Chip shortage puts pressure on leasing brokers despite soaring lease sales THE shortage of semiconductors is having a devastating effect on car registrations – September is the weakest for 23 years according to preliminary SMMT figures. On the other hand, leasing brokers are having bumper sales months, but…but the gap between selling the leasing deal and payout on actual car or van…
CLIVE Messenger, the former general manager of fleet at Mitsubishi, has joined SsangYong Motors as sales director, effective 04 October 2021. SsangYong says the appointment will offer the company greater support and a more cohesive approach to both retail and fleet sales channels. Commenting on his appointment, Messenger said: “It’s a very exciting time for SsangYong, with a variety of new vehicles,…
With Mitsubishi announcing its withdrawal from Europe, what impact will this have on brokers? Broker News put the questions to Clive Messenger, general manager of fleet operations. Apart from the shock to yourselves and to Mitsubishi dealers, this news of the gradual cessation of European sales will have a substantial impact on leasing brokers. What do you have to say to them?…