- Ford Triumphs in the Battle of the Scrappage Scheme
Sales of Ford cars are higher than any other make. The Ford Fiesta is currently the highest selling model since the scheme started in May. And on August, 4, 366 Ford Focus cars were sold, over 1,000 more than the second placed Ford Fiesta. Kent, London, Sussex and Surrey car dealers have seen the most success from the scheme, over 18% of scrappage sales have been registered in the southeast...
- Car Sales Soar Ahead of Scrappage Schemes’ Closure
The car scrappage scheme seems to have been a resounding success if February's car registrations numbers are anything to go by. With the scheme due to come to an end on March 31st, it seems that plenty of people are still trying to participate in the scheme before the promise of extra cash towards a new car becomes just a distant memory. Sales up The February numbers for new car registrations...
- Car Sales Soar Ahead of Scrappage Schemes’ Closure
The car scrappage scheme seems to have been a resounding success if February's car registrations numbers are anything to go by. With the scheme due to come to an end on March 31st, it seems that plenty of people are still trying to participate in the scheme before the promise of extra cash towards a new car becomes just a distant memory. Sales up The February numbers for new car registrations...
- Was the Government Scrappage Scheme Really a Success?
The government scrappage scheme boosted sales of new vehicles dramatically but was it really a success? In this article we look at the positives and negatives of the scheme and where sales of cars in the UK are heading....
- Car Dealers – How the Scrappage Scheme Will Save Them
The bustling automotive industry is being hit at the centre of the heart, their very purpose - to sell swanky, steamy cars that will be handed over to a carer who will give it lots of love and attention, increasing their sales and status as the essential key for keeping their body in shape. Although, without nourishing sales, their body is falling apart, which is where the magical Scrappage...
- Mazda Car Sales Rise During March
This month there's been lots of talk about car sales within the industry - with many manufacturers recording a rise in sales. March was the last month of the Scrappage Scheme however - so whether or not this trend continues next month remains to be seen....
- UK Car Scrappage Scheme Was One of Most Successful
A new report which examines how the British car industry can build a sustainable future has concluded that the Government vehicle scrappage scheme's positive effect on sales should not be at the expense of future performance. The report, compiled from findings gathered from amongst the car-makers following the end of the scrappage scheme, concluded that the vast majority of people who bought...
- Car Dealers – The Scrappage Scheme Explained
Heard about the scrappage scheme yet? My local car dealer is participating and if you are thinking about getting a new car anytime soon, then it would definitely be beneficial for you to find out whether yours is too. During this economic downturn, the scrappage scheme is a brilliant tool for......
- Diesel Car Sales on the Rise But is There a Cheaper Option?
With the UK car scrappage scheme still in place, reports show an increase diesel car sales of around 20%. Some manufacturers like Audi are seeing an increase of nearly 35% on car sales due to a high demand for their diesel engined vehicles....
- The Vehicle Scrappage Scheme – What Are the Benefits?
Learn about the scrappage scheme and how vehicle owners can benefit from it. The vehicle discount scheme or 'scrappage' scheme was introduced in May 2009 to help motorists trade in their old vehicles for affordable new models....
- Amazing December Car Sales
Figures just released show that although in general new car sales were down 6.4% during 2009 the December sales were up by an impressive 38.9%. The bad news for car dealers is that it's been estimated that 2010 car sales are going to be even lower than 2009 - the Scrappage Scheme will be over by the end of February....
- Vauxhall Benefits From the UK Scrappage Scheme
The increase in sales has been dramatic, with sales of new cars up by around 11% over the same time period in 2008. Recognising the success of the scheme, the government has recently announced its extension, providing funds to cover an extra 100,000 vehicles....
- Scrappage and the Economy
The scrappage initiative was introduced in April of this year by the business secretary, Alistair Darling, with the intent of injecting some cash into the vehicle industry to stimulate sales and ease the effects of the recession. It also has the benefit of taking older vehicles off the road which will lead to more fuel efficiency. The used taxi industry especially has benefited from the...
