Unresolved post-Brexit agreement means January price hike for EVs
Many leasing brokers got in touch with the office last week wondering if I had seen an email communication from BMW. In essence, it said that the company couldn’t honour prices in 2024 while the Trade & Cooperation Agreement remained unresolved. Our lead story looks at the issues and what could happen.
If that doesn’t sound a great way to start the year, then new BVRLA Leasing Broker Committee chair Rod Lloyd reckons 2024 will be a bright one for leasing brokers as we analyse the BVRLA’s H1 broker findings. It’s been written by new journalist to Broker News, Sarah Tooze – a warm welcome to her.
Join us at Cafe Murano for a Broker News hosted dinner
We have a handful of places left for a dinner at Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett’s Cafe Murano on 29 November. Our guests will include Paul Parkinson and other members of the leasing broker community who have built their businesses and either sold or been acquired to facilitate a discussion on the business journey to a sale. Contact me on ralph.morton@brokernews.co.uk for more details if you would like to attend.
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Neil Robins – why I became a Fleet Alliance Appointed Representative
Leasing expert Neil Robins explains how he became a Fleet Alliance Appointed Representative, and the benefits it brings.
Carparison wins Platinum at Fleet Procure Awards 2024
WEST Country leasing broker Carparison was awarded Platinum Broker Sales Performance at the Fleet Procure Awards 2024. Held at West London’s Puttshack indoor crazy golf centre on 23 January 2025, Carparison placed the most volume through the online dealer/broker procurement platform to win the Platinum award. Synergy Car Leasing was placed second. In the awards voted for by dealers, the following brokers
Skoda first out of the blocks as Volkswagen ditches agency for EVs
Volkswagen has ditched agency for the franchise model for EV sales by VW, Commercial Vehicles, Audi and Skoda
North West is best for EVs, says Leasing Options
The North West is best for EVs with more Leasing Options customers from the region leasing an electric car than any part of Britain
Vavoom expands senior leadership team with Matt Terry appointment
Vavoom Leasing is expanding its executive team with the appointment of new Commercial Director Matt Terry
Chancellor Rachel Reeves moves to limit liability of motor finance lenders
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be stepping in to limit the exposure of motor finance lenders to the misselling scandal
Ralph Morton is the leading journalist in the leasing broker sector and editor of Broker News, the website which provides information and news for BVRLA-registered leasing brokers. He also writes extensively on the fleet and leasing market in both the UK and Europe.
