All articles by Mike Cobb
Mike Cobb
Vauxhall and Ford dominate Motors.co.uk sales in April
Vauxhall and Ford dominated the top ten car models sold through motor retailer Motors.co.uk in April, with Korean manufacturers Kia and Hyundai also showing strong sales growth but remaining just outside the top ten.
JATO figures confirm European car sales growth
Car sales across Europe continued to rise as they entered the eighth consecutive month of growth, with a 4.2% increase in year-on-year sales in April according to data provider JATO Dynamics.
European registrations continue recovery: ACEA
European passenger car registrations were the third lowest for an April since records began, despite marking the 8th consecutive monthly rise according to statistics released by the European motor trade body, the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).
Paragon signs up with DealTrak
Paragon Car Finance has agreed a deal with IT provider Frontline Solutions to use their DealTrak system in the future to help dealers access their finance deals.
Here’s to a bright future
This month’s magazine has been brought to you under a cloud, my colleague and good friend has decided to leave the company and go travelling.
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Dear Diary: Please sir, I want some more
The other day I realised that this edition marks six months since I started working on Motor Finance, and it was a realisation that came with a great deal of happiness as I really do love this job. I get to meet some really interesting people, I get to write and I get paid to do it.
SMMT revises sales estimates after 26th rise in monthly sales
The number of new cars sold in the UK continued to climb in April as the motor industry experienced growth of 8.2% over the month according to the latest statistics from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT)
British built convertibles retain more value
When it comes to retaining their value, British built convertibles are a better place to put your money than their foreign rivals according to data from CAP the automotive data provider.
Lloyds Asset Finance business grows 16%
The asset finance side of UK banking group Lloyds Bank has increased its business by 16% in the first quarter of 2013 according to the companys interim report.
Modified Range Rovers retain 30% more value – CAP
A modified Range Rover or Range Rover Sport from Leeds based vehicle modifier Overfinch retains 30% more of its value according to figures from data provider CAP.