All articles by Mike Cobb
Mike Cobb
July registration rise prompts another review of end of year estimates
The UK car market showed no slowdown in growth as it entered its 29th month of continuous expansion in registrations, posting a 6.6% rise year-on-year in July according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
VWFS appoints new managing director
Volkswagen Financial Services UK, the British arm of the captive finance giant VWFS has appointed a new managing director to replace Lisa Stacey.
BMW Financial Services post good second quarter.
BMW Financial Services, the captive finance provider to the prestige car maker, is still on track to hit its targets despite a 1.9% fall in gross profits in the second quarter according to their results statement.
Motors.co.uk improves web site search function
Online sales platform Motors.co.uk has announced a further upgrade to their website designed to improve search results for users.
Analysis – future residual values safe from PCP oversupply say market experts
Future residual values will not be adversely affected by the return of vehicles financed through PCP deals according to CAP, the UK car value and industry forecasting experts.
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Santander Consumer Finance extends Volvo deal
Santander Consumer Finance has announced an extension to their contract with Volvo Car UK to provide white label financial services.
GMAC service is outstanding say Investor in Customers
Captive finance provider GMAC have been awarded the second highest grade for customer service by assessment body Investor in Customers.
Alphabet gains new ambassador
Alphabet, the fleet services arm of manufacturer BMW, has appointed FIA World Touring Car driver Tom Chilton as its brand ambassador.
Daimler Financial Services on the up
Daimler Financial Services, the finance arm of vehicle manufacturer Daimler, has increased its earnings before indemnities and taxation by 16% in the first half of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013
Driverless cars not accepted by the majority
The move towards driverless cars has been rejected by over half of UK adults, with a quarter believing the vehicles will not be safe, according to recent research conducted by insurer Churchill Car Insurance.