- Final Scrappage Figures Released
Now that the Scrappage Scheme has come to an end people are beginning to analyze whether or not it was a success or failure, did it do what it set out too? The total number of new cars sold during the Scrappage Scheme was 372,401, the maximum number was 400,000 so it was mighty close....
- New Car Sales Soar in Scotland
It would appear that the extension to the scrappage scheme has been welcomed with open arms by car dealers and buyers in Scotland. In September, new car sales in Scotland rose by more than 27% compared to the same period last year, and more than double the overall UK increase of 11.4%....
- Scrappage Scheme – Success Or Failure?
Today is the last day of the Scrappage Scheme, the Government's experimental plan to rescue the struggling car industry during the global recession. So, 10 months and £400 million later... has it been worth it?...
- Will There Be Life After the Scrappage Scheme?
Last month the Government's 'cash for bangers' scrappage scheme passed the half way mark - by August 10th 154,927 cars had been bought under the programme. The scheme, designed to breathe life back into the struggling UK car industry, has been such a success that if the current trend continues, the 300 million pounds allocated will be exhausted by October....
- Substantial Sales From Ford
Ford has been around since the beginning of the Motor car and have stayed at the forefront of the industry since day one. Yet today with so much competition and choice of car how is Ford comparing?...
- Rising Rubber Prices Means Used Tire Sales Rise
As rubber prices rise around the world, used tire sales are increasing to off set the market. Used tires are being purchased as a way to save....
- Ford Motor Continues to Grow in China
China is one of the fastest growing auto markets in the world, and Ford is set to expand in the country. Ford has seen tremendous growth in car sales in the first six months of 2010....
- Ford Deals With Rebates
With declining auto sale auto manufacturers must think of creative ways to increase their sales. Rebates and incentives is fast becoming a popular way to increase sales and compete amongst the other manufacturers. Ford as well as many other American automakers have taken this route....
- Ford Fairlane
The Ford Fairlane concept model is a luxury car, proposed by Ford Australia. It was a top range luxury model in Australia until it was replaced by Ford Galaxie model. However, the Ford Company discontinued the production of the large luxury Fairlane model in 2007. The company stopped producing the model due to its poor level of sales....
- Toyota Sales Are Up, But So Are Hyundai’s
Toyota dealers had strong March sales numbers in the Southeast region despite the recalls and bad publicity they faced in the first few months of the year. Toyota lost momentum those first two months and Hyundai was able to take advantage of it. Hyundai seems to be doing well after the first quarter of the year. Can Hyundai continue to gain market share with Toyota putting out strong incentives...
- 2010 Ford Taurus – New Look, Trusted Name
The Ford Taurus made its debut to much fanfare in 1985 (as a 1986 model). It was perhaps a risky move for Ford. Not only was it Ford's first big foray into midsize front-wheel-drive cars, the styling was like nothing else. In an era where crisply folded lines were the norm, the "soft" styling was decidedly different. So different, some pundits declared it would prove to be an outright sales...
- Ford Debuts Fiesta App
The 2011 Ford Fiesta, is shaping up to be one of the most tech-savvy vehicles in its small car genre. With its SYNC-based cabin technologies, voice command function and integration with iOS devices, it's set to be impressively advanced and so therefore it's no surprise, then, that manufacturers Ford have decided to complement its release with the creation of a Fiesta App, launched for the...
- Attractive Used Ford Cars Online
It's a great time for the buyers who are interested to invest their money into the used Ford cars. The online automobile dealers selling variety of used Ford cars have landed up with an attractive offer of great quality cars and promising after sales services such as winter checks, tyre checks and other sorts of services as needed by the Ford car any time. ...
- Car Dealers – How Toyotas Are Back on the Rise
Here's a story car dealers should read. One month, Toyota's sales were floating on a monotonous lake that kept bumping into dead ends. The sales manager of this one particular company had an idea and decided to gather up his flock to discuss incentives and boost up their determination as sales representatives....
- 6 Tips on How to Replace Ford Headlights
Just like in any other cars, Ford headlights may come in a variety. You may find a headlight for Ford Taurus different from those for Ford Explorer, Ford F150 and Ford Focus. You can get all these parts from authorised Ford dealers or directly from the manufacturer....
