New car sales in Wales last month declined over 12% compared to the same month in 2016. Last month saw 5,804 new cars registered in Wales with the Ford Fiesta a clear winner, and the top ten were: Ford Fiesta Polo Focus Kuga Qashqai Corsa Sandero Mokka … [Read more...]
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Mental health biggest concern of industry
Mental health issues and concerns are a rising factor when people in the automotive sector turn to industry charity BEN, according to its annual report. While low income and financial problems accounting for almost half of the challenges faced by workers the charity has seen a 78% rise in mental issues. It helped over 3,000 people in the last financial … [Read more...]
Hottest classic car investments this summer
Classic cars can often turn in a bit of useful extra cashflow this time of year. Always with one eye on the market, leading classic car insurance specialist Heritage has selected four of this summer’s hottest investment tips, with the value of the following motors set to rise along with the temperature. Here’s what Heritage’s Mark Wilkinson, Managing … [Read more...]
More owners now checking safety recalls online
The Motor Ombudsman has recorded a substantial 80% rise in the usage of its online Vehicle Recalls tool. The easy-to-use search function on its website allows motorists to find out quickly whether a participating car manufacturer has recalled a specific make and model under the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)’s safety recall … [Read more...]
Welsh garages shortlisted for national prize
Automechanika Birmingham in partnership with Garage Wire has announced the shortlist of garages in the running to win the £1000 cash prize for Garage of the Year, and there are Welsh nominations. As a new initiative, the organisers were overwhelmed by the number of entries from garages and the judging panel has finalised a shortlist of 13 workshops who … [Read more...]
Ford dominate record used car sales in UK
Ford has led the used car market to a strong start in 2017 with a record number of vehicles sold in the UK in the first quarter, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It reported 2,133,956 used cars changed hands in the first three months of the year, 3.4% more than in 2016 resulting in the biggest-ever volume seen in Q1 and reflecting the … [Read more...]
Car makers move streets ahead on-line
Ford is streets ahead of rivals on-line, that’s the conclusion of a marketing study by Mediaworks. The analysis by Mediaworks looks at the success of selling brands on the web and it contains a few surprises. Coming after two other reports showed that younger buyers are most influenced by advertising and also that savvy-buyers are now beginning their … [Read more...]
Tradelines 17 May
Jeep is expanding its Wrangler range of 4x4 vehicles with the limited edition Night Eagle. Revealed at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the Jeep Wrangler Night Eagle comes in a choice of striking colours with exclusive decals, and provides a unique style, premium equipment levels and, of course, Jeep’s legendary off-road capability at £39,810. Dacia … [Read more...]
Advertising does influence younger car buyers
Advertising influences a quarter of new car buyers. The annual New Car Code of Practice survey conducted by The Motor Ombudsman, has found that around a quarter (24%) of consumers are swayed in their choice of new car as a result of seeing an advert online, on TV or in print. The annual study looks at the buying experience and satisfaction of motorists … [Read more...]
Van drivers tell of mental issues with jobs
One-in-five van drivers admit to having poor or very poor mental health and most blame their jobs, they have told Mercedes-Benz pollsters. Exclusive research commissioned by Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd to mark Mental Health Awareness Week 2017 has explored for the first time the issue of mental health within an often overlooked yet vital business … [Read more...]
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