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Aston Barclay Prees Heath has broken a 20-year old company record by selling 290 units in one day – a feat that hasn’t been achieved since 1998.

The UK automotive sector is set to create a new record for data movements in 2018, says Cap HPI.

Trading has started strongly for BCA in 2018 as the company offered and sold more vehicles in a single week than at any time in its history.

Gateshead Council Trading Standards prosecuted Peugeot Citroen Retail UK for an offence under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.

The Car People has been acquired by the Sytner Group to accelerate the expansion of the dealer group’s used car supermarket division.

BCA has appointed digital marketing specialist Dene Jones as chief marketing and data officer. He will commence his new role in February 2018.

Manheim has renewed its three-year 40,000-unit remarketing deal with Listers.

Aston Barclay has renewed its solus agreement with Cargiant, which will see its Chelmsford site handle over 24,000 part exchanges over the next two years.

Epyx has announced that it is expanding its 1link Service Network e-commerce platform into Ireland this year.

Speakers include Clare Jackson of Ecuity Consulting on the Swindon Hydrogen Hub, Paul Marchment of Arval on its hydrogen fleet car trial and John Hunt of Toyota

Black is the most popular colour for new cars, taking top spot in 2017 for the first time in five years, according to the SMMT.

The G3 Group has announced a number of heavily invested internal technology innovations, in preparation for further growth in 2018.

CD Auction Group has become the latest company to sign-up to ICFM’s rapidly expanding Corporate Investor Programme and the first from the vehicle remarketing sector.

Average values for ex-fleet and lease cars sold at BCA in December remained near record levels.

The market for used commercial vehicles is set to remain strong through 2018, according to experts at Cap HPI.

Meridian has appointed Russell Brooke as its “first ever” remarketing manager, in response to increasing its fleet to 400 units.

Automotive data expert Cap HPI has promoted James Pass to the role of head of finance (sales).

BCA Newcastle will hold an additional weekly sale, next year, to meet growing demand from customers.

Values of ex-fleet and lease LCVS sold through BCA in November remained near record levels despite a slight month-on-month decline.

Christmas is just a few days away, but for several weeks now its impact has been felt in the used light commercial vehicle (LCV) market, Dean Bowkett reports.

BCA has appointed Stuart Gibbons as director of buyer services.

Average values for ex-fleet and lease cars sold at BCA in November remained near record levels.

The outcome of Brexit negotiations is hanging over the economy, creating uncertainty that makes business planning very difficult, says chairman Glenn Sturley.

Partridge of Hampshire, an independent retailer representing both BMW and MINI in Chandlers Ford has partnered with BCA in an exclusive remarketing deal.

West Way Nissan is the latest dealer group to sign up to sell used-cars at what is now known as ‘Dealer Tuesday’ at Aston Barclay’s new Donington Mega Centre.

A new partnership announced between International Vehicle Solutions – Cars Recon’s new UK company – and Northamptonshire-based SMART repairer Trim Perfect.

Ancaster Group, the South East-based dealer group, has renewed its deal with BCA to remarket its non-retail used vehicles for a further two years.

Slowing retail demand and an increase in wholesale stock availability pushed used car values down by 2% in November, at three years 60,000 miles.

Picking the right colour for the model of van can lead to a used value premium of nearly 7% over a white equivalent, says Cap HPI.

The number of trade buyers using Epyx’s 1link Disposal Network platform has passed 2,000 for the first time.

Aston Barclay has seen volume of used hybrid and electric vehicles going through its auctions double in just over a 12 month period.

A new deal with City Auction Group is the first major piece of business to be completed by International Vehicle Solutions – Cars Recon’s new UK company.

This month's remarketing insight shows that the retail and construction sectors have boosted the LCV demand, Dean Bowkett reports.

Values of ex-fleet and lease LCVs rose £293 (3.9%) at BCA in October to a record £7,784.

Automotive data expert Cap HPI has promoted John Dennis to the role of UK sales director.

Internet and ‘experience centres’ planned to sell used cars but UK launch date still not disclosed.

A comprehensive vehicle history is the number one factor for trade buyers when acquiring used cars and vans online, new research from Epyx shows.

The sale attracted nearly 200 registered buyers and nearly 700 vehicles sold for a 91.3% conversion.

BCA has announced the appointment of James Hopkins as the new managing director of BCA Fleet Solutions, effective from November 27.

Automotive data experts at Cap HPI expect used car value movements to remain relatively stable for the next five years.