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2026 (14)

October 5th Survey on data in the motor industry launched by JATO and VRA
October 1st Speakers and sponsors finalised for 2026 VRA Automotive Summit
September 29th Remarketing has key role to play in fostering EV battery repair and recycling, VRA meeting told
July 27th EV battery technology, testing, repair and recycling to be discussed at VRA meeting
July 15th Used vehicle sector may need to adapt to extreme weather, warns VRA
July 7th Used electric car market at tipping point, VRA AGM hears
June 29th Registration now open for 2026 VRA Automotive Summit
June 2nd Speaker line-up announced for VRA’s Annual General Meeting
May 18th Solutions to pressure on vehicle logistics and storage discussed at May’s VRA meeting
May 14th Listen back – VRA member meeting
February 25th Trends in used vehicle grading under discussion at March VRA member meeting
February 23rd VRA backs new industry-wide vehicle data deletion initiative
January 26th Remarketing sector under threat from cybercrime, VRA meeting hears
January 12th Crime affecting remarketing is focus of first VRA meeting of 2026

2025 (25)

November 27th VRA Budget statement
November 20th Japanese manufacturers “losing ground” to Chinese new entrants, VRA told
November 3rd EV battery state of health directory launched by VRA
October 2nd New white paper on vehicle logistics compliance for remarketing launched by VRA
September 29th Expect widespread electric car pre-registrations in Q4, VRA member meeting told
September 17th Full speaker line-up announced for VRA’s 2025 Automotive Summit
September 8th Remarketing businesses may be at risk from new anti-fraud law, warns VRA
September 1st Mike Fazal added to speakers at September’s VRA member meeting
August 4th Supreme Court judgment is positive news despite FCA redress announcement
August 1st Three to five-year-old stock shortages under microscope at next VRA meeting
July 22nd Oversupply could push new car market back towards mid-2010s peaks, VRA meeting hears
July 17th Government support for used EV market “essential” following new grants, says VRA
July 3rd VRA announces first details about 2025 Auto Summit
June 9th State of UK automotive retail to be discussed at VRA’s Annual General Meeting
June 2nd Three new board directors appointed by the VRA
May 21st Sudden peaks in demand are key trend in vehicle logistics and storage, VRA hears
April 24th Vehicle logistics, storage and refurbishment are themes of May VRA meeting
April 10th Growth in EV pre-registrations presenting challenges for remarketing, says VRA
April 7th “Cautious” welcome for ZEV Mandate revisions – but more help will be needed
March 24th AI best used as “aid” to human remarketing appraisals, meeting hears
March 20th New VRA-CARA agreement signals closer collaboration on remarketing issues
February 20th Advances in car and van inspection and valuation tackled at next VRA meeting
February 11th Viable repair of used EV batteries “within reach”, VRA meeting hears
February 7th Listen back – VRA member meeting
January 7th EV battery repair is subject of first VRA meeting of 2025

2024 (28)

December 9th VRA White Paper 5 – EV Misconceptions
December 2nd 2024 will be year of “peak petrol”, delegates told at VRA annual seminar
November 21st VRA Seminar 2024 Sponsors’ posts
October 31st Increased Budget burden on businesses means Labour’s growth strategy must work
October 23rd New VRA white paper “busts” 10 common used EV myths
October 3rd “Healthy” used car market could deteriorate in Q4, warns VRA
September 27th More consumers need to buy new EVs to solve used market issues, VRA meeting told
September 2nd EV ride and drive held for September’s VRA meeting
July 30th Government’s plans on battery health checks discussed at VRA member meeting
July 29th Speakers from Bank of England and Tesla confirmed for this year’s VRA Seminar
July 9th New Wellbeing, Diversity and Inclusion Committee launched by VRA
July 5th VRA hopes for focus on electrification and motor industry investment from new government
July 2nd Falling refurbishment capacity hitting remarketing sector, says VRA
June 24th VRA welcomes nine new members as organisation continues to expand
June 17th EV battery health checks are subject of July’s VRA member meeting
June 14th “Good and bad” for remarketing in Labour Manifesto, says VRA
June 9th VRA changes AGM arrangements in response to general election
June 3rd “Covid cars” causing valuation issues, says VRA
May 8th VRA White Paper 4 – The Future of EV Technology
April 16th New VRA white paper looks at Future of EV technology
April 9th Industrywide briefing on discretionary commission held by VRA and Geldards
March 27th EV values stabilising around ICE price parity, VRA meeting told
February 21st Fleet disposal strategies under microscope at next VRA meeting
February 12th VRA white paper 3 – Understanding Electric Vehicle Efficiency, Charging Costs and Charging Infrastructure
January 31st Dealers increasingly turning away from “scruffy” van stock, VRA meeting hears
January 28th Electric vehicle efficiency is focus of new VRA white paper
January 26th Listen back – VRA member meeting
January 15th Finance and insurance are theme of first VRA meeting of 2024

2023 (26)

November 22nd Remarketing sector “facing many headwinds” but opportunities remain, VRA seminar hears
November 8th VRA Seminar 2024: The Year Ahead in Automotive Remarketing Timetable
October 12th VRA white paper 2 – EV Battery Health: What the remarketing sector needs to know
October 9th New VRA white paper focuses on used car battery health
September 25th VRA 2024 Seminar to look at potential impact of general election on remarketing
September 13th Further speakers confirmed for VRA’s 2024 Seminar including EV battery project leader
August 17th Legislative updates top the agenda at VRA September meeting
August 2nd White Paper 1 – Electric Vehicle Charging: What the Remarketing Sector Needs to Know
July 31st Keynote speakers from BoE and OZEV named as VRA’s 2024 Seminar is announced
July 17th EV market reaching tipping point, VRA AGM hears
June 22nd Speaker line-up announced for VRA’s Annual General Meeting
June 15th Series of white papers on how electrification is affecting remarketing launched by VRA
June 7th VRA signs seven new members in 2023 – with challenge of electrification a key driver
June 1st Vital role of remarketing in EV transition needs to be recognised and supported, says VRA
May 30th Used EV values could fall by a further 5-10%; VRA meeting is told
May 25th Listen back – VRA member meeting
May 10th Latest developments affecting motor manufacturers are focus of May’s VRA meeting
May 2nd Plans for compulsory EV battery health monitors discussed at VRA meeting
April 19th Abdul Chowdhury heads speakers at VRA April meeting
March 29th Industry standard battery check health needed for used EV market, says VRA
March 16th Budget Response from the Vehicle Remarketing Association
February 22nd Speakers named for VRA’s EV remarketing meeting
February 13th VRA calls for support for used EV market in March Budget
January 30th Ageing vehicle parc means more resources needed for reconditioning, says VRA
January 17th VRA announces mental health and wellbeing partnership with [M]enable
January 12th Remarketing the ageing vehicle parc is subject of January VRA meeting

