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Used luxury cars not impacted by surge in UK petrol prices
Current pump prices are at record highs. British motorists paid a then-record 120 pence per litre for unleaded petrol in July 2008, and the price is now exceeding this figure. However, unlike in 2008, this time around there have not been any notable repercussions for the upper echelons of the used car market. According to Glass’s, the recent sustained surge in UK petrol prices is not having a detrimental effect on the market for used luxury... [more]
Values of used Chelsea tractors could drop by 10 percent in the next six months
Values of used ‘Chelsea tractors’ could drop by up to 10% in the next six months as fuel prices continue to soar. Another round of price falls for thirsty second-hand 4x4s is likely as petrol prices head toward a record 120p per litre – spurred by a weak pound and the Budget’s 3p fuel duty rise. The last downturn, during the fuel price surge in 2008, stripped thousands in value from used off-roaders and large family cars with many owners unabl... [more]
UK Car Exchange brings price-drop car auction to UK buyers
The UK’s first price-drop car auction has launched, and it’s already bringing an average saving of £930 to car-buying Brits. Over 1,000 retail-standard vehicles are available now on the UK Car Exchange website, and the price of every car drops automatically every day. Buyers can secure used cars at prices which are, on average, nine per cent below the level indicated in the price guides relied upon by the trade. This equates to a £930 saving... [more]
Only a quarter of Brits feel confident with the used car buying process
According to research from Carmony.co.uk, an astonishing one in five Brits doesn’t test drive a car before they buy it. Findings also show that more than a quarter of Brits have regretted buying a car soon after purchasing it, with almost 10% blaming the colour of their new motor for their dissatisfaction. The research follows the report by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) which recently announced results from its study into the used car marke... [more]
Gleaming paintwork and a sparkling interior may be covering a multitude of sins
HPI is urging used car buyers to be vigilant and take advantage of the tools available to guard against buying a dud. For the fourth year in a row, independent traders have topped the Consumer Direct list as the most common customer gripe. Franchise dealers were also named and shamed within the top ten listing. However says HPI, it is a minority within the trade that is casting a shadow over the industry as a whole, and that buying has its ris... [more]
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Johnson Controls Q3 2010 Revenues Increase 22% With Significantly Higher Net Income; Company Guides to High End of ...
MILWAUKEE, July 23 -- For the third quarter of fiscal 2010, Johnson Controls reported a 22% increase in revenues with higher sales in each of its three businesses. Net income and segment margin increased significantly.
New High Tech Range of Super Light Alloy Wheels Launched in the UK
LONDON – July 29, 2010: Premium wheel manufacturer Solomon Alsberg is launching its new range of Eco Super Light forged alloy wheels in the UK. The wheels are designed to improve handling, acceleration times and emissions. Distribution partners are required in the UK and other European countries.
Norfolk Southern 2Q profit surges; hiring resumes
Railroad Norfolk Southern Corp. said Tuesday that second-quarter earnings surged 59 percent, as shipments increased, prices rose and efficiency improved in the recovering economy.
WABCO Reports Q2 2010 Results, Posts Another Strong Rise in Sales and Profit Amid Industry Recovery; Raises Guidance ...
-- Q2 2010 sales of $512 million, up 62 percent from a year ago and up 65 percent in local currencies -- Q2 2010 operating margin of 10.3 percent on a performance basis, up from negative 1.7 percent a year ago; operating margin of 9.8 percent on a U.S. GAAP basis, up from negative 2.4 percent a year ago -- Q2 2010 diluted EPS of $0.63 on a performance basis, up from a loss of $0.07 a year ago ...
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT from North America - Comments
I have sat here for the past hour reading all the comments go back and forth about SUV's vs. small cars. What I see about every negative SUV comment goes back to the driver themselves, like talking on phone or texting, driving too fast, over confidence, and so on.
Bikers vow to challenge tickets
WATERVILLE -- Police put local motorcyclists on alert this weekend, after handing out 13 tickets for loud exhaust pipes.
1995 Volkswagen Jetta GL review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car? When I got it, it had an oil leak from the oil filter area; easily fixed in about a hour and $30.
Suppliers praise bill's passage
The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association, on behalf of its affiliated associations, AASA, HDMA, and OESA, praised the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee for passing the Advanced Vehicle Technology Act, a bill that will help parts suppliers and vehicle manufacturers develop, implement and manufacture technology for more fuel efficient cars, trucks, and components.
2011 Volkswagen Jetta Joins the Infotainment Era, Bit by Bit
The 2011 Volkswagen Jetta is joining the infotainment era, bit by bit, with a newly available system that blends navigation and entertainment features into a single touchscreen-driven system. It's not as flexible as Ford's SYNC system, or the Kia UVO setup we tested this week in the 2011 Sportage crossover. But VW's new system, with a 5-inch LCD...
1 Strong Stock in a Relatively Safe Sector
In the current market environment, the aftermarket auto parts industry is not only a relatively safe sector to deploy capital, it also should continue to see increased growth. Andrew Bond explains why -- and gives one stock he favors in the industry -- in this Fool TV video.
