Pent up demand after lockdown eased is thought to have driven a rise in new car registrations last month. Figures from the Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders due to be released later this morning are expected to show an 11% rise compared with the same month in 2019. December saw the last increase but it was a blip after a year of decline. The new … [Read more...]
End of the road for Mitsubishi cars in UK
Mitsubishi cars will stop being sold in the UK and Europe. Importers Colt Cars, of Cirencester has written to over 100 UK franchise dealers saying the news was unexpected from Japan and meant no new generation models would be coming through the system but they can sell current models. Colt Cars is working to ensure as many retailers as possible are … [Read more...]
Explore lease contracts in new world of business
Fleets need to review their vehicle lease contracts across the board in the light of the coronavirus pandemic, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said that the crisis had caused a wide range of potentially quite dramatic changes in key leasing variables. He said, “Current car and van lease arrangements used … [Read more...]
Artist Sian scoops car showroom prize
Sian Williams has been crowned the Motorpoint Ultimate Fantasy Car competition winner. The 36 year old, who lives with her partner Lois, and 11 year-old daughter Cerys in Llanelli, was one of dozens of budding artists from across South West Wales who put pen to paper during lockdown in a bid to claim £250 Amazon vouchers and a framed version of their … [Read more...]
Depreciation gets back seat in buying thoughts
Over a quarter or 28% of UK drivers do not consider depreciation when they are buying a car, despite having a full understanding of it. One in five think that all cars depreciate at the same rate (men 16% and women 23%). Younger drivers under 35s (34%) are also twice as likely to think that all cars depreciate at the same rate as over 55s … [Read more...]
MoT extension to end this month
The automatic MOT extension will be revoked from 1 August. Motorists and riders must get their vehicle tested if its MoT has lapsed since March. RAC head of policy Nicholas Lyes said, “Extending MOT tests was the right short-term measure after a number of garages closed when all of us were asked to stay at home. “But with many more garages now open – … [Read more...]
Drivers still seeking MoTs despite extension
British drivers are still putting safety before saving money, according to car selling comparison website Motorway.co.uk . It requested MOT test data from the DVSA for April and May after the Government granted a six month MOT extension from 30 March 2020. According to DVSA figures, 1,407,611 drivers took their vehicles in for an MOT during May, … [Read more...]
Sanitiser offers car dealers hope for CV19 protocol
As businesses look to return after the impact of the COVID-19 crisis, a new off-the-shelf product that can sterilise a vehicle interior in a matter of minutes is set to revolutionise the fleet, vehicle rental and used car trade. Sany Car is a portable device that uses ozone gas to sanitise vehicles in minutes, with a cost per treatment as low as £0.93 per … [Read more...]
White Dove Suzuki opens in Cardiff
One of South Wales’ longest established motoring families has a new member. White Dove Motor Group, founded in 1961, has added the Suzuki franchise to its current portfolio of SEAT and Skoda brands. White Dove Suzuki has invested over £1,000,000 in their new four-acre premises at Hadfield Road - Bessemer Close, Cardiff, Leckwith, created ten jobs in their … [Read more...]
Motorists treating themselves after lockdown eases
The UK used car market woke up during May with motorists treating themselves to sports and luxury cars as they came out of the 10-week pandemic lockdown period according to the latest Market Watch insights report from Indicata.uk. Consumers seem intent on having some motoring fun with money saved from cancelled holidays and reduced family running costs … [Read more...]
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