Posts Tagged ‘economy’

The changing face of car brand loyalty in an economic downturn

Posted on February 3rd, 2010 by In51der

Residual value, or to be more precise resale value, are talked about only by dealers who sell cars with [...]

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GM hopes 2010 brings first profit in 6 years

Posted on January 13th, 2010 by News

On the ropes car maker GM is hoping to move back into profit for the first time in six years [...]

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Manufacturers and dealers roll up their sleeves for a tough year ahead

Posted on January 6th, 2010 by In51der

There is a lot of positive sentiment at present amid the usual new year pessimism and the motor trade in [...]

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Record global car sales predicted in 2011

Posted on January 3rd, 2010 by News

According to the “Global Auto Report” by the research arm of Scotiabank global new car sales will gain momentum in [...]

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Calling the market will be just as hard in 2010

Posted on December 30th, 2009 by In51der

As expected the rush has kicked in. Many dealers have decided to give their hardworking staff a good break this [...]

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Ford Focus named CAP Used Car of the Decade

Posted on December 16th, 2009 by News

The Ford Focus 1998 – 2005 has been voted ‘Used Car of the Decade’ by CAP – the UK’s independent [...]

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What’s the French for barge pole?

Posted on December 9th, 2009 by Mark Antony

It’s almost that time of year again isn’t it, and I am not talking about Slade records in every store, [...]

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Can non-main dealer servicing be a false economy?

Posted on November 26th, 2009 by In51der

During an economic cool off the focus of most buyers’ attention will be on value for money, making cost savings [...]

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Industry leaders discuss UK’s automotive future

Posted on November 24th, 2009 by News

The future of the UK motor industry is being discussed today (24 November) by more than 120 industry leaders, government [...]

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Serman reviews the new Lexus LFA supercar

Posted on November 22nd, 2009 by Serman

The country is bankrupt the streets are flooded, the government’s corrupt and the nights are drawing in but it’s the [...]

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Cost is biggest cause of couple conflicts when buying a car

Posted on November 19th, 2009 by News

Couples argue more about the price when buying a car together, than any other purchasing consideration. Research by online used [...]

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Government gives long-term support for the UK motor industry

Posted on November 12th, 2009 by News

Government has committed to create an Automotive Council to strengthen engagement with industry and set a long-term plan for its [...]

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Germany tells GM to go it alone

Posted on November 11th, 2009 by News

Germany has told General Motors it will have to come up with the money to refinance Opel, after the US [...]

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Sharp fall in BMW profits

Posted on November 3rd, 2009 by News

German luxury carmaker BMW has reported a sharp fall in third-quarter profits, blaming a fall in consumers spending.
Net profit sank [...]

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Transport minister launches new fuel economy label for used cars

Posted on November 2nd, 2009 by News

A colour-coded car fuel economy label as used for new cars has been adapted for the sale of used cars, [...]

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Cost-cutting boosts Ford profits

Posted on November 2nd, 2009 by News

Ford has announced profits of almost $1bn (£611m) between July and September thanks to increased market share and a successful [...]

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Customer disservice

Posted on October 26th, 2009 by In51der

Who said customer care doesn’t exist anymore? In these recessionist days (is that a word? – no, editor) we constantly [...]

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UK car production down 16.1 percent but smallest decline for a year

Posted on October 23rd, 2009 by News

UK car production fell 16.1 percent year on year in September, the smallest decline for 12 months, the Society of [...]

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HPI on the great used car stock shortage

Posted on October 22nd, 2009 by News

Despite depreciation slowing down and values stabilising, the shortage of stock is holding the used car market back from a [...]

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Oil price hits new high for 2009

Posted on October 19th, 2009 by News

The price of oil has reached a new high for 2009, continuing its recent rise on the back of the [...]

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BMW X1 review

Posted on October 18th, 2009 by Serman

The mid-size SUV market is growing steadily and the “soft-roaders” are becomming more popular so we asked “Serman” to check [...]

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Germany defends Opel deal

Posted on October 18th, 2009 by News

Germany says EU concerns about the sale of carmaker Opel to Canada’s Magna do not put the deal at risk.
Economy [...]

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Germany is hopeful the UK will provide financial aid for Opel

Posted on October 15th, 2009 by News

German Economy Minister Karl-Theodor zu Guttenberg said on Wednesday that the Berlin government was hopeful that Britain was close to [...]

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The McLaren MP4-12C tears up the supercar rule book

Posted on October 13th, 2009 by Serman

There’s no doubt, McLaren Automotive are about to turn the performance car market on its head. Ground-breaking technology and advanced [...]

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UK scrappage scheme to be extended

Posted on September 28th, 2009 by News

Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has has revealed, in his speech to Labour’s conference, that the government is to extend [...]

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Bargain of the Week

Bargain of the Week – Buying a Supercar – part one

Bargain of the Week – Buying a Supercar – part one

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Scrappage

Scrappage scheme ends, hard work begins

Scrappage scheme ends, hard work begins

March is obviously a busy month for franchised car dealers, and perhaps carries more significance this year given that it coincides with the end of ...

Car Makers Premier League – February 2010

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Scrappage scheme enters final stage

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