RISING new car private sector demand – with corporate sales just below last year’s pace – has seen the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) increase its forecast for 2012 registrations. April’s rise in new car sales – up 3.3% to 142,322 units – with private segment sales … Continue reading
MAZDA UK is anticipating an increase in fleet sales following the opening of a new dedicated Corporate Support Centre. Thame-based CPM, a global leader in providing integrated sales strategies, will provide a range of fleet management-focussed services to Mazda including: B2B prospecting and database management, test drive booking, marketing … Continue reading
IT’S rare that the Digest highlights in this column a new model. However, amid all the hype around electric vehicles and so-called extended-range cars, Mazda is staying loyal to the internal combustion engine. Demand for electric vehicles has fallen flat due to a range of issues. However, they essentially relate … Continue reading
VAN demand continued a downward trend in April with registrations 19.8% lower than 2011, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Van registrations totalled 14,508 last month (April 2011: 18,081) and with four consecutive monthly declines from January to April, total sector registrations at … Continue reading
INCREASED supply of used cars has taken the edge off used car prices in the trade, according to used car valuation experts CAP. At the heart of the change in market conditions has been the influx of part-exchange cars into franchise dealers due to the March plate change. With … Continue reading
DRUG driving is to become an offence punishable by up to six months in jail, under Government plans for new legislation contained in the Queen’s Speech yesterday (Wednesday, May 9). The proposed drug-driving law is to be included in the Government’s Crime and Courts Bill. Driving under the … Continue reading
ALMOST 9,000 motorists are continuing to drive despite having 12 penalty points on their licences, new figures show. Motorists who build up 12 points or more within a three-year period are liable to be disqualified from driving under the ‘totting-up’ system. However, courts can use their discretion as to … Continue reading
STRONG residual values and competitive wholelife costs have been predicted for Mazda’s all-new CX‑5 compact crossover SUV featuring breakthrough SKYACTIV technology that will deliver major fuel savings and emission reductions for fleets. The model, which goes onUKsale on May 18, also promises company car drivers’ tax bill benefits due … Continue reading