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Sotiris Kanaris

Average value for used cars at record high in 2014

The average value of a used car in the UK in 2014 was £7622, the highest annual figure on record, according to British Car Auctions (BCA).

MPs unaware of autonomous vehicles’ impact: IMI

MPs are yet to grasp the impact of modern vehicle technology on the motor industry, according to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

Mobile technology changes customer behaviour

There was a significant increase in the number of people using mobile phones and tablets to look at car dealers and related financial products in 2014, according to technology companies iVendi and GForces.

Ford of Britain appoints new fleet director

Ford of Britain has promoted Nick Themistocleous to the role of fleet operations director.

NACFB elects new chairman

Paul Goodman has been appointed as the chairman of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) for the next two years.

Wrights Recoveries attains FCA permission

Vehicle recoveries firm Wright Recoveries has received Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) approval of its early application for full authorisation.

December’s car values second highest on record despite fall

Average used car values were slightly lower in December but still the second highest on record, British Car Auctions’ (BCA) latest Pulse Report has revealed.

JCT600 rebrands leasing division

JCT600 has re-branded its leasing and fleet management division to JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions.

Carfinance247 appoints new technology director

Jonathan Wilson has been appointed as the new technology director for online car finance broker Carfinance247.

Swansway partners with HPI

HPI is to deliver a number of vehicle provenance solutions to multi-site dealer group Swansway.