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Used Cars 19 Apr
Used petrol and diesel cars retain strong values post-lockdown, says NAMA
Auction companies are predicting that values for used petrol and diesel cars will remain strong as the country emerges from lockdown and consumer confidence improves.
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Market Insight 11 JunWill cheaper petrol mean fewer EVs?
Petrol prices are dropping but it is difficult to predict impact on new car sales, says AM's analyst David Francis
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Market Insight 10 FebPetrol car prices falter amid limited used demand, Cazana finds
January’s usual flurry of new car discounts appear to have failed to generate the “boost in fortunes” usually delivered by the first month of the new year, according to Rupert Pontin, director of insight at Cazana.
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Latest News 23 JulPetrol powertrains UK’s top 10 quickest selling used cars
Petrol powered vehicles dominated Indicata's monthly rankings of the UK's fastest-selling used cars during June.
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Used Cars 16 MayPetrol cars dominate used car market in April, says Indicata
The fastest selling used cars in April were petrol models as demand for the fuel outweighed that of diesel for the first time, according to Indicata.
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Latest News 2 MayGovernment told to ban sales of petrol and diesel cars in 2030
The Government is being advised to bring forward its ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2040 to 2030, in a new report from the Committee on Climate Change.
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Market Insight 25 FebPetrol and diesel car ban in 2032 ‘too soon’, say 66% of UK dealers
Two-thirds of UK car dealers believe that the Government’s proposal to ban on petrol and diesel powered non-alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) by 2032 is too early.
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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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Manufacturer 3 OctMazda confirms return of rotary engine as part of EV strategy
Mazda is planning to revive the rotary engine as part of its Electric Vehicle (EV) strategy, launching the first in a new generation of AFV models in 2020.
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Used Cars 26 FebPetrol cars lead rise in used values
Used values rose by a further 1% in February as demand for new cars softens, according to Cap HPI.
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Manufacturer 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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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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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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Opinion 1 DecJim 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.
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Market Insight 6 NovRegistrations of diesel new cars plunged 30% in October as total market decline continues
While the government continues to be accused of ‘demonising diesel’, registrations of new diesel cars in October fell by almost 30%.
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Market Insight 25 OctCazana database shows motorists still not deterred from diesel
Emissions concerns are failing to deter UK motorists from diesel vehicles, according to findings from used vehicle database Cazana.
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Car Dealer News 3 AugMercedes C-Class was Auto Trader's fastest selling car in July
Auto Trader has revealed that the 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class was the UK’s fastest selling car in July.
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Market Insight 31 OctPetrol hybrid cars show price resilience, says Cap HPI
Petrol hybrid cars are showing the greatest forecourt price resilience as petrol and diesel vehicles both show falls of around 5%, Cap HPI has revealed.
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Market Insight 1 AugCar buyer switch from diesel to petrol gains momentum
Seven in 10 car buyers would be likely or very likely to choose a petrol car, compared to four in 10 for diesel, according to a new consumer survey by What Car?
