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...]
Retail News
Flower power of selling your old car
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...]
Used car market is becoming saturated, says Glass’s
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
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
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
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...]
Potential game changer will raise the charging stakes
The new Tesla 3 electric car has the potential to be a game changer in the development of the EV but also raises a whole host of questions, says Glass's. Rupert Pontin, Head of Valuations, pointed out that the 200-mile range, estimated £35,000 price point and design were all positive developments. He said, "The number of claimed deposits, running into … [Read more...]
Critics attack car makers claims to becoming greener
A strategy by automakers to downsize engines and reduce weight to help meet Europe's stricter CO2 emissions targets is paying dividends, shows official data. New cars sold in the 28 European Union countries in 2015 emitted an average 119.6 grams of CO2 per km, about 10 g/km – or 8 percent – below the target set by EU lawmakers. This also represents a 3 … [Read more...]
Ultra low emission vehicles double in sales last year
Last year saw UK new vehicle registrations pass the 3 million mark for the first time in a decade. The DVLA recorded 3.21 M vehicles first registration, an 8% rise over 2014 and only 1% lower than the 2003 peak. By the end of last year, nearly 30,000 ultra low emission vehicles were on roads for the first time, amounting to nearly 1%, or double the … [Read more...]
Nissan centres have their eyes on business
Nissan’s growing UK network of 54 specialist business centres has been recognised in the prestigious Experteye Awards 2016. The brand topped the Best Fleet Dealer Network Sales category as a result of positive feedback from more than 40,000 company car drivers collected through Touchpoint, Experteye’s driver satisfaction survey. It covered vehicle … [Read more...]
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