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Sotiris Kanaris
BCA: Average used car value rises in June
The average value of a used car sold at British Car Auctions (BCA) stood at £7,758 in June, a 3.7% (£282) rise compared to the same month in 2014, according to the June BCA Pulse report.
SMMT: Record half-year registrations for UK new car market
New car registrations increased by 7% in the first half of 2015 compared to the same period last year to reach 1,376,889, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
BVRLA: Number of fleet vehicles through brokers up 20% in 2014
The number of broker-originated vehicles on contract with funders increased by 20% last year compared to 2013, according to a survey by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).
My Car Check: Outstanding finance the most common pitfall for used car buyers
My Car Check has revealed that a third (32.17%) of all finance checks it conducted in the first half of 2015 flagged up active finance agreements.
What Car?: Discounts on new cars shrinking
Average discounts negotiated by consumers are smaller now than they were 12 months ago, research by car buyers guide What Car? has found.
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Arval acquires GE Capitals European fleet business
Arval, the fleet arm of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, has signed a memorandum of understanding to acquire GE Capital Fleet Services business in Europe.
BEN chooses Charities Aid to support Payroll Giving schemes
BEN, the automotive industry charity, has handed over the administrative management of nearly 400 automotive companies Payroll Giving schemes to the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF).
Epyx launches white label disposal platform for motor manufacturers
Automotive technology provider epyx has launched a new white label disposal e-commerce platform for motor manufacturers.
FLA members support more than 330,000 UK jobs
Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) members supported 331,300 UK jobs through the provision of asset finance, motor finance and consumer finance in 2014, according to a research carried out by Oxford Economics for the FLA.
Sofico completes restructuring of French division with new appointment
Global fleet and leasing software provider Sofico, has appointed Peter Tanghe as director general of its new French division, Sofico Services France.