2022 (26)

November 24th “Difficult” 2023 lies ahead, says VRA, following first Annual Seminar since the pandemic
November 8th Embrace the EV-evolution
November 2nd Listen back – hybrid member meetings
November 1st How can SOGO help you?
October 27th Secret Commission Claims and the Automotive Sector
October 26th MG named as headline sponsor for VRA Annual Seminar as registrations hit 150 mark
October 20th The Value of Data in a Complex Market
October 13th New Truss government’s economic policy is theme of priority VRA webinar
September 28th Further speakers are announced for VRA’s 2023 Outlook Annual Seminar
September 20th Narrative around electric vans is crucial to used market success, VRA members told
September 7th First speakers announced for VRA’s Annual Seminar on 2023’s remarketing outlook
August 22nd Electric van market is subject of September VRA meeting
July 25th Future trends affecting remarketing sector discussed at VRA AGM
July 12th Manufacturer strategies mean used car supply may never return to previous levels, says VRA
June 23rd What 2023 will bring for the remarketing sector is theme of this year’s VRA Seminar
June 14th Shift to retail sales likely to exacerbate ongoing used car shortages, says VRA
June 8th Speakers announced for first in-person VRA Annual General Meeting since start of pandemic
May 30th Lower volumes, brand changes and longer vehicle retention will characterise second half of 2022, says VRA
May 17th Local charger availability hampering dealer ability to retail EVs, says VRA
April 26th Date set for first in-person meeting for VRA members since start of the pandemic
March 30th Recruitment and retention is topic of VRA’s April webinar
February 28th Care will be needed in future when describing autonomous car technology, warns VRA
February 3rd New Thinking in Remarketing Technology is subject of latest VRA webinar
January 25th Effects of agency model on remarketing not yet understood, says VRA
January 19th Listen back – ‘Focus on…’ webinars
January 5th 2022 outlook is focus of VRA’s first webinar of New Year

2021 (33)

December 15th Remarketing sector urged by VRA to embrace booster programme
December 14th 2022 remarketing outlook is topic of VRA’s latest “Five Minute Briefing”
November 29th Remarketing sector needs to learn to present used eLCVs correctly, VRA told
November 26th Listen back – ‘Focus on…’ webinars
November 22nd VRA’s new “Five Minute Briefing” looks back at key remarketing trends of 2021
November 8th Arrival of eLCVs as “major force” is subject of latest VRA “Focus on…” webinar
November 1st Remarketing sector needs to move to meet expectations of nearly new switchers as shortages continue
October 25th HGV driver shortage “just tip of the iceberg” VRA webinar is told
September 30th New VRA “Focus on…” webinar set to look at transport and logistics
August 31st Motor auctions are subject of first VRA “Focus on…” webinar
July 27th Recruitment issues and self-isolating causing staffing issues across remarketing sector
July 14th Three new committees announced at VRA’s 2021 AGM
July 7th Listen back – ‘New Normal Briefings’ webinars
June 29th Speakers announced for 2021 VRA Annual General Meeting
June 21st “Unprecedented” used car price increases to continue into Q3, VRA predicts
June 8th VRA “Five Minute Briefing” looks at current used car and van supply issues
June 1st VRA tackles used car and van stock shortages at June webinar
May 10th Jonathan Butler named legal counsel at VRA
April 26th VRA announces “Getting Back to Business” webinar
April 23rd The VRA Member Briefing
April 22nd Glenn Sturley appointed as first VRA Ambassador
March 29th First VRA “Five Minute Briefing” looks at dealer showroom reopening
March 23rd Bank of England among speakers at VRA’s Future Economics webinar
March 4th VRA Budget Statement
March 3rd Current and future values of EVs to be tackled in detail at new VRA webinar
March 1st VRA urges remarketing sector to contribute to latest autonomous vehicles consultation
February 22nd VAT changes, support for UK motor industry and road charging should all be tackled in Budget, says VRA
January 25th Nissan can live with the Brexit deal – for now.
January 15th Plant closure could be “tip of the iceberg” for new car supply issues, warns VRA
January 14th Philip Nothard elected as new chair of the VRA with Rupert Pontin as deputy chair
January 12th VRA helps remarketing prepare for pandemic’s end with “New Normal Briefing” webinar series
January 4th “Thin” Brexit trade deal leaves many questions unanswered, warns VRA
January 4th The deal and UK Automotive

2020 (22)

2019 (22)

2018 (35)

November 26th Sam Watkins announced as new chair at VRA’s annual seminar
November 7th Last few places available for “Challenges of 2019” Seminar
October 23rd Hydrogen cars speaker added to VRA’s Seminar – November 22nd, 2018
October 22nd Giving dealers the confidence to stock EVs
October 17th Find out how to better use data to drive remarketing profit at the VRA Seminar
October 16th Grant Cut for AFV’s ahead of October Budget
October 15th Blog G3 – How are inspection methodologies changing…
October 4th Trade prices for cars so high that dealers relying on F&I for profitability
September 27th Mike Allen of Zeus Capital added as key speaker for VRA Seminar
September 10th Major free seminar on “The Challenges of 2019” for used car sector announced
September 3rd “Will 2019 be the year of the used van?” asks September’s VRA meeting
August 28th G3 Remarketing – The changing world of remarketing
July 27th Hats on 4 Ben – 10th October 2018
July 25th G3 Remarketing – Which key trends will shape the remarketing world over the next 12 months?
July 25th Rental companies buying nearly-new cars due to shortage of new, reports VRA
July 18th BEN – Our top tips for managing stress
July 3rd G3 Remarketing – Could auctions unlock greater dealer margins?
June 28th New digital technology affecting vehicle remarketing is theme of July’s VRA meeting
June 28th BEN – How to look after your mental health
June 20th Cox Automotive – Vehicle condition remains key in strong wholesale market
June 20th Manheim – Manheim reports healthy LCV market for May
June 20th BEN – Men’s Health Week: What are the biggest health issues affecting men?
June 20th G3 Remarketing – G3 pledges to donate a further £40,000 to The Prince of Wales Hospice
June 20th DMN Logistics – An Industry hungry for data
June 20th Petrol car oversupply possible in the used market in the medium term, says VRA
June 20th WLTP and diesel “demonisation” on the agenda at 2018 VRA Annual General Meeting
May 31st LCV performance continues to strengthen at Manheim
May 31st Used market continues to provide certainty as dealers navigate challenging month in new car sector
May 2nd VRA calls on manufacturers to make it easier to check “essential equipment” on used cars
April 18th Consumer fears of crash in used diesel car values “should now have passed,” says VRA
March 6th Best practice guidelines on ASA ruling to be discussed at next VRA meeting
February 19th Used car dealers should prepare for diesel-petrol shift in two years’ time, says VRA
January 29th Hydrogen cars could rewrite depreciation curve, VRA members hear
January 15th Leading experts in the hydrogen car market to speak at 2018’s first VRA member meeting
January 8th Fuel mix to become more important remarketing issue in 2018, says VRA

