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Opinion 12 Aug
Customers are demanding greener solutions, says VWFS boss Mike Todd
Mike Todd, chief executive of Volkswagen Financial Services UK, shares his thoughts about fleet customers' changing priorities.
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Opinion 14 Jun
Greater charge point accessibility remains key to driving EV uptake, opinion
In his latest 'guest opinion' for AM Volkswagen Financial Services UK chief executive Mike Todd asserts that charge point accessibility remains the key barrier to electric vehicle (EV) adoption for many car buyers.
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Market Insight 13 Jun
Current economic challenges could harm EV uptake, says VWFS
The growing momentum for electric vehicles (EVs) could be affected in the short term by social and economic challenges.
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Manufacturer 17 May
'Younger people' target of new £699 per month Cupra Born EV subscription, says VWFS
Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) has partnered with Wagonex to pilot a subscription service for the new Cupra Born performance electric vehicle (EV).
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Opinion 13 May
Car retail must evolve towards a ‘click of a button or swipe of a screen’, opinion
The automotive industry must embrace digital transformation being driven by tech-savvy generation of younger drivers.
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Opinion 19 Apr
COVID-19, two years on - business agility and consumers’ EV appetite
It’s just over two years since the UK first went into lockdown and it’s safe to say we’re all continuing to feel the impacts of the pandemic.
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Aftersales 29 Mar
VWFS cuts Service Plan prices by 25%
Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has introduced a range of spring discounts, including up to 25% off Service Plans.
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Opinion 29 Mar
Why hybrid working is key to building inclusive auto industry cultures
In this exclusive AM-online guest opinion piece Volkswagen Financial Services UK chief executive Mike Todd reflects on the need to understand how people can be operationally effective while splitting their time between office working and home working.
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Opinion 2 Feb
The pulling power of used vehicles - opinion
Volkswagen Finance Services UK boss Mike Todd shares his thoughts on 2022's vehicle and motor finance markets.
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Supplier News 28 Jan
VWFS extends defleet contract with Manheim until 2026
Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS UK) has extended its defleet relationship with Manheim for another five years, taking the partnership to December 2026.
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Opinion 10 Jan
Agile approach to pave car retail's road to new 'normality', opinion
Volkswagen Financial Services UK chief executive, Mike Todd, reflects on the sector's rapid evolution and offers insight about what's needed to adapt to the road ahead.
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Market Insight 22 Dec
New car shortages will prompt festive rental boom, predicts VW
Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) has predicted that new car supply shortages will trigger a festive car rental boom for franchised retailers operating its Rent-a-Car service.
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People News 10 Nov
Elevenci appoints former VWFS CEO Bryan Marcus to leadership team
Automotive sector consultancy Elevenci has appointed automotive finance industry expert and former Volkswagen Financial Services chief executive Bryan Marcus to its leadership team.
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Opinion 1 Nov
Car retail must put customers first amid semiconductor challenges, opinion
The consequences of the global pandemic have been profound. Like many other sectors, large swathes of the automotive industry had to scale back or even stop production in the early stages of COVID-19, with a gradual reopening as restrictions eased during 2020.
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People News 7 May
Former Audi UK sales manager one of two VWFS board appointments
Former Audi UK sales manager Matt Solven and Dan James have been appointed to the board of Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS).
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Market Insight 22 Apr
A quarter of drivers ready to embrace EVs by 2026, says Volkswagen Financial Services
Almost a quarter of Brits (23%) see themselves driving an electric vehicle (EV) by 2026, according to research by Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS).
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Opinion 1 Feb
Three key areas will define automotive's COVID-19 response, opinion
Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) chief executive, Mike Todd, predicts that - aside from the impact of Brexit - three other key areas will continue to influence the automotive sector’s response post COVID-19.
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Manufacturer 22 Dec
VW reduces cost of EVs with Lease&Care package
Lease&Care has been introduced with the full-life cycle of a car in mind, benefitting the first owner, used buyer, and also the retailer.
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Finance 27 Nov
VWFS launches direct to consumer car online lease service
Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) has launched a new car leasing platform, VWFS Drive, to help speed up the new car finance process.
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Used Cars 3 Nov
Volkswagen Approved Used enhances car programme
Volkswagen has enhanced its Approved Used car retail scheme to include two years of warranty cover, MOT and roadside assistance to customers.