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VW finance boss: EVs are the future, but gas isn't dead

Motor Authority

VW Group acknowledges EV sales haven't taken off as expected The conglomerate believes EVs are still the future Current realities have made VW Group refocus and reallocate a third of its R&D budget back to vehicles with gas engines The Volkswagen Group has been one of the most bullish automakers on electric vehicles, having committed only a.

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Car deliveries paused after finance commission ruled unlawful

Autocar

Court of Appeal's ruling effectively bans dealers profiting from finance deals unless the buyer gives their consent Some car makers have paused sales in the wake of a UK court judgement that taking commissions on car financing is unlawful. The trio had previously had their cases thrown out by lower courts.

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Pressure mounts on dealers to gain SAF approval for motor finance

Motor Trader

Dealers who do not have SAF (Specialist Automotive Finance) or equivalent approval in 2025 will be unable to offer finance through any lender who is a Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) member and complies with the FLAs Lending Code, of which Tandem is one. Im afraid there will be no extensions or exemptions.

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Navigating New Tides: Dealership’s Strategic Adaptation to Finance Regulation Changes

AutoDealer Today

This case study examines the response of a local dealership’s finance and insurance (F&I) department to a significant shift in automotive finance regulationsA1.

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Court rules for consumers in motor finance appeal case

Motor Trader

The Court of Appeal has upheld an appeal against Close Brothers, First Rand Bank and MotoNovo Finance ruling that motor dealers acting as credit brokers have a duty of loyalty to their customers. This story continues at Court rules for consumers in motor finance appeal case Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader

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Media post: Accelerating Adoption: Cryptocurrency’s Role in Automotive Financing and Payment Systems

Best Selling Cars Blog

Cryptocurrency: Transforming Automotive Finance In the past, automotive financing involved a bank, credit union or any other company that deals with loans for vehicle purchases. Streamlining Payment Systems In addition to financing, cryptocurrency is streamlining payment systems within the automotive industry.

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VW To Exit US Financing Game, Partners With Wells Fargo Instead

Carscoops

The VW Group is transitioning away from its own private financing branch for customers. The shift in financing strategy comes amid a slump in VW’s financial performance. Volkswagen announced on Monday that its US Financial Services arm (VWFS) would partner with Wells Fargo to provide financing for customers.

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