All articles by Sotiris Kanaris

Sotiris Kanaris

Uber launched new car leasing product

On-demand ride company Uber has launched its new pilot leasing program, Xchange Leasing in the US.

Sword Apak to provide dealer wholesale floor planning system to Wells Fargo

Wholesale systems provider Sword Apak has secured a deal to provide its new dealer floor planning and loan service, WFSv6, to Wells Fargo Dealer Services.

ALD Automotive’s £12m plan for new UK headquarters

ALD Automotive’s UK headquarters will relocate to a new £12m development in Bristol within the next 18 months.

Lex Autolease aims to reach 327,000 vehicles by the end of 2015

Lex Autolease’s fleet size exceeded 300,000 vehicles in April, and the company is confident about reaching its end-of-year target of 327,000 vehicles. Sotiris Kanaris talks to Lex Autolease managing director Tim Porter about the company’s plans and current market trends

Auto Trader: Salesperson pressure biggest ‘pain’ for car buyers

Salesperson pressure was cited as the principal pain point in the car buying journey, a survey by online retailer Auto Trader found.

Energy Saving Trust in green fleet consultancy with IFC

The UK government-backed Energy Saving Trust is working with IFC Fleet Services Group to offer green fleet consultancy services to SME and public sector fleets in England with vehicles under 3.5 tonnes.

Lex Autolease joins forces with RAC

Lex Autolease, the fleet finance arm of Lloyds bank, will provide vehicle leasing to RAC’s Business Club customers, following a white label agreement between the two companies.

Ford of Britain: New roles for three senior executives

Ford of Britain announced new management roles for three of its senior executives, following the appointment of Andy Barratt as chairman and managing director earlier this month.

UK Chancellor Osborne questioned over Wheatley’s FCA exit

Labour MP John Mann challenged Chancellor George Osborne over his decision not to renew the contract of Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) chief Martin Wheatley at a Treasury Committee (TC) hearing on Tuesday.

HPI: Increased risk of fraud with proposed MOT extension

A potential extension of the MOT period from three years to four years could negatively affect consumer safety, automotive technology provider HPI has claimed.