2017 (62)

2016 (173)

December 14th “Flexible and popular” Renault Trafic is Glass’s Used Van Hero for November
December 14th Best used car stock now “largely being sold online,” says epyx
December 14th Aston Barclay predicts a happy Christmas for the used car market
December 12th Motor specialist set to expand team
December 8th More than nine out of 10 customers rate epyx as “excellent” or good” in new research
November 30th Aston Barclay’s all-in-one solution reaps rewards for ENGIE at inaugural Leeds LCV sale
November 23rd Britain’s used car market motors to record levels in Q3 as 2.1 million vehicles change hands
November 23rd DELIVERY FLEETS SHOULD ENSURE THAT SAFETY STANDARDS ARE UPHELD AS SEASONAL PRESSURES MOUNT, SAYS ARVAL
November 23rd “Pretty much unique” Nissan Cabstar is Glass’s Used Van Hero for November
November 9th epyx provides fitting network to “fastest growing” online tyre service, CarTyres.com
November 9th Mercedes CL500 is Glass’s Used Car Hero for November Super-luxury coupe for the price of the cheapest new hatchbacks
November 9th ARVAL and PSA GROUP get together to offer new opportunities to Arval Active Link clients
November 9th Mercedes-Benz increase auction sales at Aston Barclay Vehicle Remarketing
November 3rd Aston Barclay appoints National Operations Manager
November 3rd RISING FUEL COSTS COULD SPEED PLUG-IN VEHICLE ADOPTION, PREDICTS ARVAL
November 2nd G3 Remarketing hits 1000th car auction
October 28th G3 Remarketing to hold customer insight session
October 26th CHOICE LIST INTEGRATION IS BARRIER TO FLEET ADOPTION OF PLUG-IN HYBRIDS AND EVs, SAYS ARVAL
October 26th Glass’s predicts an early end for hybrids as electric cars surge ahead
October 17th Aston Barclay’s record number of 100% conversion sales reinforce strong autumn used market
October 17th ARVAL BECOMES PARTNER IN MAJOR UK HYDROGEN CAR TRIAL
October 17th Hybrids “likely to be passing phase” as electric vehicle technology advances quickly, says Glass’s
October 13th “Almost indestructible” Toyota Hilux is Glass’s Used Van Hero for September
October 13th GO ULTRA LOW SCHEMES LIKELY TO HAVE “NUDGE” EFFECT ON FLEET ADOPTION OF EVs, SAYS ARVAL
October 11th Arrival of PCPs for caravans and motorhomes set to boost UK staycations
October 3rd “Upstream marketing” could explain why used car wholesale volumes have failed to explode, says Glass’s
September 26th 2016 first SIX MONTHS, strong upward trend in PROFITABILITY FOR GEFCO
September 19th New Commercial Director at CD Auction Group
September 14th Don’t get scammed when buying a used car warns HPI. How to navigating the danger signs.
September 14th “Economical and reliable” Berlingo is Glass’s Used Van Hero for September
September 13th New disposal routes helping to maintain values as number of cars sold through 1link increases by 65%
September 13th Fleet managers will need to navigate stepping stones towards autonomous technologies
September 13th HPI helps put students in driving seat as they head off to university
September 13th Most in demand used cars revealed by cap hpi
September 2nd G3 Remarketing donates £30,000 to The Prince of Wales Hospice
August 25th Fleets “hanging onto” cars and van is causing market distortion
August 23rd Honda Civic Type R is Glass’s Used Car Hero for August
August 18th VW Transporter is Glass’s Used Van Hero for August
August 18th Retrofit add-ons can destroy used car values, says Glass’s
August 16th Used car market sees 6% boost in second quarter
August 9th Glass’s Comment on SMMT and Interest Rate
August 5th Changes at the top of the Vehicle Remarketing Association
July 28th Garage recruitment underway at epyx as average age of 1link Service Network parc increases
July 25th Aston Barclay appoints new Group Systems Manager to coordinate all digital services
July 25th August sees final print edition of Glass’s Guide after 83 years as digital version takes over
July 21st Warning on defleeted car app security
July 19th GEFCO appoints Anne Lambusson Executive Vice-President in charge of the relation with the PSA Group
July 15th Auctions see higher volumes of low grade vans hitting market
July 14th Ex-fleet cars boost wholesale market in June, reveals Manheim
July 14th Double-digit growth in consumer used car finance in May
July 13th SSH Selfdrive adopts epyx’s 1link Hire Network to reach new fleet customer base
July 12th Brexit won’t affect used car market until Q4, say Glass’s
July 11th BCA opens defleet operation in Doncaster
July 11th New car fleet sales growth continues as retail registrations decline
July 6th GEFCO UK APPOINTS NEW MANAGING DIRECTOR TO HELP CONTINUE ITS RAPID GROWTH
July 6th Aston Barclay and cap hpi launch inspection app for fleet customers
June 29th New epyx programme aims to help dealers move on “sticky” aged and non-brand stock
June 28th G3 remarketing appoints director as it explores ‘new business opportunities’
June 27th Charging network key factor in electric vehicle residuals
June 24th Glass’s Comment on EU Referendum
June 23rd Consumer Rights Act increases used car entry point for dealers
June 23rd Russian Export Center and Gefco Group signed a cooperation agreement to provide exporting companies with a global logistics support
June 22nd Lookers Fleet Services adopts epyx’s 1link Hire Network to enhance rental processes
June 22nd CD Fleet Services drivers now “fully connected”
June 20th ‘Staying in the EU best for business and jobs’ insists SMMT
June 16th Vauxhall Corsa is fastest selling car in May
June 15th Registrations of hybrids and electric cars soar in first quarter – and is ‘set to continue’
June 14th Fleets need rostrum representation to maximise RVs
June 13th F-Pace becomes fastest selling Jaguar ever
June 10th Used fleet and lease values hit record levels, according to BCA
June 9th Dealer profits rise 50% in April but return on sales fall
June 9th New services designed to make ex-fleet stock ready to retail
June 7th Glass’s name top five optional extras worth having
June 6th Glass’s Comment on New Car Registrations
June 6th KAR Auction Services Announces Acquisition of GRS Remarketing
June 6th Used market for high value cars hit by BREXIT fears
June 2nd Businesses encouraged to run Brexit stress tests
June 2nd BCA appoints new strategic development director for Europe
June 2nd Russell Allen appointed chair of epyx’s 1link Hire Network Customer Forum
May 27th VRA Annual Conference 2016 – Wrap-up
May 25th Used values to fall in 2016 but “not crash”
