It is disappointing to see that motorcycle and scooter dealers’ average satisfaction levels with their respective manufacturers have fallen across the board, said Stephen Latham, Interim Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association commenting on the results of the latest NMDA Spring 2022 Dealer Attitude Survey. The NMDA DAS provides an overview of Power-Two-Wheelers dealers’ satisfaction … [Read more...]
Tradelines 20 October
There was no substantial jump in the number of fleet MOT tests undertaken during September, despite warnings that deferrals made during the pandemic could lead to massive demand, new figures from epyx show. Using an analysis of information held on its 1link Service Network platform, the company says that there were almost 52,000 MOT tests carried out during the month. This is close to the just … [Read more...]
Tradelines 10 February
The Hyundai Upgrade Event, running throughout February, offers buyers some of the most significant savings ever seen across the Hyundai line-up. Running in tandem with existing deposit contribution offers across the range, the Hyundai Upgrade event allows buyers additional savings of up to £3,000 on top of deposit contributions of up to £3,000 for selected models. Bentley Motors has announced … [Read more...]
Tradelines 14 October
A new type of bespoke traction battery system has been developed in Slovakia by InoBat Auto. It uses completely new internal designs and materials and is claimed to be greener and more powerful than conventional batteries now being used by car makers and full production will begin in 2021 with further refinements by 2025. Hyundai has brought a new meaning to the phrase ‘fast fashion’ by making … [Read more...]
Used car market declines – for now
The UK’s used car market declined by -8.3% in the first quarter of 2020, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Growth in January and February, up 2.9% and 4.0% respectively, was wiped out by a -30.7% fall in March, making it the lowest March on record as coronavirus measures that came into effect and closed retailers. Demand for pre-owned plug-in electric vehicles grew … [Read more...]
Two-wheeler sales rising as cars fall
February 2020 has delivered a strong 3% increase in motorcycle sales compared to last year, improving a typically quiet month, said Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK. Some 4,607 new motorcycles were registered in February, up from 4,473 in February 2019. In terms of year-to-date, the market has grown 2.9%, from … [Read more...]
Motorcycle sales encouraging 2020 kick off
With motorcycle registrations improving by 2.8% on the previous January, the start of the new year is heading in the right direction,said Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association. A total of 6,146 new motorcycles were registered throughout January, an increase from 5,976 in January 2019. Much of the growth came from the higher powered 651-1000cc and over 1000cc … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 September
Volvo is first to offer plug-in hybrid versions of its entire model range with launch of new XC40 T5 Twin Engine. The front-wheel-drive hybrid system uses 180hp three-cylinder 1.5-litre petrol engine with 82hp electric motor to achieve combined output of 262hp – highest figure in the XC40 line-up. With the UK set to bake in an Indian summer heatwave this weekend, and motorists set to take … [Read more...]
Youngsters rejecting cars for mopeds
It is encouraging to see motorcycle registrations bounce back with a 4.3% growth in July following June’s decline, said Stephen Latham, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents motorcycle retailers across the UK. Motorcycle registrations rose by 4.3% in July following the double-digit decline of -11% in June. A total of 9,916 machines were put on UK roads last … [Read more...]