All articles by Richard Irvine-Brown
Richard Irvine-Brown
Dealer development pair joins Autorola
Online vehicle remarketer Autorola has recruited Neil Gilligan and Mark Goddard as dealer development managers, reporting to UK sales director Jon Mitchell.
MotoNovo securitisation, 20% market ambition
MotoNovo has concluded its latest securitisation, the Turbo 3, as the independent finance provider aims to capture a fifth of the market.
Problems for 40% of West Midlands used buyers
Two-fifths of West Midlands used car buyers have problems with finance, mileage or paperwork, according to vehicle information supplier HPI.
Close celebrates 25 years with walk for BEN
Independent car finance provider Close Motor Finance is celebrating its quarter-century with a 25km (16-mile) sponsored walk in aid of BEN.
BMW FS on target to be brand point of contact
BMW Group has said its Financial Services division has continued to hit return-on-equity targets and will soon be the point of contact between brand and customer.
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Few shocks in UK Budget
Aside from the anticipated removal of fuel duty, the UK motor industry has spoken of the lack of sectoral relevance to this years Budget.
UK avoids early 2013 European sales drop
New car registrations have continued to plummet on the continent while the UK market has maintained year-on-year growth each month for 12 straight months.
MotoNovo, iVendi: Tech making desks irrelevant
Independent prime lender MotoNovo and car finance and dealer technology provider iVendi have cited the ability of mobile technology such as tablets to speed up the sales process and remove forecourt clutter.
Honda appoints dealer development head
Honda (UK) has appointed Phil Webb as head of dealer development for the brand, responsible for franchising, profitability and the standards and network of Honda retailers.
GM Financial aims to double portfolio
General Motors Financial is aiming to double its portfolio and liabilites worldwide while transacting up to six securitisations and increasing its inventory finance facilities and unsecured debt issuance in 2013.