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Used Cars 19 FebDiesel-petrol shift could impact used car dealers in two years’ time, says VRA
The impact of motorists’ shift from diesel to petrol-powered vehicles could create a “culture shock” for used car retailers in two years’ time, the VRA has claimed.
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Car Manufacturer News 14 FebMotorists still want the internal combustion engine, says Mazda
New research by Mazda has revealed that 55% of UK drivers, and almost 60% of European drivers, see a positive future for petrol and diesel engines.
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Market Insight 12 FebHybrid and diesel cars still best choice for majority of motorists
Hybrid vehicles could be the right choice for the majority of UK motorists, according to data from What Car’s What Fuel tool.
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Opinion 12 FebGuest opinion: where's the opportunity as demonisation of diesel cars continues?
The well documented fall in 2017 car sales was of no surprise to those of us in the industry, who have seen first-hand how successive governments have demonised against diesel car owners without offering viable alternatives to replace existing models.
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Used Cars 9 FebEx-fleet diesel cars reach two-year high value at Aston Barclay
Aston Barclay has reported that sales of diesel-powered ex-fleet cars have reached a two-year high value at its UK auction sites – indicating the fuel still holds appeal to traders and consumers.
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Market Insight 7 FebSMMT forecasts 5.7% new car registrations decline in 2018
The SMMT has increased its forecasted 2018 new car registrations decline from 5.4% to 5.7% in its latest prediction of how the market's performance between now and the end of 2019.
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Market Insight 7 Feb
Fleets drive move away from diesel cars towards electric and hybrid alternatives
Corporate fleets leading the exodus away from the fuel as more than 59% of the overall fleet sector asserts that it will not replace vehicles with those powered by the once popular fuel-type.
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Used Cars 7 FebAuto Trader records 3% rise in used diesel car values in January
Auto Trader sees used diesel car prices rise by 3% Used diesel car prices rose by 3% as the average price of a used car rose 6% industry-wide, according to Auto Trader’s Retail Price Index. Despite a fall in the share of searches by fuel-type targeting a diesel vehicle, 71% In November 2016, to an annual low of 53% in January, diesel car sales via the online marketplace generated an average value of £14,405 in last month, compared to the £12,775 realised by the average used car sale. The Auto Trader Retail Price Index analyses data from over 500,000 trade used car listings every day, as well as additional dealer forecourt and website data to deliver its monthly statistics. It said that the £777 increase in the value of a diesel car sold via its platform represented “a promising start for used diesel prices” However, petrol saw a more impressive leap in used prices in January, recording an average price of £10,713, which is a £1,733 jump on January 2017 – representing a 10% increase on a like-for-like basis. Online searches for petrol cars, meanwhile, have steadily risen and accounted for 43% in January 2018, compared to just 26% in November 2016. In January 2018 4% of all fuel-related searches were attributed to alternatively fuelled vehicles, which was no movement from December and a 1% increase year-on-on. Comparing the total volume of AFV searches across the year, the number of searches for AFVs on Auto Trader increased 65% between 2016 and 2017, with electric alone recording a huge jump of 84% in searches. Karolina Edwards-Smajda, Auto Trader’s retailer and consumer product director, said: “With new diesel registrations continuing to tumble, it’s very reassuring to see used diesel prices not only retaining their value, but actually increasing in January. “It’s clear, however, just how harmful the government’s strong anti-diesel stance has been on the automotive industry. “We can see that the misstep in not clarifying the difference between new Euro6 and older vehicles has seriously dampened consumer buying confidence, reflected in both the ongoing fall in new diesel registrations, as well as the searches on our market place.”
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Market Insight 5 FebJanuary's 6.3% new car registrations decline prompts diesel rallying cry from SMMT
New car sales volumes fell by 6.3% as the market started 2018 with the lowest January total since 2014, prompting the SMMT to urge government to drive fleet drivers back into diesel cars.
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Opinion 31 JanThere is a hard border on Irish dealers’ opinions of diesel - guest opinion
Car dealers in the Republic of Ireland and their counterparts north of the Border have very different takes on the future of diesel.
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Car Manufacturer News 31 JanVolkswagen suspends chief lobbyist Dr Thomas Steg over animal testing allegations
Volkswagen’s head of group external relations and sustainability Dr Thomas Steg has been suspended following allegations that monkeys were used in an emissions testing regime carried out on behalf of the brand.
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Car Manufacturer News 30 JanVolkswagen, Daimler and BMW face backlash over diesel fumes animal testing
Volkswagen, Daimler and BMW face a new diesel emissions-related backlash following claims that monkeys were exposed to diesel fumes as part of scientific test carried out on the German premium brands' behalf.
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Used Cars 22 JanUsed diesels less reliable than petrol cars, says MotorEasy
Diesel cars are less reliable and more expensive to fix than their petrol counterparts, according to a study by MotorEasy.
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Car Manufacturer News 22 JanMitsubishi Motors in the UK discounts diesel in extended scrappage scheme
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has extended its scrappage scheme with the offer of discounts of up to £5,000 available from new cars bought within its dealer network.
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Used Cars 15 JanKia Sportage is 2017's fastest selling used car says Auto Trader
Used Kia Sportage models spent the fewest days on dealer forecourts in 2017, as Auto Trader named it the UK's fastest selling car.
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Car Manufacturer News 3 JanHyundai scrappage scheme extended to March 31
Hyundai has become the latest car manufacturer to extend its diesel scrappage scheme into the new year after pegging back the emissions-reducing incentive scheme's deadline to March 31.
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Car Manufacturer News 21 DecAudi extends diesel scrappage scheme offers
Audi has followed in the footsteps of Ford, Toyota and Volkswagen and extended its scrappage scheme into Q1 of 2018.
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Market Insight 5 DecDiesel sales slump 30% as new car registrations decline in November
New car registrations have continued their decline with November’s 11.2% year-on-year fall marking the eighth consecutive month of falling sales.
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Car Model News 1 DecToyota ditches diesel for 2018 Auris
Toyota has ditched its diesel and normally-aspirated petrol engine from the Auris range as part of a focus on its “in-demand” drivetrains.
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Opinion 1 Dec
Jim Saker: Why carmakers are no longer masters of their own fate
Predicting the future of automotive retail is almost impossible as it is now in the hands of the politicians, writes Jim Saker.
