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Cox Automotive – Vehicle condition remains key in strong wholesale market

Data from Cox Automotive shows increased demand for ready-to-retail stock as dealers continue to focus on the strong used vehicle sector to balance lingering uncertainty in the new car market.

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Manheim – Manheim reports healthy LCV market for May

Figures released today by Manheim, the UK’s number one commercial vehicle auction company, once again reflected a strong and growing LCV market. Building on huge growth in April, the auction

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BEN – Men’s Health Week: What are the biggest health issues affecting men?

On average 1 in 5 men in the UK die before retirement age of 65, with more than 2 in 5 not making it to 75. That’s why we’re highlighting some of

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G3 Remarketing – G3 pledges to donate a further £40,000 to The Prince of Wales Hospice

G3 pledges to donate a further £40,000 to The Prince of Wales Hospice Car auction specialist G3 Remarketing has pledged to cover the cost of employing a Prince of Wales

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DMN Logistics – An Industry hungry for data

An Industry hungry for data Everywhere we turn today, and at every seminar or conference we attend in our industry, we hear the word “data” both in the context of

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Petrol car oversupply possible in the used market in the medium term, says VRA

The used car market should prepare for a potential oversupply of petrol cars in the medium term, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association. The trade body, which represents organisations involved in

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WLTP and diesel “demonisation” on the agenda at 2018 VRA Annual General Meeting

Expert advice on dealing with the impact of WLTP and diesel “demonisation” will be at the top of a list of motor industry hot topics being discussed at the 2018

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LCV performance continues to strengthen at Manheim

Manheim, the UK’s number one commercial vehicle auction company, saw strong demand from buyers once again in April, driving record-breaking average sale prices and conversion rates.

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Used market continues to provide certainty as dealers navigate challenging month in new car sector

Data from Cox Automotive confirms that dealers continue to rely on the used car market to drive sales against a backdrop of uncertainty and challenge in the new car sector.

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VRA calls on manufacturers to make it easier to check “essential equipment” on used cars

VRA calls on manufacturers to make it easier to check “essential equipment” on used cars Vehicle manufacturers should make it easier for the used car sector to check which items

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Consumer fears of crash in used diesel car values “should now have passed,” says VRA

Consumer fears of crash in used diesel car values “should now have passed,” says VRA Consumer fears of a crash in used diesel car values prompted by emissions scandals, confused

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Best practice guidelines on ASA ruling to be discussed at next VRA meeting

Best practice guidelines on ASA ruling to be discussed at next VRA meeting Best practice guidelines covering how to handle the recent Advertising Standards Authority ruling on previous business use

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