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Sotiris Kanaris

De-fleet values rise while part-ex prices fall in January: Manheim

The average price of ex-fleet vehicles rose in January compared to the previous month, while part-ex values fell slightly, according to remarketer Manheim.

Auto Trader: Finance commission rules could benefit dealers

Changes to car finance commission models could promote online car finance and better practise in showrooms, Paul Harrison, Auto Trader’s head of motor finance, has said.

BCA: Average used car value down in January

The average value of a used car sold at British Car Auctions (BCA) fell to £7,955 in January, a 0.6% (£52) decrease compared to December 2014, according to a BCA Pulse report.

New car loan comparison website

A new price comparison website Fairmoney.com has launched.

2014 record year for Nostrum Group

Nostrum group saw turnover exceed £9m in 2014, marking a 29% increase compared to the year before.

ICFM launches one day fleet awareness modules

The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has introduced six new fleet awareness modules, which will be available to both members and non-members.

Paragon Car Finance appoints two new account managers

Ian Haddon and Martin Dolan have joined Paragon Car Finance, the vehicle finance arm of Paragon Bank, as major account managers.

ACEA predicts slower new car registrations growth during 2015

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) revealed during its annual conference that it expects a 2% growth in new car registrations this year across Europe.

January new car registrations grow despite first private vehicles sales drop in 4 years

The new car market had a positive start to 2015, as registrations grew 6.7% year-on-year to 164,856 in January, according to Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) statistics.

Hyundai to rebrand dealerships

Every Hyundai Motor dealership across the UK is to change its look by the end of 2017, to feature the company’s revised branding.