May 25th Impending used car flood could mean ‘these may be the good old days’
May 25th Manheim secures Sinclair Group remarketing deal
May 25th Remarketing: Used Values remain ‘buoyant’ in spite of buyers’ market
May 24th VRA Conference guests vote 70% in favour of EU membership
May 24th Over 30% of registrations happen on last day of the month
May 23rd PCP risk bubbles up
May 17th Jayson Whittington promoted to chief car editor in Glass’s reorganisation
May 13th VRA Annual conference 2016 – Itinerary announced
May 4th Aston Barclay plc invests £700k in state-of-the-art vehicle transporters and inspection turntables
April 29th VRA Annual conference 2016 – Contributors announced
April 29th 1link Hire Network helps TCH Leasing to £1m rental sales
April 28th Aston Barclay invests £750k in its Westbury vehicle auction on improved facilities for customers and colleagues
April 27th Manheim celebrates over £1m sales from mobile auction
April 27th Demand slows seasonal slide in used values
April 25th EU car sales surge 8.2% in Q1 to 3.8 million
April 25th Average selling price for part-exchanges up – Manheim
April 25th Kia Sportage was UK’s fastest selling used car in March – Auto Trader
April 21st Drivers choose digital radio over life-saving safety kit
April 21st RAC Cars website to drop free dealer advertising
April 21st Used market reaching supply tipping point, says Glass’s
April 18th Aston Barclay plc relaunches website as first stage of significant IT investment programme
April 18th Tesla 3 “raises whole host of questions”, says Glass’s
April 18th GEFCO, a Global Player in Industrial Logistics Starts Operating in Serbia
April 14th GEFCO UK to work with Jaguar Land Rover
April 12th Late-plate Defenders selling at above list price
April 12th New appointment made as volumes sold through 1link Disposal Network increase 60%
April 7th Glass’s Comment on March New Car Registrations
April 5th Cigs and dogs are biggest used car turn-offs
April 5th Pavel Ilichev appointed Executive Vice President for Strategy and Finance at the GEFCO Group
April 1st Used car demand ‘healthy’, reports Cap HPI
April 1st Diesel sales dip after emissions scandal ‘was just a blip’
March 31st BCA strikes exclusive remarketing deal with JCT600
March 31st UK automotive manufacturing shows ‘no sign of slowing’
March 29th VRA Annual Conference – The used vehicle event of the year
March 29th BCA announces appointment of new MD for technical services
March 24th Aston Barclay plc continues sponsorship of British Touring Car Championship ace Sam Tordoff
March 24th Guest opinion: Is the traditional forecourt dead?
March 24th Network Q dealers to offer RAC history checks
March 23rd NAMA Grading ‘enhances’ digital trade buying experience
March 23rd Stephen James BMW and Mini signs exclusive remarketing deal with BCA
March 22nd Younger buyers to create significant change in car market
March 22nd David Hill appointed as commercial vehicle editor
March 17th Budget response from David Goodyear, epyx
March 17th Glass’s Response to the Budget
March 16th VRA Annual Conference – Exhibitor information
March 15th “Starship mileages” no longer putting off used car buyers
March 15th “Significant uncertainty” over used car values following BREXIT
March 10th ASE warns of higher used car stock levels in January
March 9th BCA confirms major infrastructure developments for UK remarketing network
March 9th Emissions’ scandal hasn’t dented consumers’ enthusiasm for VW says Auto Trader
March 8th Used car buyers struggling to see advantages of PHEVs
March 8th Facebook is favourite social media channel for used car dealers, reports epyx
March 7th Glass’s Comment on February 2016 New Car Registrations
March 4th Used car dealers given history check warning after Trading Standards’ case
March 4th Aston Barclay turns ’16-plate trade-ins into cash within 48 hours
March 3rd NFDA urges dealers to offer more price comparison tools online
March 3rd Auto Trader report uncovers the end of ‘awkward haggling’
March 3rd Cap hpi sees ‘signs of weakness’ in nearly new sector
February 18th Inconsistent used car prices can leave motorists feeling ‘ripped off’, claims Tootle boss
February 18th Record-breaking January for van sales at Manheim
February 18th Jardine signs remarketing deal with BCA
February 18th Around 720,000 motorists failed to test drive used car purchases in 2015
February 18th Used van values hit record highs in January, says BCA Pulse
February 18th Dealers report increased footfall on forecourts
February 18th RAC Car Passport poised to ‘disrupt’ car history check market
February 18th Auto Trader names fastest selling used cars in January
February 18th BCA warns of pressure on values of late-plate cars
February 18th Budget soft-roaders are biggest hit with used car buyers
February 16th Aston Barclay plc agree solus deal with Vauxhall specialist Thurlow Nunn Group
February 15th G3 RMS gets the FCA seal of approval
February 4th South Staffs Hire adopts epyx’s 1link for disposal
February 1st Dealers source used stock through tootle online platform
February 1st European new car registrations in 2015 highest since 2009
February 1st Used car market ‘relatively stable’ says Cap
January 27th New epyx team “re-educating” franchise dealers in selling tyres
January 26th epyx makes significant investment in software development capabilities
January 26th Ford’s Fiesta tops Auto Trader’s fastest selling used cars of 2015
January 26th Wilsons Auctions secures supply deal with car supermarket Available Car
January 19th epyx appoints Tim Meadows as director of account management
January 19th Manufacturers forced to introduce used car PCP contributions to differentiate monthly prices against new
January 14th Glass’s comment – 2015 registrations
January 14th New finance packages set to power 2016 car market
January 14th Activa Contracts introduces wear and tear guide
January 14th G3 Remarketing launches its first physical car auction
January 14th Cargiant signs solus deal with Aston Barclay
January 14th Privacy concerns hinder telematics adoption
January 14th Used car market ‘most stable for a decade’ in 2015, claims Autorola
January 14th Used car average mileage tumbles at Manheim auctions during December
January 14th Used market ‘coped well’ with plate-change bonanza in 2015
January 14th Dealer profit growth ‘likely to slow’ during 2016
January 14th epyx makes three director level appointments as investment continues
January 14th Vehicle remarketing specialist launches physical car auction following record year

