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Sotiris Kanaris

Jones appointed managing director at Motors.co.uk

Phill Jones has been appointed managing director at online car retailer Motors.co.uk

Alphabet appoints new chief commercial officer

BMW’s fleet arm Alphabet International has appointed Uwe Hildinger as its new chief commercial officer.

BVRLA: Leasing broker sector sees 10% growth in H1

Broker volumes for car and van leasing grew to 179,935 units in the first six month of 2015, up 10% from the end of 2014, according to a poll of funders by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).

NextGear Capital expands to Ireland

Stock funding provider NextGear Capital will operate in the Republic of Ireland from September 1st.

Close Brothers: UK motorcycle industry full of untapped potential

The UK motorcycle market has significant room to grow, with the number of ‘inactive’ motorcyclists and the relatively low levels of bike ownership reflecting a great opportunity for the industry, according to Close Brothers Motor Finance.

Lex Autolease: Motorists open to new vehicle technology systems

Drivers are increasingly open to new technologies currently being introduced to cars, a survey by UK fleet company Lex Autolease found.

Prestige Fleet Servicing secures contract extension with LeasePlan UK

Prestige Fleet Servicing (Prestige) has secured a two-year extension to its ‘Service Centre’ network management contract with LeasePlan UK.

LeasePlan’s net profits up 21% in H1

International fleet management company LeasePlan recorded net profits of €246m in the first half 2015, up 21% year-on-year.

SMMT: UK car output slows in July due to “annual summer shutdown”

Following its best half-year since 2008, UK car manufacturing output dropped by 11.2% year-on-year in July, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Manheim buys majority stake in Movex

Vehicle remarketer Manheim has acquired a majority stake in vehicle logistics platform Movex.