All articles by Lorenzo Migliorato

Dealer finance could get boost in rising-rate environment – Sword Apak

Dealer finance could benefit from an increase in demand as rising base rates make it the most convenient option for buying a car, according to Sword Apak.

SMMT: August marks two-decade season high in new car sales

UK new car sales in August grew 23.1% year-on-year to 94,404 units, marking a 16-year high for the month, figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) have shown.

Santander aims to settle US consumer watchdog dispute: report

Santander Consumer Finance USA is reportedly aiming for a settlement in a dispute with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the American government’s consumer watchdog.

Brokers, Directors, Ombudsmen: What the FCA still has in store for motor finance

Alphabet appoints UK chief operating officer

Alphabet has appointed a chief operating officer for its UK operations.

Used car price tags rise in July as premium brands flatten out – Auto Trader

Average price tags for used cars from volume makers rose 8% year-on-year in July as the price point for second-hand premium vehicles flattened out, according to Auto Trader’s monthly Retail Price Index.

Aston Martin finance arm joins Alphera’s F&I accreditation scheme

Aston Martin Financial Services has joined the F&I accreditation scheme from BMW’s Alphera, and will see its franchised dealers enroll in a pathway to gain certification.

Aston Martin looks to £5bn stock exchange flotation

Aston Martin has confirmed plans for an initial price offering (IPO) in London, which could value it as high as 5bn, as the company looks to expand its model range into electric.

Toyota gives Uber vote of confidence with $500m deal

Toyota has agreed a $500m investment in Uber and a collaboration on driverless cars development, just two weeks after Uber investors reportedly pressured the American company to drop costly research on autonomous vehicles.

Volkswagen car-sharing to expand abroad from 2020

Volkswagen’s car-sharing brand, We Share, will launch in Berlin in the second quarter of next year, and plans to expand abroad from 2020.