An influx of high-mileage ex-fleet stock pushed the average price of a used van down in February, at auction firm Aston Barclay.
Epyx have launched a new and renamed version of its 1Link Disposal Network, where dealers can buy ex-fleet and rental stock.
Strike action proposed by COVID-19 hit employees at the DVLA’s Swansea headquarters could be set to impact the car retail sector’s own recovery period, Cox Automotive has warned.
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has said that first-time conversion rates are set to rise as used car demand increases with the easing of COVID-19 lockdown restrictions.
Online vehicle remarketing company Adesa UK has partnered with QA Vehicle Solutions in order to expand its defleeting operations into Scotland.
CD Auction Group has partnered with automotive technology company Reemaq to launch a new vehicle logistics service for car dealers.
Aston Barclay has partnered with the AA and VMS Group to provide its used car buyers with vehicle checks and a buyer guarantee before making their next stock purchase.
Light-commercial vehicles (LCVS) have achieved record values for the third consecutive month at BCA sales.
Cox Automotive’s Phillip Nothard has said it is “vital” that car showrooms are able to re-open as soon as possible despite signs that many retailers continue to perform well against the odds in COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’.
CD Auction Group has axed listing and sellers fees on its dealer-to-dealer Vehicle Tradex platform in a bid to support car dealers keen to re-stock their forecourts during COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’.
Car retailers have returned to auctions in February after January experienced “price sensitive” trading as they stocked forecourts with sub-£12,000 price vehicles, according to Aston Barclay.
G3 Vehicle Auctions have announced the development of its new wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAV), light commercial vehicles (LCV) and motorbike auction centre in Leeds.
The Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) has appointed Aston Barclay as its new auction partner.
A slowdown in consumers’ car buying activity and uncertainty when the current COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’ restrictions will end was the catalyst for a fall in used car trade prices in January.
G3 Vehicle Auctions has sold a record number of vehicles following the opening its new purpose-built facility.
Manheim Auction Services has announced a new two-year contract with online used-car dealership, Carzam.
BCA has secured remarketing contracts with Glyn Hopkin, Group 1 Automotive, TrustFord and LeasePlan in the first few weeks of 2021.
The temporary closure of Honda’s Swindon plant due to parts shortages this week could be the “tip of the iceberg” for new car supply issues in 2021.
The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) is launching a new series of webinars to support the remarketing association with its preparations for the end of the coronavirus pandemic.
Aston Barclay will host two e-Live online auction events between Christmas and the New Year to help dealers source used car stock during the festive period.