2015 (269)

December 22nd Regions fastest selling used cars revealed..
December 22nd Surge in winter demand for 4x4s could be history, says Glass’s
December 22nd CAP to axe printed valuation guides to focus on digital
December 22nd Used car values come under pressure in December
December 22nd Chevrolet Cruz: fastest selling used car, says Glass’s
December 22nd Glass’s foreasts 3% rise in new car registrations in 2016
December 22nd Dealers told to prepare for bumper post-Christmas car sales
December 18th Winter 4×4 spike in values has disappeared, say Glass’s
December 15th Honda Motor Europe Logistics Renews Partnership with GEFCO UK
December 7th The differences between new and used car buyers
December 7th VW sees registrations fall 20 per cent amid emissions scandal fallout
December 7th Average dealer profit rises 40% to £7,000 in October
December 7th Almost all’ cars and vans to be zero emission by 2050, Government pledges
December 7th UK ‘certain’ to break new car sales record in 2015
December 7th How did two used car supermarket directors turn into cyber sleuths?
December 7th CAP and HPI announce senior management appointments
December 2nd GEFCO UK STRENGTHENS TEAM WITH APPOINTMENT OF NEW COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR
November 30th Autumn statement “Good news for motor industry”
November 23rd AEB fitted as standard for HGVs: Commercial vehicles need to follow
November 23rd AstraZeneca cancels Volkswagen Group fleet orders
November 23rd Increasing trend for online remarketing from hire networks
November 23rd Average used car prices up 0.9% in October
November 23rd Used 4×4 sales on the rise as winter approaches, according to Auto Trader
November 23rd Value SUVs and crossovers dominate fastest selling used cars in November
November 23rd Majority of car buyers looking to spend £200 a month
November 23rd Competition authority rules against BCA in Newcastle
November 12th BCA warns of growing volumes of poor condition stock
November 12th Motor Trader reveals Top 50 Independent Dealers
November 12th Manheim mobile auction a success, says Hitachi Capital
November 12th Average used car values reach record levels in October
November 12th Manheim adds seven new two-car transporters to fleet
November 12th Protocol needed for removal of personal data from vehicles securely, says VRA
November 12th Fleets urged to advise drivers on removing personal data from vehicles before defleeting
November 12th Owners urged to remove personal data from cars before resale
November 12th Vehicle data security still an issue, says VRA
November 6th CAP and HPI announce joint strategy
November 6th Digital dominates used car search, but don’t count out other methods
November 6th Majority of used car buyers don’t check history before buying
November 6th Used cars deliver ‘stand out’ performance for Pendragon in Q3
November 5th Arval completes the acquisition of GE Capital fleet services in Europe.
October 30th FairFuel UK warns chancellor against targeting diesel in Autumn Statement
October 30th Independents stocking up ahead of year-end
October 30th Marshall renews remarketing deal with Manheim
October 30th Dealers face a used finance revenue gap of £246m
October 30th Used volumes build and residual values slip in October
October 30th Diesel used car values outperform petrol cars in October
October 27th Dealers believe used car trade values are ‘too high’
October 26th Price more important than ever for younger motorists
October 26th Pre-registrations volumes yet to impact remarketing sector, says NAMA
October 26th Used van values fall as older stock hits market
October 21st UK records rapid increase in used car sales in Q2
October 20th OCTOBER 2015 – NEWSLETTER
October 15th CAP calls for more transparency around pre-registrations
October 15th Average used prices drop by 3.5% in September
October 15th Volumes of Volkswagen models remain steady in wholesale market, says CAP
October 15th September sees stability in used van market with rise in 4×4 values
October 15th Inchcape group finance director steps down
October 13th Vehicle valuation “becoming more and more difficult”
October 9th Dealer footfall was “steady” in record September
October 9th Dealers getting picky with used car stock
October 9th Van values take a seasonal jump in September, says BCA
October 9th CAP reporting no impact on Volkswagen residuals
October 9th VW diesel tops fastest selling used cars
October 5th Strong demand leads to September small drop in used car values – CAP
October 5th Emission scandal has ‘marginal’ impact on Volkswagen trade values says Glass’s
October 5th Guest opinion: the Consumer Rights Act and selling used cars
October 5th Are pre-registrations an opportunity or a threat?
October 5th Majority of used car buyers cap monthly payments at £200
October 5th VW used car values trail overall market in September
October 5th CAP reports ‘steady’ used car market in September
September 25th Fleets fear fall out from Volkswagen emissions scandal
September 25th CAP says VW emissions scandal will not dent UK used values
September 25th Used car values to tail-off in final quarter – NAMA
September 23rd Unrealistic part-ex values set to hit September trade-ins
September 23rd Avis Rent-a-Car to defleet through 1link network
September 23rd Used diesel values rise more than £200
September 23rd CAP ramps up data to increase used retail pricing accuracy
September 23rd Inchcape opens new BMW and Mini centre in Reading
September 23rd Used car market hits record high
September 23rd Wear and tear costs impact PCPs as used values decline
September 23rd Big value family cars dominate Glass’s September Hot Five
September 22nd Volkswagen and Audi face credibility question in market
September 17th PCP drivers facing bigger end of life recharges
September 11th Younger stock boosts car de-fleet values at Manheim
September 11th Industry call to ban clocking of used cars and PCP returns
September 11th Inchcape buys Armstrong Massey Land Rover business in York
September 11th Used car prices to come under pressure
