There would be "significant uncertainty" over used car values if the UK left the EU following the June referendum, believes Glass's. The leading automotive data provider in Europe, Glass's, points out that there are virtually no precedents on which to base the likely impact of a BREXIT. Rupert Pontin, Head of Valuations, said: "When we try to model … [Read more...]
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Mitsubishi’s man in Wales
Matthew Baxter will cover parts of Wales for Mitsubishi. Father-of-two Matthew spent the past five years working with Nissan, initially as a Used Car Performance Manager, with the past two years in Electric Sales Development. He started in the retail motoring industry in 1987 and has experience of small, independent dealers and large PLCs, including a … [Read more...]
Mazda dealers investing £12M in businesses
Mazda’s UK dealers will have invested some £12million in the brand by spring this year upgrading their facilities to match Mazda’s stylish and spirited model range, which thanks to an unprecedented year of new car launches, is now one of the youngest in the industry. The entire Mazda range now features award-winning SKYACTIV technology and eye-catching … [Read more...]
Starship mileages not out of this world for buyers
Used cars that have covered "starship mileages" of 150,000 miles or more are no longer off-putting to buyers if the condition and the badge is right, reports Glass's. The publishers of the motor trade bible, Glass's Guide, say that a healthy market has developed for prestige cars that would once have been considered almost unsaleable. Rupert Pontin, … [Read more...]
Love bug bites Welsh fans again
A 50-year love affair with the Volkswagen Beetle continues for a Welsh enthusiast. David Gallagher, from Llanelli, has taken delivery of his 11th Volkswagen Beetle. The 67-year-old’s love for the brand began at the tender age of 17 when he bought his very first Beetle - a 1956 ‘Oval Window’ for £120. This was followed by a 1954, … [Read more...]
Ferrari dealership apprenticeships open this week
Ferrari North Europe has launched a new website for 16-19 year olds who are interested in applying for an Apprenticeship within the Official Ferrari Dealer Network. The website provides details about the various Apprenticeships which are available: Service Technician Apprenticeship – 3 years; Service Advisor Apprenticeship – 2 years; Parts Advisor … [Read more...]
Speedy Sara adds business skill trophy to rally wins
Top British female rally driver Sara Williams has picked up another award, but not for for her considerable skill behind a wheel, writes Beth Keenan. The 27 year old business woman has been honoured by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association for her work behind the scenes in the family motoring business at Brecon. The Industry Hero Awards … [Read more...]
Men go to mars and women go to venus, official
It is official, men and women drift into different worlds when switched to ‘autopilot’ and hope for different benefits from future automotive advances. Women drivers are nearly twice as likely as their male counterparts to compile a mental shopping or ‘to do’ list whilst men listen to music, the radio or podcasts. Eight in ten road users admit they … [Read more...]
Trade lines 9 March
Sinclair Volkswagen will be providing the support vehicles for the IAAF/Cardiff University World Half Marathon Championships on Saturday 26 March. The race will see double world and Olympic champion Mo Farah head a list of global stars competing on the streets of Cardiff in the elite event, while the mass race will attract more than 20,000 runners will … [Read more...]
February car sales hit 12 year high
Strong incentives from manufacturers and dealers pushed up registrations 8.4% in February on the eve of the new March number plate. Deals encouraged 22.6% more private buyers to sign on the dotted line and they were more interested in EVs and hybrids as well. SMMT figures out show 83,395 new cars registered in February, the highest in 12 years at this … [Read more...]
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