AUGUST 2015 – NEWSLETTER
We’ve made some changes to your newsletter format. We’ve clustered interesting articles, blogs and editorial commentary together into sector areas, making it easier for you to scroll to the good bits. Enjoy!
The most accurate Trade valuations on the market
We’ve been benchmarking ourselves against the market, and those who see themselves as our rivals, in more depth than ever before. We compare EVERY auction observation we can and never cherry pick a selection to mislead you…..read more |
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The banger is dead. Long live the banger!
Low cost PCP deals see more and more motorists switch to newer cars – but the banger market is booming…..read more |
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Major new appointment at Glass’s
We’re excited to announce the promotion of Jayson Whittington to the newly created role of Commercial & Leisure Vehicle Valuations Manager….read more |
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Glass’s Hot Five
Budget family motoring brands Dacia and Chevrolet dominate Glass’s Hot Five of the fastest selling used cars for July – but the newest prestige model from Land Rover takes the…..read more |
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Electric vehicles among the worst first year depreciators
Our Head of Valuations, Rupert Pontin, explains that the Renault Fluence, Citroen C-Zero and the Nissan Leaf all lose more than three quarters of their value in the first year…read more. |
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Smarter remarketing strategies needed for 2016
Further used car volume increases will see more technology used to maximise returns…read more. |
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| Glass’s launch new Automotive Intelligence and Consulting Business UnitDesigned to provide enhanced data to manufacturers, importers, fleet and finance organisations….read more |
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Frankfurt Motor Show 2015
Our OEM expert Car Editors, Andy Cutler and Robert Redman are very much looking forward to attending the Frankfurt Motor Show in September.
There’s set to be over 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries at this event, making this not only a huge but prestigious event in our calendar.
They’ll be networking with our manufacturing customers and key contacts and dribbling over the new exciting car models being launched – it’s a hard life! They hope to see you there. |
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Upcoming Events
It’s a busy time for our Bodyshop & Insurer team. Here are the events we’re attending over the next few months. We hope to see you there.
7th Sept – Come and join us for a bite to eat and to catch up with our team at the complimentary pre-event networking dinner at 7pm at The Croke Park Hotel, Dublin ahead of The ABP National Meeting and Expo the following day.
8th Sept – The ABP Club National Meeting and Expo, Dublin
9th Sept – The ABP Club National Meeting and Expo, Belfast
24th & 25th Sept – The Bodyshop Event and Awards, Celtic Manor Resort, Newport. We’re proud sponsors of ‘The Insurer of the Year 2015’ award and our Head of Valuations, Rupert Pontin, will be speaking during the day about the future landscape of car ownership. Come and say hi to the team.
22nd Oct – Vizion 20/20 Conference, Donnington
23rd Oct – Ford Impact 2015 Conference, Donnington
