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New car fleet sales growth continues as retail registrations decline

Fleet new car registrations have continued to grow, despite retail registrations declining for another month. Demand in June eased slightly, with an overall -0.8% fall in registrations, meeting expectations that

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Aston Barclay and cap hpi launch inspection app for fleet customers

Aston Barclay plc has launched a new mobile and tablet-based inspection app in conjunction with cap hpi, providing enhanced reporting and appraisal for Aston Barclay’s customers. The leading vehicle remarketing

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New epyx programme aims to help dealers move on “sticky” aged and non-brand stock

A new programme introduced by epyx helps franchise dealers increase the chances of selling “sticky” aged and non-brand stock. When these cars approach the dealer’s stocking time limit, the epyx

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G3 remarketing appoints director as it explores ‘new business opportunities’

The G3 Group (UK) Ltd has appointed a new director as part of a bid to diversify and expand its offering to the motor and asset markets. Scott Cooper joins

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Charging network key factor in electric vehicle residuals

A much larger electric vehicle charging infrastructure is one of the main developments required if electric vehicle residual values are to become competitive with petrol and diesel, says Glass’s. Rupert

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Consumer Rights Act increases used car entry point for dealers

The new entry point into the used car market for dealers could become £2,000. The RAC says that it is simply very difficult to sell a car that meets all

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Russian Export Center and Gefco Group signed a cooperation agreement to provide exporting companies with a global logistics support

St. Petersburg, Russia, 17th June 2016 – GEFCO, a member of RZD Russian Railways and the company “Russian Export Center” have signed a cooperation agreement to provide Russian and international

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Lookers Fleet Services adopts epyx’s 1link Hire Network to enhance rental processes

Lookers Fleet Services has adopted epyx’s 1link Hire Network e-commerce platform to help enhance a range of essential daily rental processes. Servicing an ever-increasing daily rental requirement, Lookers required a

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‘Staying in the EU best for business and jobs’ insists SMMT

Staying in the European Union is best for its business and best for British jobs, says the Society of  Motor Manufacturers and Traders today, three days before the EU referendum.

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