All articles by Christopher Marchant

Supply in demand? A tale of two applications of VAT

Aston Barclay renews remarketing contract with Robins & Day

Vehicle retailer Robins & Day has re-signed its disposal contract with Aston Barclay.

Government to publish WLTP consultation ‘in coming months’

Chancellor Philip Hammond promised that a government consultation on the impact of WLTP would be published ‘in the coming months’.

FCA implements price cap for rent to own sector

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will introduce a price cap intended to protect vulnerable customers in the UK in the rent-to-own (RTO) sector.

Tesla raises current model prices to maintain retail spaces

American electric car manufacturer Tesla will increase the prices on certain models by 3% to avoid closing a majority of its physical retail outlets.

FLA: Consumer car finance market up by 1% in January

New business in the point of sale (POS) consumer car finance market increased 1% by volume and 6% by value.

FCA sets final rules for financial services directory

SMMT: 1.4% rise in February registrations

‘The time for excuses has passed’: industry reacts to FCA report

Industry reactions to the to FCA motor finance report have generally been positive, though some have said some conclusions were based on flawed methodology. 

Twice as many car dealers see Brexit as threat as six months ago

An industry report has shown an overall decline in the confidence of dealers as the March Brexit deadline looms.