Carnival Race Day at Castle Combe means the spectacular TCR UK circus is back in town, guaranteeing scintillating 350bp turbo tin-top action to delight spectators and marshals alike. Isaac Smith (VW Golf) heads the table into rounds 10 and 11, but just six points separate closest challengers Max Hart (Hyundai i30), BTCC race winner Chris Smiley and defending champion Lewis Kent (Hyundai … [Read more...]
Hatchbacks still dominate sales but vans doing well
Hatchbacks are the most popular cars among drivers in 2021, with over a third of motorists saying a hatchback will be their vehicle of choice if they buy this year, said AA Cars. At a time of surging demand in the used car market, partly caused by the supply of new vehicles being restricted due to microchip shortages, hatchbacks remain enduringly popular and are the first choice of 35% of … [Read more...]
Newslines 9 July
A high number of ex-pcp sourced cars entering the used market has led to a fall in used prices. It’s not just the volume going on sale but the fact many are diesel and hatchbacks or saloons and not the more desirable petrol powered SUV models say analysts at Cazana. Falling prices, steady low interest rates and slowly improving pay are boosting car finance deals. While new car sales are … [Read more...]