Economic News

Car manufacturing enjoys biggest monthly in...

Nov 25, 2013Comments off

Output rose 17.4% to 160,854 units last month, with year-to-date figures at 1,286,287 – a 5.4% rise on 2012

‘Fantastic’ Mitsubishi Outlande...

Nov 25, 2013Comments off

SUV achieves up to 148mpg and offers 44g/km CO2 emissions - meaning no vehicle excise duty and a 5% BIK rate

‘Commit to a fuel duty freeze’,...

Nov 25, 2013Comments off

Association insist a two-year freeze would stimulate economic growth and give businesses confidence

CV production continues slide

Nov 22, 2013Comments off

Last month, 7,825 commercial vehicles were produced – a fall of 33.8%

Mazda3 to offer ‘first-class’ r...

Nov 19, 2013Comments off

Available from January, the Mazda3 is predicted by CAP to retain up to 37% of its value

Strong demand for ex-fleet LCVs sees record...

Nov 15, 2013Comments off

Values for vans from fleet and leasing companies improved by £110 (1.7%) in October to £6,518

Londoners paying £500 MORE for car insuran...

Nov 14, 2013Comments off

'Astounding' premium means those living in the capital shell out 75% more than other UK residents

Fleet and lease values hit third straight r...

Nov 13, 2013Comments off

With an improvement of £110 (1.7%) compared to September, the average ex-lease van shifted for £6,518 last month

Van shortage to damage Christmas sales, cla...

Nov 13, 2013Comments off

Fleet management company saw a 266% increase in LCV demand between Q3 and Q4 last year

One in three drivers overvalue their car

Nov 13, 2013Comments off

CAP study finds that entering negotiations with an accurate valuation ensures 90% of sellers achieve a good price