All articles by Richard Irvine-Brown
Richard Irvine-Brown
Drivers needed for BEN
Motor industry benevolent fund BEN has announced its annual golf tournament raised more than 6,500 (£5,600) this year and urged people to take part in its October go-karting event.
August: New car sales up again SMMT
Registrations of new cars hit 65,937 in August, up by 10.94% year-on-year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Flexibility and finance
Andy Gruber of Alphera Financial Services talks to Richard Brown about the advantages of being an independent backed by a manufacturer, opportunities in UK car finance, F&I consultancy and life as partner to Aston Martin.
BCA: Average price staying at £7k, August
The average price of a used vehicle at auction in August was £7,037, according to the British Car Auctions Pulse report.
FLA: Finance up, new and used, in July
The value and volume of finance used by consumers to purchase new and used cars was up year-on-year in July, according to figures from the Finance & Leasing Association.
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Brokers and lenders trek raises £8.5k
A three-day mountain trek undertaken by staff members from DSG Financial Services, Evolution Funding, Marsh Finance and Moneybarn has raised £8,500 for automotive industry benevolent fund BEN.
Renault proposes global management restructure
French car manufacturer Renault has presented plans to reorganise its senior-level management.
Grab market share before lenders return iVendi
James Tew, director of car finance IT provider iVendi, has said lenders and dealers may be facing their last opportunity to grow market share.
FCA offers 30% discount on interim registration
Companies completing interim registration with the Financial Conduct Authority by 30 November 2013 will receive a 30% discount on the fee for doing so.
Mann Island advises dealer credit sensitivity
Car finance broker Mann Island has advised dealers to reach out and help customers in order to capitalise on the diminished access to personal credit in the UK.