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Best ever month for UK new van market as pl...

Apr 05, 2019Comments off

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market saw year-on-year demand increase by 10.6% in March, marking the sector’s best ever monthly performance, according to

Industry comments on SMMT new car registrat...

Apr 04, 2019Comments off

Ashley Barnett, Head of Consultancy at Lex Autolease: “The new number plate release means March is usually a strong month for registrations, so although today’s

UK car market falls in March as uncertainty...

Apr 04, 2019Comments off

UK new car registrations declined by -3.4% last month, as political and economic uncertainty and continuing confusion over diesel affected demand, according to figures released today by the

UK car production sees double digit decline...

Mar 28, 2019Comments off

UK car production fell by -15.3% in February, with 123,203 units manufactured, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders

Driver distraction on the rise since 2018

Mar 12, 2019Comments off

More than eight in 10 UK motorists (84%) admit that they get distracted behind the wheel, rising from 76% in 2018, according to a new

13 automotive Brexit myths – busted

Mar 12, 2019Comments off

Many commentators and politicians cite the automotive industry in Brexit discussions so, as Parliament debates the meaningful vote, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders

UK new van market stable in February

Mar 06, 2019Comments off

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market remained stable in February, with year-on-year demand growing by 1.8%, according to the latest figures released today

UK new car market stable in February, as EV...

Mar 06, 2019Comments off

The UK’s new car market enjoyed marginal growth in February, up 1.4% following five straight months of decline, according to the latest figures released today

UK Car Production Falls -18.2% in January

Feb 28, 2019Comments off

British car factories turned out 120,649 units in January, down -18.2% on the previous year and marking the eighth successive month of decline, according to

Why part-exchanging could be the way to get...

Feb 27, 2019Comments off

Car buyers should look to part-exchange their outgoing vehicles when buying a new or used model to secure the best deal, according to surveyed CarGurus