September 11th Manheim raises concern over nearly new van values
September 4th Car dealer Peter Vardy to open new used car supermarket in Scotland
September 4th July used car trade sales up 12.2%, says NAMA
September 4th New plate change could paint false picture of car market, Glass’s warns
September 4th Cap predicts fall in used car values in Q4
September 4th BCA grows webuyanycar UK business by 12% in Q1
September 4th Glass’s issues warning on used car values
September 4th New MD for motors.co.uk as Coulthurst joins car supermarket
September 4th Pendragon opens first Evans Halshaw Car Store in Birmingham
September 1st New 65 plate success painting false picture, says Glass’s
August 27th News from the Glass’s team..
August 27th CD Fleet Services to launch Inspect & Collect
August 26th Light commercial vehicles set for record year of sales, predicts CAP
August 26th Auto Trader reveals July’s fastest selling used cars
August 26th Manheim ‘Transit 50th’ fundraising fortnight raises £14,000
August 26th Techies 2015: Editor’s Choice – Arval
August 26th Techies 2015: Remarketing – BCA Inspect Pro
August 14th Motors.co.uk launches monthly payment search
August 14th Rise of Uber fuels demand for MPVs at auction
August 14th Record month for Manheim as van values rise in July
August 14th PCP deals are tempting customers out of the 10 year old car market, says Glass’s
August 14th Average used car values up by £154 in July, says BCA Pulse
August 14th Big Motoring World aims to expand in Kent
August 7th Fleet demand powers new car market in July
August 6th Glass’s predicts smarter remarketing strategies in 2016
August 6th Jayson Whittington appointed commercial vehicle and leisure valuations manager at Glass’s
August 6th CAP warns used car trade values about to come under pressure
August 6th BCA Blackbushe site opens after plane crash
August 6th AM conference: Enhancing your used car profitability
July 30th NextGear Capital Report: Dealers are embracing new technology
July 30th Inchcape turns in strong first half UK performance
July 30th Consumer demand keeps used car depreciation steady, says CAP
July 30th Motor Depot expands with fifth used car dealership
July 30th Glass’s marks down used car values by 3% for August
July 30th Manheim hosts first outdoor car auction
July 28th EurotaxGlass’s launches new Automotive Intelligence and Consulting business unit
July 22nd HPI warns MoT changes will increase clocking fraud risk
July 22nd Van volumes rise at auction in June says Manheim
July 22nd Manheim marks Ford Transit’s 50th birthday
July 22nd ‘Sluggish’ electric car residuals come under fire
July 22nd Used cars in June take 55 days to shift off forecourts
July 16th Use of telematics first step to fewer accidents and increased driver safety, says LeasePlan
July 16th Glass’s pushes down used car values by 3% for July
July 16th Lookers opens £3.5m approved used car centre in Glasgow
July 16th Mazda beefs up used car programme
July 16th Used van prices and volumes rise as seasonality returns to LCV market
June 25th Corsa and Focus are most searched for used cars on finance
June 25th Mercedes dominates fastest selling used cars
June 25th RAC used car dealer survey comes under fire
June 25th BCA Marketplace releases positive trading update
June 25th Nearly 40% of online used car buyers bidding ‘out-of-hours’
June 16th KAR Auction Services Announces Expansion into United Kingdom
June 12th ‘Dealers want fleets to better plan ahead their remarketing model’
June 12th Glass’s appoints Robert Redman as forecast editor
June 12th Using customers on video to help sell used cars
June 12th ‘Personalised-car trend creating difficulties in used-car market’
June 12th Average values for light commercial vehicles rose by £50 in May to £5,558, a rise of 0.9% compared to April, according to BCA.
June 12th AM100 dealer warns of “horrific” impact on used car values of manufacturer volume pressure -video
June 3rd Strong values at BCA’s largest ever LCV sale event
June 3rd SMMT dismisses ‘unfair subsidy’ charge and calls for more investment in vans
June 3rd BCA swoops on SMA Vehicle Remarketing
June 3rd Pressure mounts on used car margins
May 29th Dealerweb launches iPad part-exchange appraisal app
May 29th Car dealer Inchcape continues to win market share in UK says new CEO
May 29th Part-exchange values drop but dealer demand still strong for ex-fleet cars, says Manheim
May 29th Volumes of pre-reg cars doubled in lead up to plate change
May 29th Audi used cars were fastest off the forecourt in April
May 20th Dealers single out well prepared used stock
May 20th Used van market struggles to shift large volumes of poor stock
May 20th Demand for under two year old cars is weakening “by the day” due to increasing pre-registrations
May 20th Pre-registrations swell nearly-new volumes
May 20th City Auction Group launches fleet management department
May 20th Van registrations rise 21% in April
May 20th New car market rises 5% in April
May 7th Volkwsagen adds reserve online function to used car scheme
May 7th Used car dealer Carcraft announces closure
May 7th Volkswagen Up named lowest depreciating car by CAP
May 7th Autorola reports 23% decline in used van values
May 7th The HM Revenue and Customs’ (HMRC) willingness to challenge sales values used in VAT calculations has been highlighted in a VAT appeal judgement, according to ASE.
May 6th PCP car clocking on the rise
May 6th Car market will innovate and adapt to weakening of PCP appeal
April 23rd ‘Consumer ignorance is costly for the used car industry,’ says HPI
April 23rd Motors.co.uk highlights improved engagement with email leads
April 23rd Record number of UK car buyers opting for ULEVs
April 23rd Motors.co.uk warns dealers to prepare for busy April end
April 23rd Manheim to grow wewantanycar volumes in 2015
April 22nd Dealers see growing use of PCPs for used cars
April 22nd Motoring.co.uk launches responsive website
April 22nd Used van auctions creak with ageing stock
April 22nd Jeep and Alfa Romeo to be premium franchise after Chrysler exits UK
April 13th MoT and VED added to HPI Checks
