Editorials

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derren.martin@cap.co.uk's picture
25/09/2014
Black Book Editorial October 2014

As reported by the SMMT, August 2014 recorded the 30th consecutive month of growth in new car registrations. 72,163 cars were registered, compared to...
rachel.limbert's picture
18/09/2014
City car values continue to decline

So how are used car values performing in the City Car sector this year? Well, in keeping with last year’s pattern at both 1 and 3 years old, values...
derren.martin@cap.co.uk's picture
16/09/2014
Is this the calm before the storm for used values?

At the time of writing the market is performing well; prices at auction are holding up as buyers are still actively seeking stock. As a result...
ken.brown@cap.co.uk's picture
27/08/2014
LCV Editorial September 2014

Considering that August is the most popular time for people to take their summer holiday break, the auctions we attended seemed reasonably busy and...
Rob Smith's picture
27/08/2014
HGV Editorial September 2014

HGV Marketplace The current market is nothing more than flat, with only isolated pockets of strong activity. The continued lack of export trade and...
derren.martin@cap.co.uk's picture
27/08/2014
Black Book Editorial September 2014

According to the figures produced by the SMMT, 172,907 cars were registered in July 2014, an increase of 6.6% on last year’s 162,228, and the 29th...
Alan Elsworth's picture
22/08/2014
Green Book Editorial September 2014

The latest MCIA numbers (July) yet again make for pleasant reading and it’s not getting boring saying that. Total new registrations for the month...
Matthew Clark's picture
12/08/2014
Summer holidays well under way

With the summer holidays well under way and with main dealers and customers alike getting ready for the arrival of a new registration plate, this can...
Tim Bearder's picture
11/08/2014
Part exchanges geared up to be higher than normal

At this time of year the pre-occupation of most franchised dealers focus is on new car achievement whilst attempting to gain as many retail worthy...
ken.brown@cap.co.uk's picture
24/07/2014
LCV Editorial August 2014

During the early part of the month the auctions we attended appeared busy enough with most lots selling on the day, however, with the summer holiday...