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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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Vauxhall Corsa is fastest selling car in May

The Vauxhall Corsa was the fastest-selling car in May, taking just 12 days to find a buyer. The car was also the quickest to sell in the North East and

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Registrations of hybrids and electric cars soar in first quarter – and is ‘set to continue’

Registrations of ultra-low emission vehicles increased 31% year-on-year in the first quarter of the year. And the growth trend will continue says the National Franchised Dealers Association. In the first

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Fleets need rostrum representation to maximise RVs

Glass’s report presence of decision maker becoming more important to auction results Rostrum representation from fleets is becoming ever more important to achieving good results at motor auctions, says Glass’s.

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F-Pace becomes fastest selling Jaguar ever

The F-Pace has become Jaguar’s fastest selling car ever. It has helped propel Jaguar Land Rover to its best ever May, with retail sales of 44,946 vehicles, up 18% on

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Used fleet and lease values hit record levels, according to BCA

For the second month running, average used car values rose across the board. According to BCA’s Pulse report, record average monthly values were achieved in the fleet and lease sector.

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Dealer profits rise 50% in April but return on sales fall

The average UK car dealer saw a year on year profits rise 50% to £9,000 in April, according to the latest data from ASE, the dealer profitability specialist. The improvement

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KAR Auction Services Announces Acquisition of GRS Remarketing

KAR Auction Services (NYSE: KAR), a provider of end-to-end vehicle remarketing services, announced today that the company has acquired GRS Remarketing Limited (GRS), a subsidiary of Greenhous Group Limited. “During

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