April 13th City Auction Group appoints Natalie Young as national sales manager
April 13th Vauxhall appoints Allianz as warranty provider for Network Q
April 13th March car registrations hit 16-year high
April 13th Glass’s chooses Experian as data partner
April 10th Paragon renews contract with Vauxhall
April 10th Online used car prices increase in Q1, according to Autorola UK
April 7th Used car profits come under pressure in March
April 7th Car dealers struggle with carmakers’ ‘artificial’ sales targets
April 7th PCP customers will expect equity when the term ends
April 7th Cap warns of pressure on used car values
April 7th Car dealers making more money in the used car deal, says Manheim
April 7th 30% of dealers target PCP customers for early exchange
March 30th Blackcircles launches fleet division
March 27th British Car Auctions bought by Haversham Holdings
March 27th Latest news from the DVLA
March 27th VRA appoints new directors
March 20th PCP popularity leads to focus on residual management says Kia UK boss Paul Philpott
March 20th Auto Trader valued at £2.35bn in London market listing
March 20th Chancellor’s company car tax plans criticised by ACFO
March 20th Licence Bureau urges fleets to move licence checking online
March 19th Budget 2015: Company car tax changes bring even bigger focus on low CO2 vehicles
March 19th Arval expands insurance product range for UK fleets
March 19th City investors ‘planning to buy’ remarketing giant BCA for £1.2bn
March 19th Budget 2015: Company car tax hike and a fuel duty freeze for fleets
March 19th VRA Director appointed
March 19th TomTom Telematics launches new version of WebFleet OptiDrive
March 18th Electric vehicle residual values close in on diesels
March 18th Chrysler plans to exit UK in 2017
March 17th BCA breaks one million vehicle milestone
March 17th Epyx appoints new account management team
March 17th VW to supply more than 300 vehicles to Network Rail in new fleet deal
March 13th Government fleet takes on 140 plug-in vehicles
March 13th Inchcape’s UK trading profits rise 3% to £65.2m in 2014
March 13th SMMT launches campaign to defend diesel power
March 13th Philip Nothard: An election, low fuel prices and PCPs – why 2015 should be an interesting year
March 12th Car dealer group Inchcape reveals results for 2014
March 12th Lookers reports record results
March 12th Leaseplan in talks to sell
March 12th MOVEX SAVES DEALERS £1.74M IN REDUCED VEHICLE MOVEMENT COSTS IN THREE YEARS
March 6th Does manufacturer dominance threaten the car dealer’s brand?
March 6th Vertu warns of ‘disconnect’ between SMMT figures and actual sales
March 6th Fleet demand powers 12% new car market rise in February
March 5th 3 Speakers announced for VRA Conference 21st May, 2015
March 5th Auto Trader promotes scale of its valuations service
March 5th Dealers come under increasing pressure to self-register cars
March 5th LeasePlan suppliers recognised for ‘exceptional’ service
March 5th ‘Transformation’ year for Mazda, says MD Jeremy Thomson
March 5th Lex records 7% vehicle fleet growth in 2014
March 5th CD Auction Group creates fleet services arm
February 27th Auto Trader to float on London stock exchange
February 27th GE Capital to launch van fleet research at CV Show
February 27th CD Auction Group launches new service for trade buyers
February 26th Apple and Google preference could segment younger car buyers, says Glass’s
February 26th Latest Euro NCAP results revealed
February 18th CLM launches daily rental offer in East Midlands
February 18th Alphabet launches try before you charge scheme
February 13th Diesel is ‘not a dirty word’, SMMT tells mayor Boris Johnson
February 13th Kwik-Fit urges fleets to pre-book for tyres
February 12th Epyx delivers uninterrupted service to fleets during disaster simulation
February 12th Leaseplan Corporation posts 372m Euro net profit in 2014
February 12th Honda cuts fleet dealers to grow corporate sales
February 12th VW Group brands move to increase joint fleet deals
February 11th Are carmakers killing off the optional extra ‘upsell’?
February 10th SMA sales records show used car buyer confidence
February 10th New car sales on dealer finance rocket 13% in 2014
February 10th Carmakers cautious about new car sales in Europe for 2015
February 6th US private equity firm eyes Auto Trader bid
February 6th Lookers boosts used car performance with digital tools
February 6th Franchised dealer site numbers grew in 2014
February 6th BMW 3 Series tops Auto Trader used car charts in 2014
February 6th Renault’s revival plan ‘on track’
February 5th BMW fixes security flaw to protect cars from hackers
February 5th Volkswagen Touareg tops Glass’s used car chart
February 5th City Auction Group holds first Rockingham sale with track prizes
February 4th Experian and RAC join forces to make buying used-cars safer
February 4th Rupert Pontin: forecasting the used car market for 2015
January 30th DVLA Selling a vehicle to the motor trade online service is now available
January 30th AlphaElectric passes 1000 EV orders since launch
January 29th Arval’s average fleet CO2 drops to 114g/km
January 29th Volkswagen Financial Services appoints Ian Tilbrook as interim fleet boss
January 22nd Increased use of telematics is improving company car fuel consumption figures
January 22nd VRA Member BCA appoints HPI to provide vehicle checks for physical and digital re-marketing channels
January 22nd Demand for used automatics and estates outstrips supply
January 22nd Dealers urged to unbundle stock funding to meet FCA compliance
January 14th Auction and Underwriting Co-ordinator required for WeWantAnyCar.com
January 14th PCPs to boost share of dealer-sourced finance to over 80%
January 14th Owning cars could be a thing of the past, warns Glass’s
January 14th A record first ten days of 2015 according to Motors.co.uk
January 13th Fleet operators show growing interest in flexi-rent programmes
January 7th VRA member City Auction Group to open first site in UK
January 7th Automotive Leasing partners with Energy Saving Trust Scotland to promote EVs

