Retail News

SUVs to seriously consider this year

21 January 2019

It is supposed to be the bleakest day of the year after the holiday break and bills start to arrive, but Data company HPI has compiled a select list of used compact SUVs which could lead to happy motoring in 2019. Senior valuations editor Mark Bulmer has identified five SUVs that perform well and also represent excellent value for money, making them a … [Read more...]

EVs & hybrids used propositions explained

16 January 2019

The increasing numbers of electric and hybrid vehicles making their way onto the used market will be the focus of the first Vehicle Remarketing Association meeting of 2019, taking place on 23 January at Fleet Auction Group, Coalville. Key presentations will include Ian Featherstone of the Energy Saving Trust on background drivers for EV and hybrid … [Read more...]

Petrol hybrids are smart buys, say analysts

15 January 2019

Three petrol hybrid 4x4 vehicles top the league for a smart buy. The Lexus NX, Rav4 and Kia Niro all show industry-leading low levels of depreciation. The Lexus NX retains 72% of its value from new after three years and 60,000 miles, losing on average £11,611. The Toyota Rav4 retains 69% of its value and loses an average of £10,341 over three years and … [Read more...]

Newslines 15 January

15 January 2019

VW is steaming ahead with a plan to make its new generation of electric cars in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It will begin with a compact suv in 2022 but others will follow as it prepares to spend over €700 M inside six years. Renault and Dacia have launched a New Year sales campaign. Special finance deals are available across the ranges until the end … [Read more...]

Resolve to check out new car deals with care

11 January 2019

The new year is finally here and for a lot of us that means a fresh start; a new job, an expensive gym membership or the tempting thought of buying a new or used car. However, today’s high-tech cars can be concealing unknown wallet-crunching problems. Fortunately, you don’t need a degree in electronics or a mobile diagnostic machine. Just follow our … [Read more...]

Job cuts to come, say Ford and Jaguar

10 January 2019

Ford and Jaguar will be cutting jobs this year as they face severe losses. Exact numbers are not known today but last year workers at Bridgend Engine Plant were sent letters suggesting a possible voluntary redundancy programme this year after expectations of lower engine demands from vehicle assembly plants around the world. Unions in the South Wales … [Read more...]

W Series at Autosport Show prepares for launch

10 January 2019

The ground-breaking all-female W Series is heading to Autosport International to meet fans for the first time ahead of its launch in Spring with a host of drivers confirmed for the show opening today. Formula One winner David Coulthard is confirmed to attend Friday of the show as he goes on the main Autosport stage at the NEC to discuss how W Series was … [Read more...]

Lean and green drive car buyers choices, says report

9 January 2019

Environmental factors have become the second most important consideration to prospective car buyers behind only price, according to figures from comparethemarket.com in its latest Premium Drivers report. The new figures show that 25% of people consider environmental impacts, such as fuel, carbon efficiency and alternative fuel, as the most important … [Read more...]

cap hpi reveal the fastest selling used cars

8 January 2019

Used car valuations experts HPI analysed hundreds of thousands of used car adverts to create a tool that reveals how long it takes to sell a particular model in a local area. The data covers no fewer than 100 towns and cities around the UK and 551 car makes and models. From Truro to Aberdeen and Belfast to Norwich, if you want to know what the five most … [Read more...]

Newslines 8 January