Launched in 2008, facelifted in 2013 and followed by continuous upgrades, the Vauxhall Insignia range is a story of evolution and the latest models are still as fresh and competitive in the market place as the originals, says David Miles. And to add to their competitiveness there is a huge range of spec levels, a wide selection of petrol and diesel … [Read more...]
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Weekend roadtest: VW Crafts it’s way to success
VW’s investment in their pursue of van domination seems to have paid off with the latest VW Crafter, leaving Mercedes sprinting back to the ideas board, writes Rhys Roberts. The VW Crafter does everything asked of a van, and seems to do it with some added pizazz. It may not be as technologically advanced as its Mercedes rival, but it isn’t as far … [Read more...]
Coach is on the Volvo team in Cardiff
Teamwork pays off selling cars, and ex-rugby coach Darren Pugsley should know. He is operations manager at Volvo Cars Cardiff and leads a team which is front of house to 120 people working in the executive car dealership on Penarth Road. Although he graduated from university with a degree in geography and environmental management it was his part time … [Read more...]
Younger buyers moving away from traditional purchase
Paying upfront for a car is increasingly falling out of favour with UK drivers according to the new Britain Under the Bonnet report from Close Brothers Motor Finance. In the past year, the proportion of drivers saying they will opt for finance, leasing or renting for their next car has increased by 15% (from 37% in 2018 to 43% now). While paying for a car … [Read more...]
Sellers & buyers would benefit from central service bank
A central resource that provides access to the service histories of all the cars and vans that form the UK car parc is urgently needed by the remarketing sector, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The organisation, which represents businesses that handle, sell, inspect, transport or manage more than 1.5 million used vehicles every year, says that … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: SEAT Tarraco 150 Xcellence
The new SEAT Tarraco represents the voice of the people, writes David Miles. The new 7-seat large SUV is named after the Mediterranean city of Tarragona and was chosen by 140,000 on-line enthusiasts. Priced from £28,335 to £38,055 the Tarraco range joins the SEAT Spanish arm of the VW Group’s other SUVs – the compact Arona and the very highly … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Jeep Compass Limited 120 2WD
There have been enormous changes in the SUV sector, but thankfully the original name in the line up is still going strong and Jeep is adapting very well, writes Robin Roberts. Jeep was the inspiration for the Land Rover after WW2 and over the decades they have developed alongside one another with vociferous fans each proclaiming one is better than the … [Read more...]
EU & UK U-turn over exhaust emissions
The EU has made a U-turn over proposed exhaust emissions cuts and the UK Government has cleared older cars to be sold for another year. The European Commission today let EU governments off the hook over their failure to address emissions from Europe’s biggest climate problem, transport. The Commission’s assessment of countries’ draft national energy … [Read more...]
WRGB eyes future artists and designers
Wales Rally GB has once again joined forces with Toyota GB to reignite its exciting car livery design competition for young students, with the winning entry being applied to a real-life GT86 rally car. The highly successful initiative launched in 2017 and now enters its third year. When liveried, the GT86 will be displayed within the Big Bang showcase … [Read more...]
Pushy tactics and bad reviews hit used sales
A reputation for pushy sales tactics and negative online reviews are the top reasons why drivers would be deterred from visiting or buying from a used car dealer, analysis by AA Cars, the AA’s used car website, has found. A reputation for pushy sales tactics would dissuade almost a fifth (19%) of motorists, while 18% of car buyers see negative online … [Read more...]
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