Latest Motor Trade News
January 2010
Used car buyers 'are increasingly turning to diesel'
motor traders should expect to see strong demand for second hand diesel cars in the coming months, according to carcraft.
- 29/1
Kia 'looking to establish Birmingham, Liverpool dealerships'
kia is looking to expand its network of motor traders in areas such as birmingham and liverpool to capitalise on its recent success.
- 28/1
Saab sold by GM to Spyker Cars
saab motor traders will be operating under new ownership following the sale of the swedish brand to spyker cars.
- 27/1
Hyundai launches new purchase incentive schemes
hyundai motor traders are to introduce a range of new scrappage-style swap and discount offers after the government's scheme ends.
- 25/1
Car production rates see major rise in December
a stabilisation in business performance among motor traders helped to prompt a 58.5 per cent increase in vehicle production last month, according to the society of motor manufacturers and traders.
- 22/1
Sales promotions 'are necessary to avoid 2010 car trade slump'
motor traders should introduce incentives to appeal to those who missed out on scrappage in order to avoid sales from tailing off in 2010, according to motoring.co.uk.
- 21/1
Glasgow seller contributes to strong Scottish Mazda sales
mazda has hailed the key role played by glasgow motor traders machargs in its strong sales in scotland during 2009.
- 20/1
Honda Jazz is the 'depreciation winner'
motor traders with honda dealerships sell the new car with the slowest rate of depreciation, according to a new report.
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Used car traders 'will face a difficult 2010'
second hand motor traders will see their business adversely affected by limited stock and customer demand in 2010, according to glass's guide.
- 15/1
Scrappage registrations 'offer boost to economy and environment'
the scrappage scheme has benefitted motor traders and the environment since it commenced in may 2009, according to the society of motor manufacturers and traders.
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Vauxhall enjoys strong performance in December
vauxhall motor traders saw sales of new vehicles increase by 54 per cent in december 2009 compared to the same period of last year.
- 13/1
Manchester-based Lookers 'confident about trade in tough 2010'
manchester motor trader lookers has forecast a strong performance in 2010 after experiencing improved new and second hand car sales in 2009.
- 12/1
2010 motor trade 'will be better than many are expecting'
motor traders will not be as badly affected by the end of the scrappage scheme than some are forecasting, according to pricewaterhousecoopers.
- 11/1
Car sellers 'should be preparing for the end of scrappage'
motor traders have been advised by barclays to introduce new offers to counteract an expected sales slump when the scrappage scheme ends.
- 8/1
December car registrations boosted by scrappage scheme
motor traders enjoyed improved business performance in december 2009 compared to the previous year according to the society of motor manufacturers and traders, with scrappage accounting for a fifth of sales.
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Saab prices 'falling due to uncertainty over brand'
motor traders have slashed prices for saab cars due to parent company general motors' uncertain position on the brand, according to used car expert magazine.
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