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Why Trade Cycle Management will be key in 2026
As margins tighten and competition rises, captive finance firms, and now independent lenders, must adopt technology-driven, multi-lifecycle strategies to turn single sales into recurring profit streams, writes Paul Bennett of advisory firm Madox Square.
Paul Bennett
3 hours ago7 min read


Europe’s auto industry at a crossroads: Time for decisive action
As Chinese automakers surge into Europe and legacy manufacturers accelerate their EV transition, the stakes have never been higher. Munich’s upcoming Global Data Automotive Europe Conference will be a pivotal moment to chart a bold path forward.
Paul Bennett
Sep 257 min read


Europe’s EV revolution hits the mainstream
From niche to necessity, EVs are reshaping the automotive landscape as technology, policy, and consumer choice converge, writes Paul Bennett, Managing Partner at Madox Square.
Paul Bennett
Sep 45 min read


Solving the unstructured data dilemma in financial services
From improving compliance to reducing manual workloads, today’s AI tools are helping financial institutions transform customer...
Paul Bennett
Aug 34 min read


How EV uptake is rewiring the UK’s corporate fleet transport sector
How EV uptake is rewiring the UK’s corporate fleet transport sector
Paul Bennett
Jun 25 min read


The affordability myth: why the future of the EV market isn't just about price
The affordability myth: why the future of the EV market isn't just about price
Paul Bennett
May 74 min read


US tariffs, auto trade and the limits of the ‘Yank Tank’
US tariffs, auto trade and the limits of the ‘Yank Tank’
Paul Bennett
Apr 65 min read


The future of car buying: online, AI-powered, and dealership-free?
The future of car buying: online, AI-powered, and dealership-free?
Paul Bennett
Mar 309 min read


AI in the driving seat: how smart tech is changing car finance
AI in the driving seat: how smart tech is changing car finance
Paul Bennett
Mar 34 min read


Why battery health certification is crucial for the used EV market
Why battery health certification is crucial for the used EV market
Paul Bennett
Feb 104 min read


Making car finance clearer: the role of visualisation
Making car finance clearer: the role of visualisation
Paul Bennett
Jan 244 min read


Motor finance in 2025: driving the shift to BEVs amid industry disruption
Motor finance in 2025: driving the shift to BEVs amid industry disruption
Paul Bennett
Dec 17, 20246 min read


From SaaS to sustainability: a Q&A with Paul Bennett on the auto finance revolution
From SaaS to sustainability: a Q&A with Paul Bennett on the auto finance revolution
Paul Bennett
Dec 6, 20246 min read
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