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December 22nd Toyota Prius December’s fastest selling used car
December 17th Motor Trader: “VRA looks to recruit more dealers to its ranks”
December 17th Unchartered territory for used values in 2015
December 17th Glass’s: “Used car prices to come under increased pressure in 2015”
December 11th VRA Member SMA predict sustained growth for used cars in 2015
December 11th VRA Member Glass’s predicts 2015 will be ‘significant’ for used car market
December 9th VRA Member HPI launches new risk evaluation tool
December 9th UK rental leasing industry generates £25bn a year, says report
December 9th Fleet registrations up 8.1%, says SMMT
December 3rd VRA Member, BCA, gets approval for site in the West Midlands
December 3rd Ogilvie Fleet’s end-of-contract approach ‘eliminates’ customer disputes
December 3rd Revised EU emissions test fuels CO2 tax uncertainty
December 3rd SMMT appoints new president for 2015
November 27th DVLA reminds customers of new refund rules
November 25th NEXTGEAR CAPITAL REPORTS VANTASTIC RESULT AT SHOREHAM LCV AUCTION
November 20th VRA Member Lex Autolease rolls out new end of contract processes
November 20th VRA Member City Auction Group opens first centre in England
November 20th VRA Member Arval reaches 100,000 risk fleet milestone in the UK
November 19th Consensus still required to standardise vehicle inspections, says VRA
November 11th New head of valuations appointed at Glass’s
November 6th FLA forecasts Q4 loans increase
November 5th Diesel not the automatic choice for fleets within 10 years
October 29th CD Auction Group signs stocking plan deal with NextGear Capital
October 28th Manheim auction promises stock upload to Motors in hours
October 24th BCA scraps float plans
October 22nd Webuyanycar owner BCA gears up for London IPO
October 22nd Surge in registrations will only fuel depreciation, says CAP
October 22nd Confident Used Car Buying at SMA
October 22nd AUTOROLA SEE AVERAGE USED VAN PRICES RISE BY 4.5% IN Q3 2014
October 22nd ONLINE USED CAR PRICES REMAIN STABLE IN Q3 2014 ACCORDING TO AUTOROLA
October 15th VRA Member NextGear Capital set to launch StockMaster website
October 14th AutosOnShow.TV chosen by BMW Group for virtual auction in Dublin
October 14th UK sees fastest growth in fleet
October 8th BCA to float on stock exchange
October 7th Van shortages keep values at near record levels
October 3rd Used car trade values slip as volume is set to keep growing
October 1st BVRLA’s 10 things to know about tax disc changes
October 1st Vauxhall scraps lifetime warranty
September 19th BCA acquires Tradeouts
September 18th Dealer and fleet video service AutosOnShow, acquired by BCA
September 18th Car buyers in the dark over tax disc changes
September 16th Part exchange used stock values 20% higher than a year ago
September 15th Volume increase will impact fleet values, says Manheim
September 12th Average used car values at auction reach record levels
September 8th Incomplete service history reduces a used car’s value by a fifth
September 8th CAP warns of poor condition used cars
September 4th August new car market motors on
September 2nd German brands dominate Auto Trader searches
August 29th Glass’s launches RV forecasting tool
August 27th More than one million vehicles sold through NAMA grading scheme
August 21st Small car popularity rises in contract hire market
August 14th Used car market prices stable into October – CAP
August 8th Lex Autolease reports 17% YOY growth
August 7th Small van shortage flagged up by survey
August 7th “Rising new car sales are potential threat to used car industry” says Glass’s
August 7th Average used car values decline in fleet and lease sector for third month
August 7th Volkswagen Financial Services appoints new joint MD
August 6th Used car trade values more stable than last summer, says CAP
July 31st CAP: PCP no threat to future used car market
July 31st Japanese manufacturers lead growing UK electric and hybrid vehicle sales
July 23rd Motorists give thumbs down to black boxes
July 22nd Manheim pushes the boat out for Nissan
July 17th Battery lease scheme for used EVs will boost new EV sales – says Shoreham Auction MD
July 16th Autorola reports a 5% rise in used car prices in Q2
July 15th Glass’s says tie up with REEF will benefit dealers
July 9th New car and van sales continue to rise
July 9th Used LCV values fall back in June, according to BCA
July 7th Used car converstion rates warning
July 4th Rising fleet registrations contribute to 10.6% rise in H1 new car registrations
July 3rd Fleets ready to go digital
July 1st MyCarCheck highlights confusion and criminality around logbook loans
June 30th Average used car value hits £5,420 in May
June 30th From Fleet News – Advisory Fuel Rates fail to reflect real world costs
June 27th Keep pace with change, tech showcase speaker urges audience
June 25th SEAT appoints Autorola as dealer network online remarketing partner
June 24th Vehicle remarketing sector still not joined-up, says VRA
June 19th NextGear Capital appoints Shoreham as first independent auction partner
June 16th Used car values rise 5% in May says Nama
June 13th RAA appoints Autorola as its online remarketing partner
June 11th More three year old cars, but soft-top prices low – reports CDL
June 9th Arval’s smart move – Business Car editor’s blog
June 6th DVLA and Auto Trader complete remarketing show line-up
June 5th Fleet registrations rise again in surging new car market
June 2nd SMA guarantees condition of vehicles under ‘assured’ scheme
May 30th Exhibitors confirmed and doors opened to dealer groups – VRA Technology Showcase
May 30th KeeResources launches KWIK Start free vehicle data – 30 May 14
May 27th Used car stock fails to match local demand says Auto Trader – 27 May 2014
May 24th Demise of paper licence set to cause fleet data issues – 23 May 2014
May 22nd NAMA sees rise in older part-ex cars at auction – 22 May 2014
May 16th Buoyant South East economy drives used car micro climate claims Shoreham MD – 16 May 2014
May 16th NextGear Capital Announces Manheim as First Auction Partner
May 16th Vehicle Quality Solutions (VQS) secures three-year inspections contract with Fiat
May 16th Used car values up 2.2% in April, says BCA
May 16th Van registrations fall in April
May 9th Alphabet bags fire brigade contract and hires new fleet staff
May 7th Electric car funding gains £500m government boost
May 7th LeasePlan marks EV milestone with new fleet incentive
May 1st Speakers and new format confirmed for VRA Technology Showcase
May 1st Vehicle rental firm invests £100k in inspection app
April 29th Glass’s Guide to car maker RVs
April 24th Glass’s forecasts 4% rise in April new car sales
April 24th Used car values dip in April as trade-ins hit market
April 22nd Auto Trader introduces write-off icons
April 15th Nextgear Capital launches new used vehicle stocking plan
April 14th The number of clocked cars on UK roads is on the rise, says HPI
April 8th Used car values continue to rise, says BCA report
April 8th AutosOnShow.TV shortlisted for BT Retail Week technology award
April 4th March sees biggest new sales in a decade
April 3rd Aston Barclay offers mobile bidding for trade buyers