produce a saving of between £150m and £200m in reduced warranty claims for car manufacturers, according to Deloitte.

Tarun Mistry launches advisory firm website