real driving emissions
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Market Insight 20 JunRDE derogation announcement ‘extremely positive’, says NFDA
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has described the Department for Transport’s (DfT) granting of a derogation for non-RDE compliant vehicles as “very positive”.
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Manufacturer 25 OctChancellor should ‘stimulate market’ amid 16.8% UK car manufacturing decline
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has urged the Chancellor of the Exchequer to “stimulate the market” with his 2018 budget following September’s 16.8% decline in car production.
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Used Cars 23 OctWLTP blamed for used car value inflation
Used vehicle values are being artificially inflated as competition hots up amongst buyers for nearly new and ex-fleet stock amid WLTP-related new car shortages, according to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA).
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Manufacturer 9 Oct
Audi’s home market sales declined almost 70% in September
Audi suffered a near-70% decline in registrations in its home market of Germany during September as the effects of the roll-out of the Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure was felt.
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Manufacturer 4 OctVolkswagen Group brands account for 49% of September car registrations decline
Volkswagen Group brands accounted for 49% of the UK’s total registrations decline of 20.5% (87,336 vehicles) as the brand’s WLTP-related supply woes were felt by car retailers in September.
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Market Insight 4 OctSeptember car sales decline has ‘brutal’ impact to dealer profitability
September’s 20.5% decline in new car registrations will have a “brutal impact” on some franchised car dealers’ Q3 and full year profitability, according to Coachworks Consulting.
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Market Insight 4 OctSMMT confirms WLTP-triggered 20.5% decline in September car registrations
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has confirmed that supply shortages caused by manufacturers’ WLTP testing backlogs triggered a 20.5% decline in new car registrations in September.
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Market Insight 2 OctCar dealer profits will not ‘catch-up’ until March 2019, warns ASE
Buoyant car registrations resulting from the September switch-over to WLTP and RDE fuel economy and emissions tests saw car dealers defy the usual August slump with a £200 average profit, ASE has reported.
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Latest News 1 OctWhat impact has WLTP had on your business since September 1?
How has your business been affected by WLTP/RDE 'real-world' emission and fuel economy regulations?
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Supplier News 10 SepNew and used car sales surged in August, reveals enquiryMAX
New and used car markets delivered a sales surge in August as the introduction of WLTP and RDE fuel consumptions an emissions delivered “great value vehicles and finance offers,” enquiryMAX has revealed.
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Market Insight 5 SepCar dealers reduced July losses by almost £5,000, ASE reports
Car dealers reduced their July losses by almost £5,000 year-on-year to “emphasise improvements made over 2017”, ASE’s monthly profitability report has shown.
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Manufacturer 5 SepWLTP fuel economy data poorly communicated to buyers, finds BearingPoint Study
Car makers are not communicating new CO2 emissions and fuel economy data established under the new WLTP regime to car buyers.
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Market Insight 5 SepWLTP car sales rush sparked 23.1% August registrations rise, SMMT reveals
Car manufacturers rush to sell new cars which are not compliant with the new WLTP and RDE fuel economy and emissions legislation has created a “false economy” in which sales rose 23.1% in August.
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Manufacturer 30 AugUK car production declines 11% in July, SMMT reports
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has said that model changes and preparation for WLTP and RDE fuel economy and emissions tests were to blame for an 11% decline in UK car production during July.
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Market Insight 28 AugWLTP to drive the demise of the optional extras upsell
Car dealers’ opportunities to upsell customers with an array of optional extras could be diminished as WLTP emissions tests deliver a tax penalty for larger wheels, spoilers and tow bars.
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Market Insight 28 Aug
WLTP to spark September bonus shortfall for car dealers
Car dealers are set to miss their September new car registrations bonuses as a result of stock shortages sparked by the switch to WLTP vehicle emissions test regime, according to Coachworks Consulting.
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Market Insight 8 AugA third of car dealers ‘unaware’ of WLTP emissions test regime switch
A third of car dealers remain unaware of the date that the new WLTP fuel emissions test comes into force, according to a survey conducted by Manheim.
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Market Insight 6 AugEmissions test-prompted new car offers fuel 1.2% July registrations rise
Manufacturer support for new car offers ahead of the September introduction of WLTP and RDE tests generated a 1.2% rise in July registrations.
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Manufacturer 25 Jul
Car manufacturers may be ‘cheating’ new emissions tests to ‘manipulate’ future targets
Car manufacturers may be attempting to ‘cheat’ new vehicle emissions tests in a bid to ‘manipulate’ future targets imposed by the EU, The European Commission has found.
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Technology 19 OctData availability to drive importance of real-world emissions
For years, accurate testing of fuel economy and emissions seemed elusive. But a graduate discovered that by applying ‘clever maths’ a solution could be found. Gareth Roberts reports
