The latest data supplied by the SMMT reveals the scale at which Mercedes appears to be engaging in pre-registrations activity. This is a practice that should have stopped under the agency model that...

The automotive industry has much to celebrate in 2016. A second record year of new sales and a used car market characterised by strong fleet and consumer demand. In a benign market, used prices...

Exclusive findings from Close Brothers Motor Finance’s Dealer Satisfaction Survey reveal the majority (63%) are positive about their business prospects for 2017. The research found that almost half...

Strong retail demand has supported used values in August with a reduction of 0.7% at the three-years and 60,000 miles, according to Cap HPI. This stable market is due to consistent performances across...

With the key March new registration period now underway, the issue of increasing dealer pre-registration activity is very real as retailers seek to drive through volumes. While retailers have so far...

The pre-reg discussion within the industry, triggered by Vertu Motors’ stock exchange statement, continues this week with another tip-off. It seems pre-registered or nearly-new BMWs are like...