All articles by Richard Irvine-Brown
Richard Irvine-Brown
Co-operative Bank reports heavy losses
The Co-operative Group has reported an underlying operating loss of £356m for the first half of 2013, compared to a £140m profit for the first six months of 2012.
Peak wins GMAC shortfall recovery contract
Asset and motor finance recovery agency Peak Collections has been awarded a shortfall recovery contract with GMAC UK.
PPI claims: 78% uphold rate and £10bn paid out
Figures from the FCA and FOS demonstrate the bewildering cost of mis-selling payment protection
G3: Small engines and executive diesels in demand
Clean, small-engine cars continued to register high prices compared to the CAP rate in July, according to G3 Remarketing.
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Advantage Finance profit up 47%
Motor finance and subprime home credit provider S&U has recorded a rise in half-year pre-tax profits, boosted by results from its car funding arm Advantage Finance.
Peugeot adds discount to personal lease
French marque Peugeot has announced its 107 model is available with £625 dealer deposit contribution when purchased on a personal lease plan.
Kia names European president
Kia Motors Europe has confirmed the appointment of Ho Sung Song as president of the company, based in Frankfurt.
Car Loan 4U: motorists against hard shoulder use
The vast majority of motorists are against opening up the hard shoulder of motorways for driving, according to a survey conducted by motor finance intermediary Car Loan 4U.
Used car sites 2m visitors, adds dealers
Motors.co.uk, the used car advertising website owned by the Manheim Group, recorded 2.1 million unique visitors in July.