All articles by Jonathan Minter

Jonathan Minter

Jonathan is the editor of Motor Finance magazine. You can reach him at jonathan.minter@verdict.co.uk

Daimler FS acquires DLL’s Athlon Car Lease International

Daimler Financial Services (Daimler FS), the finance arm of manufacturer Mercedes Daimler, has agreed to purchase Athlon Car Lease International for €1.1bn (£0.9bn) from Dutch lessor DLL.

Leasing market reacts to Brexit

In the reaction of the British population having voted to leave the EU on 23rd, leasing industry experts have warned the market to expect some short term instability, and that the longer term future is uncertain.

Fleet Alliance improves CET and Archant fleets

Fleet Alliance has replaced the bulk of the 70-strong van fleet of insurance and construction outsourced service provider CET, and been appointed by media company Archant to build its green agenda.

Alphabet launches UK Teleservices initiative

Fleet provider Alphabet UK and BMW UK have launched a service and maintenance programme for company cars which utilities telematics and teleservice data directly from the vehicle.

Chevin: risk management may lead fleets to adopt driverless cars

Risk management issues may see fleets become some of the earliest adopters of driverless cars, according to Chevin Fleet Solutions.

Asset Alliance Group secures £75m credit line from RBS and HSBC

Commercial vehicle contract hire, finance and sales company Asset Alliance Group has secured a £75m revolving asset based lending deal from RBS and supported by HSBC.

Motor industry positive about surprise fuel duty freeze

The motor industry has reacted positively to Chancellor George Osborne’s decision to freeze fuel duty for a sixth year in a row, and bring claims management firms under Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulation in his 2016 Budget.

Shoosmiths grows recoveries team

Law firm Shoosmiths has recruited consultant Stephen Allinson to its recoveries litigation operation in the UK.

Aldermore launches dealer services team

Challenger bank Aldermore has launched a dealer services team to provide dealers with stock, fleet and customer financing.

Squire Patton Boggs partner joins TLT

Russell Kelsall has joined law firm TLT as a financial services regulatory partner from Squire Patton Boggs.