All articles by Sotiris Kanaris
Sotiris Kanaris
Rise in UK demand for domestic cars
The number of cars produced in the UK for the domestic market has increased by 20.4% in the first two months of this year compared to the same period in 2014, The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) figures revealed.
JATO: European car market grew in February
New car sales in Europe grew 7.8% year-on-year in February to 956,419 units according to vehicle information provider JATO.
Budget 2015 and the car industry
In his final budget before the general election, Chancellor George Osborne announced certain measures which could affect the car industry as well as the motor finance sector.
JBR Capital agrees debt funding with major bank
Prestige and classic vehicle funder JBR Capital, has agreed a committed warehouse facility with a major international bank for £60m. The name of the bank was not disclosed.
Arval UK expands insurance product offer
Vehicle leasing and fleet management company Arval UK has developed its insurance product by altering the quoting system and widening its availability.
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Former Lombard senior system architect joins NetSol
NetSol Technologies, the US-headquartered asset finance software provider, has appointed Andrew Godsmark as product head at the European arm of the company.
Glasss appoints Steve Jackson as chief car editor
Vehicle data provider Glasss has appointed former Leaseplan UK general manager Steve Jackson as its chief car editor.
UK automotive supply chain grows
UK supply chain sales to local customers increased by 20% in 2014 compared to the previous year, an Automotive Council UK report has revealed.
Nissan to use Autorola as online remarketer
Nissan Motor GB has appointed Autorola as its online remarketing partner to support its dealer network in selling over-age stock and unwanted part exchanges.
BCA sold over a million cars in 2014
British Car Auctions (BCA) broke its sales record last year, as more than one million vehicles were sold by the company.