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LCV market expected to increase in the run-up to Christmas(29/10/2009)
Vendors should expect to see increased demand for delivery vehicles in the run-up to Christmas as digital retailers are predicting the biggest Christmas ever for online sales. Online sales increased by 16% in August and major high street retailers are reporting increases in excess of 20% in the last quarter alone. Duncan Ward, BCA’s General Manager Commercial Vehicles, suggested delivery and courier companies will be seeking to take on ext... [more]
Average used car values creep up for the second month running(07/01/2009)
Average used car values have improved for the second month running in December, but remain well behind where they were a year ago when the financial crisis was beginning to unfold. According to BCA’s latest Pulse report, used values appear to have stabilised in the second half of 2008, following large falls in value earlier in the year. BCA’s Communications Director Tony Gannon commented “Used cars currently represent exceptional value for mon... [more]
High fuel prices boost interest in alternative fuels(13/11/2008)
Higher fuel prices and the effects of the economic downturn are continuing to boost interest in alternative fuels. Alongside news that motorists are driving less, car sharing and even down-sizing due to the rising cost of living, new data from BCA shows that average values for eco- and alternative fuelled cars continue to outperform the rest of the market. BCA’s Tim Naylor commented "The key issue for ‘green’, alternative fuelled cars is acce... [more]
Used car buyers know exactly what they want(17/03/2008)
What is it that used car buyers are looking for when buying from a dealer? BCA has revealed the findings of research into why used car buyers choose a particular dealer – with some interesting results. As part of BCA’s Used Car Market Report research, used car buyers were asked to rank the fifteen factors they believe are most important when choosing which dealer to buy from. Not surprisingly, a whopping 50% of used car buyers put ‘exactly... [more]
Blue and silver most popular for new cars(14/03/2008)
While silver is often quoted as the most popular shade for new cars, when it comes to used cars, blue is the colour according to new research by BCA. When BCA analysed the colour spread of over 125,000 vehicles last year from a huge range of sources, hundreds of individual colours were recorded, ranging from Antique Green to Zambesi Silver. Once sorted into broad constituent colour groups, blue was most popular colour, but only by a fraction of a... [more]
Strong start for Motor Auctions in 2008(05/03/2008)
BCA reports that January trading conditions have exceeded many expectations with generally buoyant and competitive bidding in the auction halls, but warns against complacency going forward. In January 2008, BCA’s overall sales volumes increased and average selling prices improved against last year. BCA’s conversion rate averaged 69% across the board during January, on a par with last year’s record performance despite volumes entered rising. ... [more]
Other car news
India auto sales climb 7.2% in January: industry
New car sales in India climbed 7.2 percent year-on-year in January as the sector showed further signs of recovery from its slump in 2011, an industry body said on Wednesday.
Car sales to fall in 10 years despite growth in January
Car sales grew for the third straight month in January by 7.2 percent, but the industry for the first time since 2002 is expected to miss its annual sales target of up to 2 percent, data released by the manufacturers Wednesday showed.
Car sales head for first annual fall in 10 years
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Annual car sales in India are likely to drop for the first time since 2002 in the fiscal year ending March after January sales fell short of expectations, an industry body said. Car sales, which grew 30 percent in the year ending March 2011, posted their first monthly fall in three years last July as high financing and running costs deterred buyers. "The car industry is too ...
Car sales grew 7.2 percent in January
New Delhi, Feb 8 (IANS) Car makers started 2012 on a positive note, with sales up 7.2 percent in January -- the third consecutive month of gains after a lacklustre 2011, according to data released by an industry body Wednesday.
Auto industry may miss 2011/12 sales target - industry body
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - India's auto industry may miss a car sales growth expectation of 0-2 percent in the fiscal year that ends in March if sales continue at their current pace, an industry body executive ...
New UK car sales edge higher in January: industry data
Sales of new cars in Britain crept higher in January, official figures showed on Monday, as the market showed encouraging signs of stabilisation.
Toyota official sees 2012 Philippine car sales growing 7%
The Philippine car industry will recover this year with sales increasing by 7 percent to 177,000 units from 165,000 in 2011, Rommel Gutierrez, Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines president, told GMA News Online.
UK new car sales rise marginally in January
New car sales in the UK rose marginally in January, providing the economy with a much-needed boost as it teeters on the brink of a double-dip recession.
Car sales in India head for first annual fall in 10 years
Car sales in India head for first annual fall in 10 years
Car sales in Inda head for first annual fall in 10 years
Car sales in Inda head for first annual fall in 10 years
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