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Sotiris Kanaris

Former Fleet Support Group sales director launches fleet management company

Marcus Bray, former sales director of Fleet Support Group (FSG), has launched fleet management company Fleet Service GB.

Motors.co.uk: Record level of leads in April

Motors.co.uk reported a record level of leads to dealers in the week following the Easter bank holiday. The car search site suggested that leads will remain strong over the second half of April.

Isuzu UK launches fleet centre network

Isuzu UK, the UK arm of the Japanese pickup truck manufacturer, has appointed a network of fleet centres around the country.

NMDA: Motorcycle registrations up in Q1 2015

UK motorcycle dealers have reported that registrations increased by 11.8% (2,643) in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same period last year, according to the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMBA).

BCA: Year-on-year used car values up in March

The average value of a used car sold at British Car Auctions (BCA) stood at £7,524 in March, a 1.8% (£137) rise compared to the same month in 2014, according to the March BCA Pulse report.

SMMT: Half a million new car registrations in March

New car sales grew for the 37th consecutive month, reaching 492,774 registrations in March, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Autorola: Online used car prices hit three year high in Q1 2015

The average price of used cars sold online via Autorola UK’s remarketing portal increased by £140 from £8,484 to £8,624 in the first quarter of 2015 compared to the last quarter of 2014.

Santander Consumer Finance extends contract with Manheim

Santander Consumer Finance has renewed its contract with vehicle remarketer Manheim for a further three years.

HPI adds MOT and tax data to trade HPI Check

Motor technology provider HPI has added MOT and tax information to its vehicle provenance and mileage verification service, HPI Check.

Davis joins Volkswagen Financial Services

Former DWF partner Joanne Davis has joined Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) as its new head of legal.