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Average used car values decline in fleet and lease sector for third month

Average used car values declined in the fleet and lease sector for the third month running, according to BCA’s July Pulse report. Fleet and lease cars averaged £9,411 in July, a

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Volkswagen Financial Services appoints new joint MD

Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) has appointed Albert van den Bergh as joint managing director, working alongside Graham Wheeler. Van den Bergh replaces Lisa Stacey who is returning to the post

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Used car trade values more stable than last summer, says CAP

Trade prices in the used car market are ‘holding better’ than last summer, says CAP, helped by ongoing strong retail demand for used cars. According to Black Book Live, the

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CAP: PCP no threat to future used car market

Fears that the explosion in new cars financed on PCP will lead to oversupply in tomorrow’s used market are unfounded, according to CAP

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Motorists give thumbs down to black boxes

The overwhelming majority of motorists are against EU plans to introduce “black box” technology in cars according to a new poll by Motorpoint.

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Manheim pushes the boat out for Nissan

More than 200 used vehicles went under the hammer earlier this month at a special Manheim Online sale for Nissan Vehicle Remarketing. The closed event took place on Bristol’s Glassboat

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Battery lease scheme for used EVs will boost new EV sales – says Shoreham Auction MD

Car makers who introduce a battery lease scheme for used EVs will see a dramatic sales uplift Dealers will avoid stocking used EVs until a battery lease option is available

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Autorola reports a 5% rise in used car prices in Q2

The average price of used cars sold online in Q2 this year rose by nearly 5% compared with Q1, according to figures from Autorola.

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Glass’s says tie up with REEF will benefit dealers

Automotive intelligence firm Glass’s has announced a strategic partnership with REEF Business Systems that, it says, will help dealers around the UK take a giant step forward in becoming more savvy in

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New car and van sales continue to rise

New car sales were up 6.2 per cent in June to 228,291 units, while commercial vehicle registrations grew 25.5 per cent, according to latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers

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Used LCV values fall back in June, according to BCA

Average values for commercial vehicles fell back in June, although year-on-year values remain well ahead according to latest figures from BCA.

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