Philip Nothard
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Supplier News 9 JanThe forces on UK car markets only to increase in 2024, dealers warned
While car buyers will have more choice of new and used car stock in 2024 the challenges and uncertainties for OEMs and franchised dealers will only continue to mount.
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Used Cars 1 JunVital role of remarketing in EV transition needs to be recognised, says VRA
The vital role the remarketing sector is playing in the EV transition needs to be more widely recognised and supported, says the VRA.
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Market Insight 4 MayUK new car market forecast revised as deliveries ramp up
Cox Automotive has revised its UK new car market forecast to a 13.5% uplift in new car sales in 2023.
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Market Insight 17 DecBrexit uncertainty boosts “unseasonal dealer activity”, says Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive has seen “unseasonal dealer activity” towards the end of this year in the new car market ahead of a potential no-deal Brexit.
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Used Cars 16 Aug
Cox Automotive reaffirms 7.8m 2019 used car volume forecast
Cox Automotive has reaffirmed its full year forecast of 7.8 million used car transactions in 2019 following the release of Q2 figures from the SMMT.
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Supplier News 2 MayUsed car market may benefit from carmaker subscription schemes
The seeds of a different used car market 10 years from now have already been sown including fuel type changes, new funding methods and a digitised wholesale sector, according to Philip Nothard of Cox Automotive
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Used Cars 3 AugDealers highlight used stock acquisition as their number one challenge
Almost two in five dealers have highlighted stock acquisition as the number one commercial challenge in their used car business.
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Used Cars 23 MayCalls for more transparency as pre-registrations lower than expected, despite record market
Research into pre-registration activity has revealed a 5% increase in 17/17 plate volumes on 16/16 plate volumes in May, according to Cap HPI.
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Market Insight 7 DecDealers report slowdown in market - majority predict 10% fall in new car sales in 2017
Dealers are reporting a slowdown in business as consumer demand drops, with the majority expecting a 10% fall in new car sales in 2017.
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Used Cars 6 Oct
Record sales volumes in the used market predicted this year
Strong demand will lead to record used volumes this year.
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Market Insight 22 Aug
Consumers now looking to replace new car every 24 months - Cap HPI
Cap HPI shows says some car manufacturers now see average returns of vehicles bought new in 24 months.
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Used Cars 11 Aug
Cap HPI urges dealers to keep a close eye on stock turn
Cap HPI is urging dealers keep a careful eye on stock turn as research shows pressure on margins over a 12 week period.
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Market Insight 5 Jul
Pre-registration activity 'up 46% in June'
The level of pre-registration increased 46% in 16/16 plate volumes during June.
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Opinion 4 JulHow ‘iPhonification’ will change the motor industry
Philip Nothard looks at the future impact of data and digital devices on the automotive retail industry.
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Finance 14 Apr
Personal contract hire growing as new car ownership model continues to evolve
Personal contract hire (PCH) has grown from 5% to 7% of the new car finance market, according to Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) data, obtained by AM.
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Opinion 18 Mar
Nothard: Where do you go from a record year?
Where do you go from a record year? It appears to be a key concern for the industry and an issue that encompasses everything from used values to dealer margins.
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Opinion 17 DecGuest opinion: changing stock levels boosts the importance of the 'one owner from new' part exchange
CAP looks at the challenges in sourcing used stock for dealers across the UK, using research exclusive to AM.
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Market Insight 8 DecOne in two dealers expects new car market push to continue in 2016
A recent study of UK dealers by CAP found the majority, 46.3%, believe that 2016 will beat 2015 for new car registrations.
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Market Insight 13 Nov
October performance won’t stop record new car registration performance in 2015, says CAP
The new car market is still on track for a record year, despite a sales dip of 1.1% in October, according to CAP.
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Used Cars 13 OctVW emissions scandal is not hurting volumes, says CAP
CAP has reported that volumes of Volkswagen product remain steady in the wholesale market.
