The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has appointed three new directors to its Board: Rupert Pontin (Glass’s), Tim Hudson (Cox Automotive/Manheim) and Philip Nothard (CAP HPI). They join seven other directors,
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VRA appoints new directors
“Pretty much unique” Nissan Cabstar is Glass’s Used Van Hero for November
Construction industry favourite has unique position in commercial vehicle market Nissan’s long-established cab-over favourite, the Cabstar, has been named as Glass’s Used Van Hero for November. Each month, Glass’s commercial
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Mercedes CL500 is Glass’s Used Car Hero for November Super-luxury coupe for the price of the cheapest new hatchbacks
The Mercedes-Benz CL500 is Glass’s Used Car Hero for November, giving buyers a taste of super-luxury motoring for the price of the cheapest new hatchbacks. The C215 version, made from
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Glass’s predicts an early end for hybrids as electric cars surge ahead
‘Within a few years, hybrids could be seen as little more than a curiosity and this will undoubtedly affect their values’ says Glass’s director of valuations Rupert Pontin HYBRIDS are
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Hybrids “likely to be passing phase” as electric vehicle technology advances quickly, says Glass’s
Improvements in EV range and price removing hybrid advantages Hybrids are likely to be a passing phase in car technology that will be surpassed by electric vehicles in a matter
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“Almost indestructible” Toyota Hilux is Glass’s Used Van Hero for September
The perfect pick-up for those who place reliability above everything else Toyota’s “almost indestructible” Hilux pick-up has been named as Glass’s Used Van Hero for October. Each month, Glass’s commercial
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Arrival of PCPs for caravans and motorhomes set to boost UK staycations
Development will bring new, younger buyers into market for leisure vehicles, says Glass’s Staycations or stay-at-home holidays in the UK are set for a boost with, for the first time,
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“Upstream marketing” could explain why used car wholesale volumes have failed to explode, says Glass’s
Advanced remarketing strategies helping to offset negative effects The growing use of “upstream marketing” by motor manufacturers and leasing companies could explain why the long-heralded explosion in used car
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“Economical and reliable” Berlingo is Glass’s Used Van Hero for September
Around since 1996, Citroen makes an excellent used buy for businesses Citroen’s popular Berlingo, a mainstay of many fleets that has been around since 1996, is Glass’s Used Van
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Fleets “hanging onto” cars and van is causing market distortion
Inaccurate price guides contributing to current problem, say Glass’s Fleets “hanging onto” cars and vans in an attempt to achieve unrealistic and inflated valuations are causing distortions in the
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Honda Civic Type R is Glass’s Used Car Hero for August
Good looking, reliable and cheaper to buy than the Golf GTi The second generation Honda Civic Type R has been named as Glass’s Used Car Hero for August, providing
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VW Transporter is Glass’s Used Van Hero for August
Car like drivability and all-round toughness sees iconic VW win award The Volkswagen Transporter has been named as Glass’s Used Van Hero for August, offering toughness and reliability alongside strong
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