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Opinion 30 OctGuest opinion: winning back VW customers’ trust more important than fixing their cars
The consumer needs to feel comfortable with the Volkswagen Group and each of their brands as a whole, because any change in levels of demand will impact on the value of a used car both on the forecourt and then in the trade and wholesale environment.
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Supplier News 16 Oct
Nick del Rio appointed as Glass's Western Europe managing director
Ed Hummel has left Glass’s as managing director to join Essential Fleet Services as its new commercial director.
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Used Cars 30 SepEmission scandal has 'marginal' impact on Volkswagen trade values says Glass's
Trade values of Volkswagen used cars have so far only been marginally affected by the news of last week's emissions scandal.
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Used Cars 28 SepWhich brands will fill the premium gap as German brands move to the mainstream?
A vacuum is being created in the new car market for new prestige brands as the established upmarket choices such as Audi and BMW go increasingly mainstream.
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Car Dealer News 22 SepEmissions scandal could damage VW and Audi credibility - and RVs
Volkswagen and Audi dealers are being warned the brands could face a “major credibility crisis” in the UK following revelations the Volkswagen AG deliberately "fixed" emissions software.
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Used Cars 21 SepFamily cars prove fastest sellers in used car market in September
Family cars dominate the top five list of the fastest selling used models for September.
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Used Cars 16 Sep
Car dealers warned to ensure PCP customers clear on end-of-contract wear and tear charges or risk losing business
Customers who have bought a car on PCP may find that dealers become stricter about end-of-life recharges as used vehicle values come under increasing pressure.
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Supplier News 10 SepIndustry call to ban clocking of used cars and PCP returns
A crackdown on vehicle clocking is being called for by the National Franchised Dealers Association and the National Association of Motor Auctions.
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Used Cars 17 AugDacia and Chevrolet dominate July's fastest selling used car countdown, says Glass's
Budget brands Dacia and Chevrolet dominate Glass's ‘hot five’ of the fastest selling used cars in July - but the newest prestige model from Land Rover takes the top spot.
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Latest News 10 AugPCP deals are tempting customers out of the 10 year old car market, says Glass’s
Car owners that have kept their vehicle for over 10 years are coming back to the new car market due to strong PCP deals, according to Glass’s.
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Used Cars 6 AugIncreased used car volume will require smarter remarketing, says Glass's
Smarter remarketing strategies will be needed by manufacturers and major vendors if they are to be successful in the used car market during 2016.
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Used Cars 9 JulNissan Pathfinder was fastest selling used car in June, says Glass's
Nissan's Pathfinder was the fastest selling used car in June in a market dominated by 4x4s and people carriers as families got set for summer.
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Market Insight 23 JunGovernment warned against ‘knee jerk reaction, demonising diesel engines’
Central government and local authorities should look at the facts before making major policy changes in the name of achieving 'green' environmental improvements.
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Supplier News 10 Jun‘Personalised-car trend creating difficulties in used-car market’
The current trend in increasing personalisation of cars means that dealers are finding it more difficult to value and sell a growing number of models, says Glass’s.
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Market Insight 27 May
Guest opinion: pre-registrations and the used car market
There are a number of key factors that can demonstrate the depth of confidence that is showing in the used retail market and the impact of the new car market
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Manufacturer 20 MayVauxhall Astra GTC and Lexus RX450H are the hottest cars to stock in May, says Glass's
The Vauxhall Astra GTC is the current fastest used car off the forecourt, Glass's has found, but pre-registrations appear to be largely the cause.
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Used Cars 12 May
Demand for under two year old cars is weakening “by the day” due to increasing pre-registrations
Number of nearly new cars in the retail market has nearly doubled in the last six months, indicating that manufacturers are pre-registering increasing numbers.
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Market Insight 14 Apr
'Active safety systems to maximise executive car residual values', says Glass’s
Active safety systems are set to become the next ‘essential options’ in executive cars and will potentially maximise residual values, according to Glass’s.
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Supplier News 8 Apr
Glass’s chooses Experian as data partner
A new data provision deal has been agreed between information services company Experian and Glass’s.
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Latest News 18 MarBudget 2015: the main points and comment
Budget 2015 highlights, 50 days from the general election.
