Manheim has invested with a six-figure sum to improve its Leeds auction centre.
Growing used car supply is being soaked up by strong retail demand according to the latest market report from CAP Automotive.
Used car experts agree that the Nissan Qashqai remains the best investment for dealers seeking an in-demand, fast-turning mainstream SUV to fill a space on the forecourt.
The supply of used cars into the wholesale auction market should start to pick up in the next three months.
Aston Barclay, the car auction group, has launched three new products to increase its online portfolio and complement its existing services.
A business helping car dealers reduce their vehicle logistics costs is on the growth path thanks partly to investment from the chairman of Sytner Group, Laurence Vaughan.
The Sun has launched a used car classified advertising website.
CAP's Philip Nothard finds profiling your forecourt can improve return on investment.
NAMA expects strong January figures after pre-Christmas slowdown hit December figures
The average value of dealer part-exchange vehicles rose from £2,851 in December 2012 to £3,129 in December 2013, despite a rise in average age and mileage, according to Manheim’s latest market analysis.
Growing demand is expected to drive the values of many used cars up in the coming weeks, according to CAP Automotive.
More people are searching for used luxury cars, executive models and 4x4s, according to statistics from Auto Trader.
Expert advice and dealer case studies from AM's Hit for Six conference on the six crucial aspects of franchised motor retailing: used cars, new cars, finance, insurance, digital and aftersales.
Arnold Clark is launching its January Real Sale used car event with deals on 15,000 cars in its group stock across 200 dealerships.
As average used car values have surged to record levels during 2013, BCA suggests next year could bring more of the same in the used car market as the availability of retail quality used cars is likely to remain limited.
Manheim’s latest Market Analysis highlights that the average selling price of ex-fleet vehicles adjusted slightly from the record high achieved in October, with values falling by £131 during November.
Average values continued to surge to record levels in the used car market according to BCA’s latest Pulse report.
General Motors' stated commitment to an orderly end to its Chevrolet as a retail brand in the UK and Europe will mean "little impact" on residual values.
HPI has launched a new used car inspection service which lets customers use an independent qualified engineer to determine whether a car could be unsafe or in need of repairs.
SMA Vehicle Remarketing is extending its partnership with Vehicle Trading Group to offer dealers an even wider stock funding service, backed tup with on-site stock funding offices and support across the SMA network.
November has been the first month in 2013 when used car prices have fallen significantly in the trade, according to CAP.
Many motorists are still in the dark about the true value of their car, with one in three incorrect about the value of their car, according to CAP.
Average values for light commercial vehicles remained high in October, with values down by just £7 from September’s record level.
Citroen has extended its age profile on its approved used vehicle programme on from seven to 10 years.
Used 4x4 values are moving up with October showing a 7.3% increase over September, according to BCA, as demand is expected to rise into winter.
