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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Registrations of hybrids and electric cars soar in first quarter – and is ‘set to continue’
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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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EU car sales surge 8.2% in Q1 to 3.8 million
Registrations of new cars in the EU posted strong growth in March, up 6% to 1.7 million units and marking the 31st consecutive month of growth. The performance in volume
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Aston Barclay turns ’16-plate trade-ins into cash within 48 hours
Cars traded in for ’16-plate vehicles from leading dealer groups auctioned at Chelmsford on 2nd March Turnaround achieved thanks to Aston Barclay’s service, investment and quick and efficient inspection process
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European new car registrations in 2015 highest since 2009
In 2015 the European car market totalled 14.2 million new registrations, an increase of 9.3% over 2014 full year results; the highest since 2009. The market benefited from the last
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March car registrations hit 16-year high
New car registrations rose 6% to 492,774 units in March, the best month since the twice-yearly number plate changes were introduced in 1999. Year to date the market is ahead
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