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Supplier News 14 FebNearly-new diesel vehicle volumes on the decline, reports Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive has reported that volumes of nearly-new diesel vehicles declined in January as the used car sector showed stability by “following its normal seasonal pattern”.
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Market Insight 8 FebWLTP pushed used car prices to record high in 2018, says Aston Barclay
Aston Barclay Insights report has revealed that average prices of diesel and petrol vehicles in the used car market rose to a record high in Q4 2018.
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Used Cars 7 FebLack of ‘quality stock’ not enough to stall used car prices, says Cazana
A lack of “good quality and desirable stock” has not been enough to stall rising used car prices as demand from consumers defies the uncertainty caused by Brexit, according to Cazana.
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Market Insight 5 FebJanuary new car registrations declined 1.6% despite private sales growth
New car registrations declined by 1.6% despite a 2.9% increase in the number of private buyers starting 2019 with the purchase of a new vehicle.
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Used Cars 1 FebUsed diesel values drop by 10.3% in two years
Used diesel values have dropped by more than 10% since 2017, as demand shifts towards petrol models.
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Market Insight 30 JanUK registrations contrast Europe's 2018 car sales performance
The UK market suffered Europe’s largest decline in registrations during a year in which the region delivered its highest new car registrations total since 2007.
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Market Insight 23 JanUK car dealers remain ‘resolutely optimistic’ despite Brexit
UK car dealers remain ‘resolutely optimistic’ despite Brexit, diesel vehicles’ negative press and increased competition for used car stock in 2019, according to Close Brothers Motor Finance.
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Opinion 18 JanPoliticians ‘playing with rules’ for vehicle CO2 emissions targets, guest opinion
The European Automobile Manufacturer’s Association (ACEA) is right to feel let down by the final 2030 CO2 emissions deal proposed by the EU member states, Commission and the European Parliament.
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Car Dealer News 17 JanNew car diesel sales falling fast enough to cause potential shortages in future, says VRA
New diesel car sales are falling so quickly that there could be new car market shortages in the near future, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA)
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Used Cars 11 JanDeclining diesel car demand drives £2,750 value shift towards petrol
A price rise of 15.5% during 2018 propelled petrol-powered used cars to record levels, according to online remarketing specialist Autorola.
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Black Horse Market Insight 21 Dec
Focus on these four things to be successful in 2019
To be successful in 2019, I believe we need to focus on affordability, commission structures, informed decisions and digital technology
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Used Cars 20 DecPetrol cars show signs of increased wholesale popularity during November
Petrol powered used cars showed signs of increased popularity against their diesel counterparts at auction during November, according to statistics published by NAMA.
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Market Insight 11 DecDiesel remains popular among leasing customers
Demand for diesel vehicles is still high in the leasing market, despite sales of new diesel cars tumbling by more than 300,000 vehicles so far in 2018.
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Used Cars 26 NovUsed car retail price growth at lowest point since August 2017
The growth in used car retail prices reached its lowest point since August 2017 as online enquiries reflected a surge in interest in electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles, according to the Auto Trader Retail Price Index.
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Used Cars 22 OctMercedes-Benz GLA top Auto Trader’s fastest selling used cars
The Mercedes-Benz GLA Class emerged as the top performer in Auto Trader's monthly fastest-selling used car rankings for the first time in September – taking an average of 15 days to leave dealer forecourts.
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Car Manufacturer News 19 OctVW Group announces diesel scrappage scheme in Germany
Volkswagen Group is offering drivers of older diesels extra incentives if they switch to a new or nearly new Audi, VW, Seat or Skoda, in Germany.
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Used Cars 11 OctUsed car prices reached record high in September, says Auto Trader
Auto Trader has reported that the average price of a used car offered for sales on a dealer forecourt reached a record high of £12,853 during September.
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Supplier News 11 OctCox Automotive and Grant Thornton produce car retail Insight Report
Cox Automotive and Grant Thornton have delivered analysis of diesel car sales, vehicle ownership trends and continued retailer consolidation ahead of Brexit after teaming-up to produce an automotive sector Insight Report.
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Manufacturer 3 OctVW terminates contract of former Audi chief executive Rupert Stadler
The Volkswagen Group has terminated the contract of former Audi chief executive Rupert Stadler following his arrest two months ago in connection to his alleged role in the dieselgate scandal.
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Manufacturer 25 SepPorsche’s image ‘has suffered’ due to diesel scandal
Porsche chief executive Oliver Blume has admitted that the Volkswagen Group-owned brand’s reputation “has suffered” as a result of the diesel scandal.
