Record year ahead for motor trade industry
According to joint research from Whatcar.com and the SMMT, the motor trade industry is in for a lucrative year. One of the biggest indicators of the coming boom has been a significant jump in online activity. In fact, analysts have revealed that in January Whatcar.com site traffic soared to 3.9 million visitors. This represents a […]
What Falling Oil Prices Mean For the Motor Trade Industry
Falling oil prices are causing global shockwaves and having a noticeable impact on our everyday lives. The motor trade industry is one of the major sectors feeling the effects, with price slumps affecting both individuals and businesses.
Bond’s Best Wheels
The James Bond franchise is famous for two things – Bond girls and Bond cars. The next instalment of 007 is set for release later in the year, titled Spectre, and it has already generated a lot of excitement in the film and motor community. The trailer shows Bond driving an Aston Martin DB10, and […]
5 Top Tips To Boost Your Motor Trade Profits in 2015
As the New Year beckons you can rest assured that business owners across the nation will be brainstorming ways to boost their bottom lines. If you work in the motor trade industry we’ve got some great tips on how to get profits soaring in 2015.
Motor Traders Ready for Electric Revolution
Electric cars haven’t been quite as popular as predicted, but experts are hopeful that within the next decade the petrol engine will eventually die out. Virgin magnate Richard Branson is confident that the revolution is on its way, maintaining that within 20 years, “No new road cars will be petrol driven.”
Service Tips for Electric Cars
The electric car revolution has rapidly swept the globe, with industry analysts predicting that the eco-friendly vehicles will soon dominate the roads. For motor traders and maintenance providers this means that developing an in-depth understanding of the ins and outs of electric vehicles should be a top priority. To help you prepare for the upsurge […]
Scottish Wheels on the Rise
The Scottish motor trade industry is booming, with February’s new car registrations jumping by 15.3%. The data comes from the Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA) and revealed that in just one month, a huge 5,775 new units were registered. This figure is over 15% higher than statistics from February 2014!
Motor Traders Fight Anti-Diesel Campaign
In the wake of an anti-diesel campaign that’s rapidly gaining momentum, the British motor trade industry is fighting back and offering fierce opposition. Should the campaign muster up enough legislative support, diesel powered cars could be banned in certain cities, or charged to enter urban zones.
Take advantage of falling home/motor insurance/SME premiums in 2015
Brits welcomed exciting news last year with the announcement that the cost of home and motor insurance premiums had fallen by 4.5% and 3.5% since last year’s figures. The confirmation came from The British Insurance Brokers’ Association (BIBA), the UK’s leading general insurance intermediary organisation for a comprehensive range of sectors.
8 cars worth hanging out for in 2015
2015 is shaping up to be one of the most electrifying years yet, with a huge number of prestigious manufacturers set to unveil some sensational models. Want to know more? Read on for a supercharged list some of the most exciting new wheels set to hit roads in 2015!