The fast-changing nature of the automotive world means that if auction houses take their eye off the ball, they may struggle to keep up. But …
Used cars: market strong despite issues
Rupert Pontin, director of valuations at Cazana, looks at the SMMT’s figures for September, and finds that the quick-turn sub-12-month sector’s retail values continue to …
UK car production: bumps in the road lie ahead
The SMMT’s announcement that UK car production has declined for a third month in a row came as no surprise, with a perfect storm of …
WLTP: company cars are still unbeatable
The Worldwide Harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) was the topic on everybody’s lips this summer. Whether you are a manufacturer, leasing company, fleet decision-maker …
Connected cars and the business of leasing
We are some way before flying vehicles take off into mass production, but right now the automotive industry is witnessing a major revolution with the …
The writing is on the wall: OEMs give ultimatum on post-Brexit trade
Manufacturers in the automotive industry and beyond are saying bluntly that a Brexit that results in border tariffs would make the UK a far-from-appealing country …
How Brexit is a significant threat to the UK automotive manufacturing industry
In this comment from GlobalData business MarketLine, analyst Chris Bertenshaw explores the figures that indicate how a hard Brexit may affect the UK car manufacturing industry.…
Legal insight: welcoming GDPR to the industry
While GDPR may appear burdensome to organisations, the level of data protection and security that it will bring to EU citizens across all industries is …
A risky business: why the mispricing of credit is a danger to us all
The mispricing of risk in consumer credit is a threat to all lenders, particularly those that lack flexibility, explains Sarah Jackson, director, Equiniti Credit Services. …
Good customer outcomes and a sustainable future
The recent interim report issued by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with respect to motor finance provided both reassurance for motor finance lenders and clear …