A falsely buoyant picture is likely to be painted by September's new plate change - despite the probability that it will show the 42nd consecutive monthly increase in new car registrations. Glass's, publishers of the motor trade bible Guide, say that the situation is being complicated by record levels of pre-registrations and there are some worrying … [Read more...]
Pre-registrations are rising again, reports Glass’s
The number of nearly new cars in the retail market has nearly doubled in the last six months, indicating that manufacturers are pre-registering ever larger numbers, reports Glass's. According to Glass's Radar sales tracking product, the number of sub-one year old cars sold in the UK during March was 91% higher than six months ago, in October … [Read more...]
Technology could lead to leasing revolution, says Glass’s
The arrival of autonomous vehicles may completely revolutionise the present car ownership model, says Glass's. There are a variety of likely developments but it is possible that manufacturers will retain ownership of the vehicle throughout its life and lease it either to individuals or consortiums in localised urban areas. Rupert Pontin, head of … [Read more...]
Glass’s upbeat following Nissan Leaf battery trial
Britain’s most influential used car price guide for the trade is going to give a higher value to the Nissan Leaf electric car after long-term reliability results. Rupert Pontin, Glass’s Head of Valuations, said, “This is something of a watershed moment for the EV sector, with a major car manufacturer being able to report on the long-term reliability of … [Read more...]
