Tag : Cox Automotive

Fuel-type forecast reveals radical changes incoming for new cars

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Radical changes in fuel-type demand for new cars will transform the UK automotive market by 2028, according to Cox Automotive.

Iconic road trip helps Cox Automotive smash annual fundraising target early

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Cox Automotive has smashed its annual fundraising target with the help of an epic 874-mile drive from John O’Groats to Land’s End that’s raised more than … Read More »

Fleets to remain ‘backbone’ of EV transition in 2024

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UK fleets will continue to lead EV adoption in the year ahead, increasing consumer acceptance and helping to create a viable used vehicle market, according to … Read More »

OEM pushbacks suggest agency model is a ‘work in progress’

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Suzuki chief Dale Wyatt has reiterated his concerns over carmakers’ switch to an agency model amid claims that several manufacturers are pushing back on a UK … Read More »

Cox Automotive reveals bold predictions for 2024’s new and used car markets

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Cox Automotive has outlined its 2024 forecasts for the new and used car markets – making some bold predictions.

Cox Automotive recruits Craig Bithray to lead Manheim Vehicle Services

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Cox Automotive has appointed Craig Bithray as operations director of its Manheim Vehicle Services brand.

Closing the used EV ‘information gap’ will convince car buyers to switch

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Comprehensive and useful information on used EV vehicles will help kickstart the market, driving demand, according to automotive technology firm Regit.

Used car market set for slow recovery this year, predicts Cox Automotive

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Cox Automotive has predicted a slow yet steady recovery for the UK’s used car sector over the rest of 2023 but warned that challenges persist.

New car market on track for slow but steady recovery, finds Cox

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UK new car registrations are on track to hit some 1.9 million units for 2023; up 20% from 2022 but still some 17% lower than pre-pandemic.

Cox Automotive calls on industry to embrace a new era of uncertainty

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The automotive retail market must now accept turbulent market conditions as a matter of course and focus on factors within its control, says Cox Automotive.

Fleet sector must embrace electrification and mobility, says Cox Automotive report

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A proactive approach to both electrification and mobility will be vital for fleets in the countdown to 2030.

New car 2021 forecast downgraded as chip shortage plays on

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Cox Automotive has downgraded its new car forecast for the remainder of 2021 due to the ongoing sector supply issues.

Industry mourns loss of James Davis

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The automotive industry is mourning the loss of James Davis, customer insight director at Cox Automotive, who passed away at the weekend.

New car market to face more significant challenges, predicts Cox Automotive

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The new car market is to be hit by further significant challenges over the coming months, on top of the existing semiconductor issues.

Cox Automotive continues mobility services growth with FleetMaster buy

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Cox Automotive has acquired cloud-based fleet software business FleetMaster for an undisclosed sum, advancing its work in mobility services within Europe.

Used car values surge but uncertainty over stock

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The used car market is seeing a surge in values, which have recorded their highest increase in 12 years as a result of rocketing buyer demand.

April and May could see surge in new car sales, predicts Cox

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April and May could see a surge in new car sales on the back of the reopening of showrooms and the release of the new ‘21’ … Read More »

Pent-up demand driving online auction successes, says Cox Automotive

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Pent-up demand heralded as the principle reason for strong performance across Cox Automotive’s online auctions.

Cox Automotive grows vehicle services offering with major acquisition

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Cox Automotive has significantly expanded its vehicle services offering with the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of C Walton Ltd (CWL).

‘Hot demand’ for fleet stock over months ahead

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Fleet stock will be in “hot demand” over the coming months, with the wholesale market having already hit “superheated” levels in September, according to Manheim.

Cox Automotive confirms 2019 forecast on back of SMMT figures

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Cox Automotive has reaffirmed its full-year forecast of 7.8 million used car transactions in 2019 following the release of Q2 figures from the SMMT.

Used car volumes to fall due to longer fleet cycles, predicts Cox

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Cox Automotive has published its used car forecast for 2019, predicting that transactions will drop 2% compared to 2018, reaching a total of 7.795 million used … Read More »

Dealers still turning sights to used cars

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Dealer demand for used car stock continued in November as new car availability remained challenging despite a modest increase in registrations.

Cox Automotive drives connected technology focus with new appointment

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Glenn Fishwick has joined Manheim parent firm Cox Automotive as chief information officer to lead the company’s focus on connected technology.

Auto Trader and Cox form digital auction joint venture

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Auto Trader UK and Cox Automotive have launched a joint venture which will merge selected services to form a digital auction service for used stock from … Read More »

Cox Automotive greens fleet with help of Fleet Alliance

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Cox Automotive, owner of Manheim, has awarded Fleet Alliance the deal to manage its 620-plus company car fleet, including making the shift to lower-emission models.

Appetite for used diesels at auction remains robust

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Used car demand for diesels continues to soar, in sharp contrast to new car registrations.

Used car market in rude health over January

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Used car values and volumes started the year strongly following the usual seasonal downturns in December.

Continued appetite for diesel in used car market

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Petrol may be top dog among fleet and retail new car buyers but diesel demand remains strong in the used car sector according to latest figures.

Diesel demand remains strong in used car sector

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Diesel used car sales rose in 2017 at Cox Automotive with both wholesale and consumer demand remaining strong.