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| Scrappage scheme ends The end of March marks the end of the scrappage scheme, with a massive 330,000 cars sold since it began. Introduced last year to help the economic crysis, the scrappage scheme has helped motor traders sell so many cars that now that the country is finally out of a recession, the economic growth is hoped to [...] |
| Locations of uninsured drivers revealed? A new survey carried out recently shows the locations of the highest percentage of uninsured drivers. These are the locations where the highest number of drivers have an IN10 on their license, this is the conviction code for driving without motor insurance. The town with the highest percentage was Sanquhar, Dumfriesshire which was around 28% [...] |
| Hummer going bust, very slowly.. After selling very little Hummer vehicles last year and a recent deal with a chinese car manufacturer falling through, dealer General Motors are deciding to slowly end the brand. It hasn’t been a good year and traders have not been selling many vehicles in general but this is just another brand affected by the economic climate. [...] |
| Renault launch specific Renault Sport Dealerships It has been unveiled recently that with some Renault dealers reaching high number of sales, Renault are going to launch their own Renault Sport dealerships, trading specifically with Renault Sport models such as the Clio Sport, Megane Sport and Twingo Sport. 11 locations have been chosen and customers can benefit from very knowledgeable staff and even the [...] |
| Headache for Motor Traders but also a great opportunity.. With manufacturers such as Toyota having to recall the latest model of their Prius because of anti lock braking faults, Motor Traders are likely to have some very unhappy clients on their hands. Of course that’s not the only recall that Toyota are having to make, the accelerator pedals on some of their latest models [...] |
| 4 x 4 Mini, Electric Volvo & A new range of Hybrids? A new year marks the beginning a whole new selection of motor shows. Its not long to go for the first one, based in Detroit, USA. In 2010 we are expecting to most definately hear about the electric cars finally coming to be on sale but most definately the introduction of even more hybrid cars. In the [...] |
| Parking charges being dropped in UK Hospitals? A confusing plan put forward by Andy Burnham has put a lot of speculation into why Hospital car parks are not free in the UK. He claims that there is a scheme to make parking free for inpatients and their visitors that are staying for a long period of time. Patients that have regular appointments [...] |
| BMW Introduce their first electric Coupe Coming next year to the UK, the “1 Series Active E” is BMWs first Electric Coupe. Its only limited to 90Mph but its a massive test for BMW to see if it can really take off over here. Only a few will be able to get their hands on the car but if all goes [...] |
| Fleet managers ? Consider the benefits of going Electric With electric cars becoming more and more popular now, fleet managers are having to consider moving over the electric car for their fleets. To try and push the electric car in the fleet market, there are lots of benefits that are being enforced. This includes saving a significant amount of money as electric cars are exempt [...] |
| Introducing?. the new McLaren MP4 Not sheduled for release until 2011, the new (and orange) McLaren MP4 is looking stunning as you would expect. Inspired by the McLaren F1 cars, its shape and looks are going to match the power that is yet to be unveiled. The technology coming with this car is going to be completely unique. The gear changing [...] |
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