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BCA appoints new strategic development director for Europe

BCA has announced the appointment of Konrad Zwirner into the new role of European strategic development director, with effect from 1 June 2016. In this new role, reporting to Jean-Roch Piat,

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Russell Allen appointed chair of epyx’s 1link Hire Network Customer Forum

Currently co-owner of Fulcrum Automotive Solutions, he has held senior positions at National Car Rental, Europcar, Helphire and Paragon Automotive. Also, Julie Griffiths has been named as deputy chair, having

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VRA Annual Conference 2016 – Wrap-up

On Thursday 19th May, over 150 delegates descended on this year’s VRA Conference – An Industry You Can Bank On – at Cranmore Park, Solihull. With great keynote speakers supported

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Used values to fall in 2016 but “not crash”

Used car values are set to decline throughout 2016 as large volumes of PCPs come off contract and hit the market. Head of valuations at Glass’s Rupert Pontin told delegates

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Impending used car flood could mean ‘these may be the good old days’

Fears about the effects of a flood of used cars in a market propped-up by PCPs could mean that we are currently living in “the good old days”, a financial

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Manheim secures Sinclair Group remarketing deal

Manheim’s Bristol auction site will feature part-exchange stock from 12 Seat, Škoda and Volkswagen dealerships as part of a new relationship with Sinclair Group. The largest motor group in Wales,

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Remarketing: Used Values remain ‘buoyant’ in spite of buyers’ market

But high volumes from ‘staggering’ financial deals expected to damage auction van prices A “noticeable increase in footfall”, “brisk bidding activity” and a “familiar buzz in the air”. That’s how

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VRA Conference guests vote 70% in favour of EU membership

Visitors to the annual Vehicle Remarketing Association Conference voted 70% in favour of remaining in Europe as senior figures from the financial and automotive sector debated the potential effects of

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Over 30% of registrations happen on last day of the month

Some dealers are registering over 30% of their new cars on the last day of the month, according to research by ASE, the dealer profitability specialist. Speaking at this month’s ASE/Motor

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PCP risk bubbles up

The annual conference for the Vehicle Remarketing Association, held last week, provided a great melting pot for views on the state of the used car market and many delegates were

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Jayson Whittington promoted to chief car editor in Glass’s reorganisation

A series of promotions and new appointments have been made this week at the UK’s leading vehicle data provider, Glass’s. Jayson Whittington, formerly Manager of Commercial Vehicle and Leisure Valuations,

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VRA Annual conference 2016 – Itinerary announced

We’re pleased to announce the full itinerary for the Vehicle Remarketing Association’s (VRA) 6th Annual Conference, which can be viewed and downloaded here:  VRA Conference 2016 Itinerary The Conference takes

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