The government's 2040 ban on the sale of conventional petrol and diesel cars will not affect motorists car buying choices "for years", according 67% of respondents to the AA-Populus survey.
Reduced margins on used cars are driving increased dealer interest in getting the most out of added value products, claims Warranty Group.
As new car sales slow down there is now a growing importance of used cars to franchised dealers, research shows.
A comprehensive vehicle history is the top priority for trade buyers when acquiring used cars and vans online, according to Epyx survey.
Alex F Noble & Son has paved the way to used car sales growth with a £150,000 transformation of land adjacent to its Nissan premises at Straiton by Loanhead.
Cox Automotive claims that a mixed market in October has resulted in an increase in retail and stock funding sectors as wholesale divisions continue to show signs of slowing down.
The UK’s used car market declined for a second consecutive three-month period in quarter three of 2017. But diesels remained popular, with sales rising 4.2%.
The 2016 Ford Ka (petrol manual) was the fastest selling used car in October, taking an average of just 17 days to sell.
Dundee used car forecourt Charles Sandeman, which closed earlier this year, is set to reopen under a new tenancy.
A 12% increase in used car and van sales is expected to be achieved by the end of this year compared to 2016, RAC Dealer Network reports .
Consumer new car finance volumes fell by 11% but continued to rise in value according to figures released by the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA).
Used vehicle database Cazana has received a £1.75 million funding boost to help drive the next phase of its expansion in the UK.
The motor retail industry is moving rapidly and it is the car dealers who can keep pace who will win in the long term
The average price of a used car increased 6% year-on-year in October, according to data published by Auto Trader.
L&L Automotive has partnered with BCA in an exclusive remarketing deal including the adoption of BCA Dealer Pro across the group.
Cars Recon, a US auction reconditioning specialist is entering the UK market with the launch of a new company, International Vehicle Services.
BCA Partner Finance has launched exclusive weekly sales for its customers at BCA Wolverhampton and BCA Manchester.
Burrows Motor Group has agreed a solus remarketing deal with Independent Motor Auctions’ Leeds facility.
A string of fatalities at US auctions has prompted the formation of a safety sub-committee at the Vehicle Remarketing Association.
Used car prices dipped by 1.2% as the second half of October showed ‘significant signs of a weakening market’, according to Cap HPI.
