Digital solutions look set to play a key role in helping dealers comply with the demands of GDPR legislation and FCA regulation.
Threats to car finance firms and demand for new and used cars have been highlighted once again after the Governor of the bank of England warned that inflation might peak at over 3% next month.
Startline Motor Finance has revealed that it intends to push its services into the top 200 franchise dealer groups as part of a new strategy designed to continue the business' growth momentum.
First-time buyers are opting to buy a newer car thanks to the affordability offered by attractive finance or leasing agreements, research has revealed.
Dealers and manufacturers are being advised to review their return to invoice products to ensure there is not a shortfall in customer payouts.
Startline’s enhancements to decisioning software will enable them to “look closer at circumstances” on finance applications.
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Renault is offering three-year 0% APR Selections PCP finance packages with low monthly payments across selected models for Q4.
Paragon has launched a new financial services website to align all savings, lending and motor finance offerings.
Dealers working with Toyota and Lexus Financial Services have seen a growth in incremental income of more than £5 million from selling minor damage cover.
Point of sale new car finance rose by 2% in value but fell by 8% by volume in August, according to the latest figures published by the Finance and Leasing Association.
September’s plate change may be more aggressive than usual due to manufacturers scrambling to drive sales with scrappage schemes.
According to research by Sainsbury’s Bank Loans, 83% of motorists will haggle when buying a car.
Close Brothers Motor Finance has showed its “commitment to the Doncaster region” with the unveiling of its revamped head office.
Finance must no longer be an afterthought as consumer habits shift away from “bricks and mortar” to “clicks and mobile”.
Online car retail portal Tootle raised £2.5m of funding via an investment round led by Hambro Perks, bringing the total amount raised for the start-up to £4.3m.
Codeweavers will be the “leading technology provider” for Auto Trader’s online dealer finance calculator after the two businesses extended the terms of their existing partnership.
Online motor finance providers who continue to damage potential customers' credit scores with hard searches which remain on their records are "bordering on unethical", according to iVendi.
iVendi is preparing to deliver plug-in software that allows its dealer partners to facilitate online car sales via a 'buy' button described as "the holy grail of online motor retailing".
New research from Carwow has revealed that millennials are renting or financing cars due to surging living costs and a desire to drive new vehicles.
Labour party chairs of two parliamentary committees are urging the Government to set up an independent public enquiry into £200 billion household debt, consisting of credit cards and car deals.
Tim Smith, Black Horse’s head of motor finance, explains why increased scrutiny of PCPs is a direct result of their success.
Accident Exchange Limited has set its sights on future growth and expansion following its acquisition by principal funder Eight Bar Financial International.
A third of car dealers believe the cost of technology investment is a threat to their business’s future growth and profitability, according to new research from Santander Consumer Finance.
UHY Hacker Young has "strengthened its automotive offering" with the appointment of Machester-based tax partner Darren Grimes.
