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Sotiris Kanaris

‘Schoolboy error’ to speculate resurgence for gas guzzlers: CAP

CAP Automotive has said that dealer speculation on a rise of less efficient cars because of falling fuel prices would be a ‘schoolboy error’, as other costs outweigh lower fuel charges.

Ex-Moneyway account manager joins Startline

Kevin Haddock has joined Glasgow based Startline Motor Finance as the southern regional sales manager.

International associations call for vehicle trade barriers removal

US and European automotive associations are to call for a comprehensive automotive trade deal at the 8th round of Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations this week.

SMMT: White is UK’s favourite new car colour

White was the most popular colour choice for new car buyers in 2014, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Fleet Alliance reports record revenue and profits in 2014

Fleet Alliance saw its revenue and profitability climb to record levels in 2014, while its fleet size was the largest since launch.

H.R Owen employs HPI software solution

Multi-site dealer H.R. Owen is to employ HPIs vehicle appraisal software AUTOi, after a three month trial.

Moneybarn appoints product manager

Moneybarn, a non-prime car finance lender, has appointed Max Todd to the new role of product manager.

Black Horse: Consumers don’t see significant change in car-buying process

More than half of UK consumers (55%) do not believe that the car buying process has changed significantly in the past three years, despite the increasing use of the internet, a survey by Blackhorse and YouGov has revealed.

ACEA: EU passenger car registrations grew by 5.7% in 2014

New passenger car registrations in the EU rose by 5.7% in 2014 compared to the previous year, European Automotive Manufacturers Association (ACEA) statistics have revealed. This was the EU wide first annual increase recorded since 2007.

Maserati matches orders to UK dealers with Leaselink system

Maserati has selected Ebbon-Dacs’ Leaselink e-procurement platform for its UK dealers in a bid to increase its presence in the local corporate market.