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Sotiris Kanaris

SMMT members back staying in the EU

More than three quarters (77%) of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) members have said remaining in the EU is best for their business, according to a survey by independent pollster ComRes.

Volkswagen Group plans ‘Future Centres’ in three continents

Volkswagen Group has announced at the Geneva International Motor Show that it will create three ‘Future Centres’, where designers and digitalization experts will work together on the “car of the future.”

LeasePlan launches short-term mobility product

International fleet management company LeasePlan has launched FlexiPlan, a 1-24 month full-service mobility package.

Sofico revenue more than doubles in five years

Global automotive finance, leasing and fleet software provider, Sofico, has announced that its turnover has grown by 125% in the last five years, reaching €27.1m by the end of 2015.

Alphabet’s SME market appointments and app upgrade

Alphabet UK has appointed Gavin Davies to the newly created position of general manager for SME sales & distribution, with Graham Conway replacing him as head of Alphabet Partner.

International law firm Gowling WLG launches

Gowling WLG, a new international law firm created by the combination of Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co (WLG), a UK-based international law firm, and Gowlings, a Canadian law firm, has launched today.

FCA asks for consumer credit input

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a ‘Call for Input’ on a review of retained provisions of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 (CCA) it is to carry out.

Close Brothers appoints national sales manager for motorcycle division

Close Brothers Motor Finance has appointed Neil Richardson as national sales manager for the motorcycle division. This followed the appointment of John Cassidy to head of motorcycles in January.

Paragon: Brokers expect registrations to slip into neutral

Almost three quarters of brokers (72%) expected a levelling off in new car sales over the course of 2016, according to the latest Paragon Car Finance ‘Headlight Survey’.

ACEA: Italian new car sales overtake French sales in January

Passenger car registrations in the EU reached 1,061,150 in January, up 6.2% year-on-year, according to figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA). It was the 26th consecutive month of registration growth.