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Chinese oil giant sets up leasing JV

Chinese oil giant sets up leasing JV

(Free) China’s largest oil company will set up a leasing business, China Business News has reported.

Daimler’s captive in global agreement with Allianz

Daimler’s captive in global agreement with Allianz

(Free) Daimler Financial Services and insurance giant Allianz have signed a global insurance partnership.

Tough times for all

Tough times for all

Both bank-owned and captive lessors have found it difficult to make profits, as the latest figures show

MAN seeks controlling stake in truck lessor

MAN seeks controlling stake in truck lessor

(Free) German heavy commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN intends to acquire a majority share in truck leasing company Euroleasing, giving it access to a fleet of some 1,000 vehicles.

Nissan opens ‘second-life’ battery market

Nissan opens ‘second-life’ battery market

Nissan Motor has announced plans it will remarket used lithium-ion batteries from its soon-to-launch Leaf electric car to solar-power generators and other secondary customers. With this announcement – the first of its kind – Nissan is looking to bring down the high cost of owning a zero-emission vehicle.

Survival strategies for vehicle finance

Survival strategies for vehicle finance

Amanda Hall-Davis looks at how captive finance houses are weathering the economic storm

In brief

In brief

Asset-based lender Venture Finance has provided a £150,000 (€167,000) factoring facility to Progressive Die Components (PDC), which will help the manufacturer develop its press tooling business.

Specialist proton therapy manufacturer launches leasing solution

Specialist proton therapy manufacturer launches leasing solution

(Free) Ion Beam Applications (IBA), the specialist Belgian healthcare equipment manufacturer, has launched a new leasing solution for its proton therapy centres.

GE Capital provides Jaguar Land Rover with £170m facility

GE Capital provides Jaguar Land Rover with £170m facility

(Free) GE Capital has signed an agreement with Jaguar Land Rover to provide a working capital facility of up to £170 million (€191 million).

In brief

In brief

BNP Paribas Lease Group and telecoms manufacturer Alcatel-Lucent have launched Alcatel-Lucent Financial Services in Spain, France, Germany, Poland and the Benelux region, with plans for further expansion next year.


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