Brokers are hot property
Congratulations to Marc McLoughlin and the KeyFleet team for the company’s acquisition by Greenarc. You might wonder what an energy company is doing buying out a leasing company – and it’s the subject of our lead story. But it’s not giving too much away to grasp how leasing brokers fit into the wider eco system of energy providers.
Congratulations also to Paul McManus who has joined AFL. I went along to see Patrick Fagan last week to catch up on the business and its plans and it seems Paul is already making a difference with his energy and friendly approach.
Finally our Women In Broking series continues, this time featuring West Country broker Carparison and general sales manager Charlotte Channing-Jones. It’s definitely worth a read.
Ralph Morton, editor
Key stories this week
- Why did Greenarc buy KeyFleet? – read the story here.
- Paul McManus joins AFL – story here.
- Women in Broking: Carparison’s Charlotte Channing-Jones – read her story here.
- Gridserve first to use new online driver licence checks from QV Systems – find out more here.
- Alphabet introduces tactical deals managed by Salesmaster – read the story here.
- Broker business opportunity as Mayor extends ULEZ – read the story here.
- Read the full Broker News Newsletter 29 November 2022 here.
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.
