Cap HPI has warned that large car retail groups that inaccurate vehicle data could be costing their business £117,000 a year in findings from a profitability study carried out in partnership with the Institute of Transport Studies.
Cap HPI has revealed plans to launch a wave of new real-time data tools and insight after adding agility to its new product development with the launch of a new automotive data science team.
Used electric vehicles (EV) rose in value during September despite static performance elsewhere in the sector, according to research from Cap HPI.
Lower than usual car registrations numbers due to the switch to the WLTP vehicle emissions tests could see an increased number of car buyers invest in nearly-new alternatives, Cap HPI has said.
Cap HPI is launching a WLTP solution for users of its new vehicle data that will pull in information from manufacturers.
The used car market slowed in July, according to Cap HPI.
The EU’s Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) will trigger an average CO2 emissions rise of 10% across all sectors, according to Cap HPI.
Car dealers have almost doubled the number of valuations carried out via smartphone during the past year, according to new market data from Cap HPI.
Demand for used diesel vehicles has remained strong in March with SUVs leading the charge, according to Cap HPI.
Cap HPI Adrian Rushmore has announced that he will be departing the business to live life at a "less hectic pace".
Cap HPI has reported that used car prices have risen an “eye-opening” 1.2% since the start of the year, following a 0.4% increase so far in March.
Cap HPI has confirmed that data related to the incoming WLTP and RDE vehicles emissions testing regime will be introduced to its New Vehicle Data set (NVD) in the coming months.
Cap HPI has struck-up a new partnership with online classifieds specialist Shpock after the business established its own online automotive marketplace.
Cap HPI has responded to dealer demand for accurate specification data for part exchange processes with its Spec Check product.
Cap HPI has appointed Jeremy Yea as the new Black Book editor, following recent restructure announcement.
ADESA Remarketing has appointed former Cap HPI Black Book senior editor James Dower as its new head of business development.
Cap HPI has launched its own automotive apprenticeship scheme to support emerging automotive talent and mark the start of National Apprenticeship Week (March 5-9).
Cap HPI has revealed the average price of a new car has risen 38% over the last decade, with a PCP-fuelled push towards SUVs and premium cars the main driver of change.
Used values rose by a further 1% in February as demand for new cars softens, according to Cap HPI.
Values of used cars have continued to strengthen in February, according to Cap HPI’s Black Book Live.
