Germany, Italy, France and Spain all experienced double-digit growth in car registrations during May, with a total of 969,100 up 15% on the previous year.
The UK's van parc has reached a record level, passing the four million mark.
Price is at the top of new car buyers’ considerations when buying, according to Carwow.
Manufacturer warranties are 10 times more likely to encourage new car buyers back to the franchised workshop than service plans, according to Castrol Professional and Trend Tracker.
The average prices of used cars sold online via Autorola UK’s remarketing portal increased by £201 from £8,641 in Q1 to £8,842 in quarter two Q2.
Car manufacturers and dealerships looking to attract customers need to focus more on storytelling than on reviews, motoring tips and tweets, according to research from Headstream.
52% of people would use a credit card or savings to pay for car repairs, according to Allianz Global Assistance UK.
My Car Check has revealed its used car buying tips for June, with the Audi Q5 2.0-litre TDi S Line named its car of the month.
63% of car dealers expect sales to increase over the next 12 months, according to research from information management specialists EDM Group.
The majority of motorists are against the Government’s decision to scrap the paper-based driving counterpart licence, according to a new poll by Motorpoint.
The abolition of the paper counterpart driving licence will encourage companies to refresh their risk management policies, says Licence Bureau.
Consumer spending patterns are reflecting a rising desire to buy cleaner cars, according to the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA).
The chief executive of the Institute of the Motor Industry Steve Nash has welcomed the ambitious apprenticeships target of the new Government, but questions whether it’s achievable.
Car manufacturers have been revealed as the fifth worst sector at keeping its customer data up to date.
Franchised dealers are missing out on more than £450million worth of revenue by failing to sell ‘Red work’ identified during vehicle health checks, according to BTC.
The Citroen Grand C4 Picasso is the fastest selling used car for March, according to Auto Trader.
Data analysts JATO Dynamics and LMC Automotive have formed a partnership that will provide market insight to clients across the automotive sector.
Author: Philip Harmer is a partner at Stormcatcher Motor Industry Lawyers. He is a practising lawyer, author and speaker on all aspects of employment, commercial and motor trade law.
Nearly half of all buyers begin the search for their next used car unclear on the make and model they want, according to Auto Trader’s Buyer Behaviour Study undertaken by GfK1.
Average age and mileage of used vans increased by four months in Q1 2015 on Q4 2014, but demand remains strong, says Autorola.
