Retail

Tougher times test business strategy

4 May 2016

Traders must develop and implement a business strategy which responds to today’s intensifying car market, says Glass’s. Given that 2016 continues to outperform new car registration expectations and the used car market is now feeling greater pressure from the increase in used car stock volume, the importance of devising a comprehensive and competitive … [Read more...]

Land Rover Discovery forges new track in tracking

2 May 2016

The 2017 Land Rover Discovery Sport is the car that never forgets thanks to the world-first integration of Tile’s advanced tracking app. Its the first vehicle to incorporate the pioneering technology using tiny £20 Bluetooth trackers that can be attached to important items and used to track their whereabouts using smartphone technology integrated into the … [Read more...]

Flower power of selling your old car

30 April 2016

If you’re planning to sell your car, make sure it smells of roses. According to AA Cars, almost a quarter of buyers (24%) have been put off buying a second-hand car due to the smell of wet dog fur, children’s vomit or stale cigarettes. The AA/Populus poll canvassed 18,741 AA members on whether they have ever been deterred from buying a used car and … [Read more...]

Maserati blooms in Wales

27 April 2016

Affluent and aspirational driving enthusiasts in Wales will play a part in the revival of Maserati. Much rarer than Porsche, BMW, Ferrari and Bentley marques on Welsh roads, Maserati is blooming again after a new dealership in Cardiff opened this spring to serve fans of the trident-badged brand throughout West and Mid-Wales. The importance of the UK … [Read more...]

Used car market is becoming saturated, says Glass’s

27 April 2016

The used car market is starting to reach the long-predicted tipping point into oversupply with values coming under pressure as a result, reports Glass's. Rupert Pontin, Head of Valuations, said that the volume of vehicles at auction had already increased by 3.7% in 2016 and that a wide range of models were starting to fall in value as a result. "We … [Read more...]

Buyers get new service plans from Fiat Chrysler

26 April 2016

A new range of servicing plans, designed to make caring for your car simple and trouble-free, have been introduced by MOPAR, the Service, Parts & Customer Care division of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK. Called Easy Care, the new servicing plans are being offered to owners of all new models in the Fiat, Fiat Professional, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Abarth … [Read more...]

More vans than ever on UK roads

26 April 2016

The number of vans on Britain’s roads has hit an all time high of 4 million. According to Motorparc data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, a total of 4,007,331 vans are in use on UK roads, a 4.3% increase since the previous year. Demand for new vans in the UK is now at record levels: registrations grew 1.2% in the first quarter of … [Read more...]

Newslines 23 April

23 April 2016

The futuristic Welsh engineered Riversimple RASA will make its motor show debut in London in May. The two-seater from the Llandrindod Wells manufacturer is one of the exhibits at the new London Motor Show at Battersea between 6 and 8 May and there will be 40 brands and 130 models from dealerships and manufacturers as well as presentations by motoring … [Read more...]

White Dove Skoda takes off again tomorrow

20 April 2016

Builders have been banished, decorators done, and now staff are celebrating the start of a new era at the revamped White Dove Škoda in Cardiff. The Hadfield Road dealership has undergone a substantial makeover, enhancing every aspect of its operation and will be officially launched tomorrow evening. The event will feature performances throughout the … [Read more...]

Potential game changer will raise the charging stakes