Car Market
Used car sector values rise, despite average fall
BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that despite a small fall in the overall average value of used cars in March, this was due to a change in mix that saw greater volumes of cars sold in the lower value sectors.
Learning to drive? Is your instructor a learner, too?
What Car? Driving School is warning all learner drivers to check that their driving instructor is not a learner, too.
Ford's new large cars launched with stronger residual values
Ford's new S-MAX and Galaxy, and revised Mondeo boast improved residual values of up to £1,275 according to independent experts.
Used car stock to bottom out in 2011, says Carsite.co.uk
The used car market is headed towards a period of stock shortfalls as weak new car sales in 2008 and 2009 impact the availability of three year-old ex-fleet models, highlights Carsite.co.uk.
Beaulieu Motorcycle Muster Ride-in-Day
Beaulieu Motorcycle Muster Ride-in-Day on Sunday 27th June is a new event in the 2010 Beaulieu calendar and promises to be a great day out for bikers, bike traders and all the family.
IAM Drive & Survive
The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has announced the merger of its two commercial businesses, IAM Fleet and Drive & Survive. They will now trade under the new name IAM Drive & Survive. The news was announced yesterday at an official launch at Palmer Sport’s motor circuit, Bedford Autodrome.
Toyota values ride out the recall storm
The prolonged and often negative media coverage of Toyota’s recent safety record has had no discernible impact on the residual values of the brand’s vehicles, according to new analysis from Glass’s, publisher of Glass’s Guide to Used Car Values.
VXR Power Events Rollercoaster Challenge
Calling all thrill-seekers: would you like to go on a journey of adrenaline-pumping fun? Then sign up to the VXR Power Events Rollercoaster Challenge for the ultimate combination of exhilarating driving and spine-tingling rollercoaster rides!
Perodua £1,000 swappage allowance
The end of the Government Scrappage Scheme needn’t mean the end of great value motoring as Perodua introduce a generous new £1,000 Swappage Allowance offer when purchasing a Myvi or Kenari, which means that customers can buy a new Perodua from as little as £5,799.
Electric cars a reality for Ireland
The Irish Government, the ESB, the nation’s largest electricity utility, and the Renault-Nissan Alliance today announced a comprehensive partnership to position Ireland as a European leader in electric transport.
Citroen’s C-Zero and Survolt spark interest at C_42 in Paris
C_42, Citroen’s award-winning international showcase on the Champs Élysées, turns the spotlight on electric vehicles for a new season’s exhibition.
Scrappage registrations approach 380,000 units
By 31 March, 372,401 new cars had been registered through the scrappage scheme, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT).
‘Barn Find’ of Classic Cars goes under the hammer at BCA
A large collection of classic cars dating from the late-1940s to the 1980s will be offered for sale at British Car Auctions (BCA) Blackbushe on Bank Holiday Monday, 3rd May. The collection has been in the hands of one owner for many years.
Sun, sea and soft tops’
British Car Auctions introduces seaside theme for Convertibles sale on Saturday 17th April 2010 at its Blackbushe Auction Centre.
New car market up 26.6% in March
In March 397,383 new cars were registered, a 26.6% rise on a difficult March 2009, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).