Scrap vehicle experts National Scrap Car have combined their internal data along with DVLA data to calculate the number of 10-year old vehicles still on our roads to understand how reliable are some of the UK’s most popular models. Top manufacturers like Vauxhall, Ford, Volkswagen and Peugeot have seen high percentages of their vehicles scrapped within this time frame as you might expect because … [Read more...]
€308,000 impact of generous Cannonball runs
Cannonball, the action-packed supercar spectacle, has raised €308,000 throughout 2024 for The Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation. This brings the total figure raised for Irish children’s charities up to €1,946,432. Cannonball, fuelled by milesPLUS from Circle K, is the largest organised road trip in Europe featuring the finest cars on the planet from the awe-inspiring power of Ferrari, … [Read more...]
New convertible cars hit 20 year low
U.K. buyers in the market for a new convertible car have the fewest models to choose from in almost 20 years. The latest annual Convertibles Report by CarGurus - a leading automotive marketplace in the U.K. to shop, buy, and sell used vehicles - found consumers have the choice of just 22 new convertible models from the U.K.'s 30 most popular manufacturersi. This represents a 41% decline from the … [Read more...]
Tradelines 12 June
Residual values of used cars with manual transmission are in decline, with some models worth as much as 21% less than their automatic equivalents and fewer manual cars for sale in 2024 than ever before, reports Car Dealer magazine. Among the manufacturers that no longer offer any new models with manual transmission are Volvo, Mercedes, Jaguar and Lexus, all of which have seen a massive growth in … [Read more...]
Gone but not forgotten classics we still hanker for
Cars are discontinued as they become less profitable, powerful and able to compete within the market. It has already been announced that models such as the Audi R8, Mercedes-Benz C Class and Jeep Cherokee will be discontinued in 2024 and ATS Euromaster has used on-line search data over the last 12 months to determine which discontinued cars are missed the most: 1. Lamborghini Aventador – … [Read more...]
Auto Vivendi add new Ferrari to members’ fleet
The superclub Auto Vivendi collection of cars continues to evolve as more new cars arrive. In recent weeks it added the first Ferrari 296 GTS to the collection as well as another stunning Lamborghini Huracán Tecnica, another Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante, and three Porsche 911 (992), one Turbo S Coupe, one Turbo S Cabriolet and one Targa 4 GTS plus a long wheelbase seven seat Range Rover … [Read more...]
Best and worst cars to buy and own
When buying a new car, it’s always worth thinking about the potential resale value and how much it will depreciate over time. Some cars can prove to be very worthy investments, with their value increasing over time, while others may drop quickly in value as soon as they leave the forecourt. Elements such as age, condition, mileage and number of owners are all influencing factors, and there are … [Read more...]
Buying into greener habits, maybe a model attraction
Britain's best eco-warriors on the roads have been revealed in a survey for Auto Trader, and there are a few surprises. Their survey has also shown up the least green owners. Top 5 Drivers With The Best Eco-habits Lexus Drivers: Lexus drivers are crowned the drivers with the best eco-habits, thanks to their pioneering behavior in reducing road congestion and emissions, with an impressive 63% … [Read more...]
Tradelines 5 July
A new five year remarketing deal with Volkswagen Financial Services has been won by epyx. The arrangement will see the company’s 1link Disposal Network used to remarket all VWFS vehicles as they reach the end of their lease periods and covers all VW brands – Audi, Bentley, CUPRA, Lamborghini, Porsche, SEAT, Skoda, Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. After four years of development … [Read more...]
Supercars Shuttle to Sporting Spectacular
Le Mans is home to the most famous 24-hour endurance race in the world and the centenary event took place last weekend, with thousands of motoring enthusiasts making the pilgrimage via LeShuttle to partake. The LeShuttle terminals were alive with the roar of powerful engines, with over 1,000 supercar and elite sports car journeys booked around the weekend of the race. These special vehicles … [Read more...]
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