Nearly eight million used cars changed hands in 2018 with the Ford Fiesta topping the sales charts. A total of 7.9 million used car sales were completed, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) – a slight drop of 2.1% year-on-year. The SMMT said that 167,980 fewer …
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New year, new car? If you’re thinking about changing your car in 2019, we have some top tips to guide you through the process. Follow this advice from Tim Shallcross, IAM RoadSmart’s head of technical policy, and you’ll be able to tell a trustworthy bargain from a troublesome money pit… …
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Tech giant Amazon is reportedly moving into a new market and is planning to sell cars. Online delivery expert ParcelHero reckons the UK is to be Amazon’s trial country as it gets its car sales into gear and it’s already hiring automotive industry experts. “From books to consumer electronics, Amazon …
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UK new car sales enjoy their strongest September in 10 years. A total of 425,861 were registered last month – a rise of 5.6% and the biggest September since 2004. Boosted by confidence in the economic recovery, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, September also marked the …
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