Welsh Government is halving support it offers to firms for youth job creation. Jobs Growth Wales did offer 100% subsidy for firms to employ people aged between 16-24, but its now halved that and says it is part of a readjustment of activities to merge Jobs Growth Wales, ReAct and Traineeships. The RAC will take legal action to stop unaccredited garages … [Read more...]
Retail News
Used cars’ value bounces back after Brexit vote
Used car values bounced back in July from a marginal dip in June, according to BCA. The data shows an 8.2% increase in average values year on year, with the headline figure up £635. Month on month there was a 1.7% increase in the headline average value of a used car. Whilst model mix and seasonal variations will have a part to play, the headline … [Read more...]
September rush is underway for buying a new car
September is the second highest month for new car sales. Ahead of the forthcoming introduction of the “66” vehicle registration next month, Motor Codes, the leading provider of Codes of Practice and Alternative Dispute Resolution for the automotive industry, has the following advice for consumers during the purchase process. Protect your … [Read more...]
Range Rover Sport gets twin-turbo engine
Land Rover is introducing its most efficient ever Range Rover Sport. For 2017, the latest Range Rover Sport features an efficient Ingenium powertrain, upgraded infotainment system with connectivity and wifi capability, innovative new semi-autonomous driving connected technologies and greater scope for personalisation. At 2017 Model Year, Range Rover … [Read more...]
Hottest used cars this summer revealed
Automotive data experts cap hpi have revealed the fastest selling used cars based on the latest market sales data. Philip Nothard, consumer and retail specialist at cap hpi, said, “Looking at the data from the number of used cars advertised in the UK we are able to identify the best-selling makes and models and how quickly they are being snapped … [Read more...]
Farmers get wider choice of workhorse vehicles
With over 30 years’ experience in the agricultural industry, Gwynedd-based P.R Roberts, a dealership specialising in the sale and repair of agricultural machinery and spare parts, is joining Bombardier Recreational Products’ expanding dealership network in Wales. The agreement will see the business take on the new Can-Am Outlander and Can-Am Defender … [Read more...]
Manufacturers not listening to dealers and brokers
Manufacturers miss out on broker growth through poor communications and account management Leasing brokers feel that they are not receiving proper account management and communications from motor manufacturers which is hampering potential growth in the sector, according to a new survey from the Leasing Broker Federation, an independent membership … [Read more...]
Self-registrations expected to rise
An artificial spike in new car sales is likely towards the end of the year, says industry watcher Glass’s. The price guide chief car editor, Jayson Whittington, said, “Consumer confidence as measured by GFK's market research survey is reported to have dropped by 11 points in July, which is the sharpest fall in 26 years. “Clearly consumers are reporting … [Read more...]
Wrexham is car-mod capital of Wales
Euro Car Parts, the UK's leading distributor of motoring parts, delved into their data to discover which areas of the UK have the most ‘pimped up’ cars. You may be forgiven for thinking the bigger cities like London and Manchester would take the crown, however residents of Cannock, a small town in the West Midlands are officially the most likely to modify … [Read more...]
Swansea dealer Panda takes MG Motor into fold
With an ex-football team chairman at the helm of MG Motor’s newest dealer, it’s fair to say they’re in safe hands and well versed in tackling the competition. In 1986, Robert Jones opened Panda Motors in Swansea after his stint as Chairman for Swansea City Football Club. Since then, the dealership has operated as a family-run business. Anthony Jones, … [Read more...]
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