Many younger buyers are viewing cars in a fundamentally different manner to their forebears in a way that could eventually lead to significant changes in the design and sale of
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Younger buyers to create significant change in car market
David Hill appointed as commercial vehicle editor
David Hill has been appointed to the role of commercial vehicle editor to further strengthen the valuations team at Glass’s. He has more than 30 years of experience in the
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Budget response from David Goodyear, epyx
David Goodyear, commercial director, epyx, said: “Our view of the Budget is that the main news for fleets and dealers is not in the obvious headlines such as the freezing
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Glass’s Response to the Budget
“The main headline in terms of motoring is that, contrary to many forecasts, duty on fuel will be frozen again. This is clearly good news for anyone who drives a
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“Starship mileages” no longer putting off used car buyers
Used cars that have covered “starship mileages” of 150,000 miles or more are no longer off-putting to buyers if the condition and the badge is right, reports Glass’s. The publishers
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“Significant uncertainty” over used car values following BREXIT
There would be “significant uncertainty” over used car values if the UK left the EU following the June referendum, believes Glass’s. The leading automotive data provider in Europe, Glass’s, points
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ASE warns of higher used car stock levels in January
Dealer profitability specialist ASE has warned rising used car stock levels are having a negative impact on dealers. Commenting on dealers’ performance in January ASE chairman Mike Jones said used
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BCA confirms major infrastructure developments for UK remarketing network
BCA has announced details of a series of major enhancements to the UK remarketing network over the next two years, covering the midlands, north, south and M1 corridor, in addition
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Emissions’ scandal hasn’t dented consumers’ enthusiasm for VW says Auto Trader
A strong mix of Volkswagen product in Auto Trader’s latest assessment of the fastest selling used cars reveals the emissions’ scandal hasn’t dented consumers’ enthusiasm for its cars. The Volkswagen
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Used car buyers struggling to see advantages of PHEVs
The new range of plug-in petrol hybrids are going to take some time – if ever – to establish themselves as the “third fuel choice” in the used sector, despite
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Facebook is favourite social media channel for used car dealers, reports epyx
Facebook is the favourite social media channel for dealers trading used cars, according to research by epyx. According to their report, 52% of dealers opted for Facebook when asked to
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Glass’s Comment on February 2016 New Car Registrations
Steve Jackson, Chief Car Editor, Glass’s, said: “February SMMT registration statistics show private customers have been incentivised back in to the market with low interest rates, deposit incentives and a
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