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Independent dealers ‘need new skills’ says RAC Dealer Network
The RAC Dealer Network has said that independent dealers need to develop new skills as more alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) are entering the used car market. Sean Kent, sales director at the RAC Dealer Network, said that although AFVs still make up a small...
‘Brexit Readiness Programme’ prepares automotive sector for ‘no-deal’
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has launched a ‘Brexit Readiness Programme’ to help the automotive industry prepare for the UK leaving the EU. With less than six months left for a withdrawal deal to be reached, the automotive industry has again...
Concerns over diesel emissions may help consumers get big discounts on SUVs
Historically speaking, large SUVs have been some of the hardest cars to negotiate deals on. They’ve been so popular that dealers have been able to demand high prices when speaking to potential buyers. However, that looks like it may be changing due to the...
New car market falls by a fifth in September
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has released registration figures for new cars which show that the market was down 20.5% in September. Around 87,000 fewer cars were registered last month in comparison with the previous year. The SMMT has...
Peugeot attempt to compete in the electric industry with three new hybrid models
As the electric car market continues on its steep progression in popularity - the month of August saw a near 90% rise in sales year-on-year - more and more manufacturers are realising the potential and attempting to get their foot in the door. Peugeot is the latest...
Google’s Android to be added to millions of vehicles
Google is to partner with the world’s largest alliance of car manufacturers, Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi, to power the next generation of infotainment systems. Executives from the auto alliance told Wall Street Journal that their decision to partner with Google was...
May announces £100m investment in green vehicles
Theresa May announced a £106m boost in funding for the development of low and zero-emissions vehicles earlier this week as part of an “ambitious plan” to make Britain a leader in green technology. The prime minister spoke at the Zero Emission Vehicle Summit in...
One in 12 buyers choose electric in August
The Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) released figures yesterday that reveal the new car market enjoyed a significant rise in demand in August. The market rose 23.1% year-on-year with 94,094 new vehicles registered. Find out which pages perform the...
New fuel is incompatible with a number of older vehicles
Many older versions of Britain’s most popular vehicles won’t be able to run on a greener new fuel that could be introduced in the next few years, according to a study from the RAC Foundation. The Department for Transport (DfS) has announced that it is considering the...
Are virtual eyes the future of driverless cars? Jaguar Land Rover tests out new technology
The future can be pretty scary for some, and new advances in technology can bring with them a variety of questions and worries. With the future of the automotive industry bringing driverless cars to the fore, many people are starting to worry about road safety. One...
A ‘no-deal’ Brexit may lead to Ford taking “whatever action needed” after EU profits drop by £760 million
This week Ford became the latest car manufacturer to warn the government against a ‘no-deal’ Brexit. The company registered a £760 million decline in European revenues last year, which it puts down to the weaker pound lowering the value of earnings in the UK along...
UK used car market stays strong with 2 million sales in Q2
In a report released yesterday, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed that more than 2 million used cars were sold in Q2 in the UK, just 0.4% down year on year. 2,093,429 used cars were sold in total in Q2, with superminis remaining the...
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