Retail

Hire fleets turning to used models

30 July 2018

The next car you hire is likely to be a used model. Daily rental companies have found there’s a shortage of new cars reaching market because manufacturers are struggling with output due to the new emissions requirements of the latest exhaust test, or WLTP programme. Typically, they are purchasing batches of small-medium sized cars that are less than … [Read more...]

Survey shows satisfaction with servicing

29 July 2018

Brits are becoming happier with their garages and service centres. That’s the conclusion of a trade body which annually asks motorists about their experiences.The survey of 1,000 car owners by The Motor Ombudsman, the automotive dispute resolution provider, has revealed that consumers have an increasingly favourable perception of the vehicle service and … [Read more...]

Confusion over emissions tests will hit values

28 July 2018

Uncertainty surrounding the new emissions-test system could help to create a degree of unpredictability in the used car market towards the end of this year and into 2019, warns the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The organisation, which represents businesses that together process more than 1.5 million used vehicles every year, says that there are two … [Read more...]

Newslines 27 July

27 July 2018

A new “pop-up” Mercedes-Benz showroom has opened in St David’s Shopping Centre, Cardiff in conjunction with local dealership Sinclair Group. Cars and information on the range will be displayed until 15 August along with an F1 simulator and there is also a children’s zone. The move towards electric cars is stalling because of high premiums demanded by … [Read more...]

Worries mounting for motor trade workers

25 July 2018

Motor industry charity BEN’s annual report reveals that increasingly more people of working age are contacting them for support with big issues such as low income, anxiety and depression. Other reasons why people contacted Ben for help were varied; from bereavement to redundancy and debt to loneliness. However, financial and mental health challenges … [Read more...]

Tradelines 25 July

25 July 2018

Hyundai Motor UK has launched an industry-first online service and repair plan platform which allows customers and dealers to build tailored packages based on driving habits, vehicle age, mileage and usage. Moving away from the traditional ‘fixed price’ service plan options, Hyundai’s innovative new offering will allow customers to access a plan that is … [Read more...]

Newslines 24 July

24 July 2018

VW is stockpiling new models it cannot sell because of delays in getting their emissions approval under the new WLTP tests. The tougher tests are taking VW longer to comply with and it has throttled back on production lines to stem the backlog so its rented car parks and open spaces to store the tens of thousands of cars involved. The MiVue 7 series … [Read more...]

Newslines 23 July

23 July 2018

The new four-door Honda Civic will start from £19,395 when it reaches showrooms next month. There will also be highly competitive PCP offers from £259 a month for the new saloon which is available in both 1.0 i-VTEC Turbo or 1.6 i-DTEC with manual, CVT or automatic transmissions and the top EX diesel automatic will be £27,120. British-born Mike Manley … [Read more...]

Maserati Levante gets new cleaner petrol engine

20 July 2018

The luxurious Maserati Levante SUV will now benefit from the introduction of the 350hp V6 petrol engine to its line-up. The engine will also now be available to order on the Quattroporte flagship saloon and joins the 350hp already available on the executive Ghibli saloon. Underneath the bonnet ,the 3.0-litre 350hp engine available to order now offers … [Read more...]

Newslines 20 July