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Number of Car Loans Rise As Car Buyers Rush To Beat VAT Increase - Money High Street

Number of Car Loans Rise As Car Buyers Rush To Beat VAT IncreaseMoney High StreetIt had been feared that the demise of the car scrappage scheme would significantly reduce new car sales, says Steven Baillie, Head of Loans at Sainsbury's …and… »

More Britons plan to buy cars - AFP

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More Britons plan to buy carsAFP… number planning to buy a brand new car, which is good news for the car industry as a whole as it would suggest that the end of the car scrappage scheme …and… »

Car dealers call for extension of scrappage scheme - TV3.ie

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Car dealers call for extension of scrappage schemeTV3.ieCar dealers are calling for an extension of the government scrappage scheme. New figures out today show car sales increased are up over 60 per cent on this …SIMI seeks extension of Scrappage SchemeMayo Advertiserall 2 news… »

Drivers move out of the fast lane and into the smart lane - Irish Times

Irish Times

Drivers move out of the fast lane and into the smart laneIrish TimesPart of this – 10000 of the new-car sales to date – is down to the scrappage scheme, which applies to cars with emissions of below 141g/km, but according to… »

UK car production drops for the first time this year - Seer Press

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UK car production drops for the first time this yearSeer PressThe scrappage scheme was introduced by the government last year. New buyers would be offered discount of £2000 when they scrapped the old car, …Number of new cars produced in the UK falls in JulyDaily MailCar Production Witnesses Slump of 8.9% in JulyTopNews United… »

Markets: US data sends FTSE 100 falling - Interactive Investor

Markets: US data sends FTSE 100 fallingInteractive Investor13:37 - Car production in Britain dropped by 8.9% in July as the end of the scrappage scheme hit demand, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders …and… »

July car production down by 9% - The Press Association

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July car production down by 9%The Press Association… expected as the comparable figure for last year was boosted by the rise in demand following the introduction of the Government's car scrappage scheme. …UK car production falls in JulyBBC NewsUK car production fallsManufacturer.comCar production drops after end of scrappage schemeCITY A.M.Finance Markets (blog) -LV.com (blog) -RACall 26… »

Car sales continue upward trend - RTE.ie

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Car sales continue upward trendRTE.ieThe latest figures show that car sales continued to strengthen in July, as the scrappage scheme continued to provide a boost to the industry. …and… »

Lookers sees used car slowdown - Financial Times

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Lookers sees used car slowdownFinancial Times“Trading has been tricky [in used cars],” said Peter Jones, Lookers chief executive. New car sales in the UK have benefited from the scrappage scheme, …Record figures for car firm LookersThe Press AssociationDemand for spare parts lifts car dealer Lookers to record figuresDaily MailLookers profits rise by a thirdBBC… »

Luxury car sales help Pendragon - Financial Times

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Luxury car sales help PendragonFinancial TimesPendragon outperformed the market with new car sales rising 14.1 per cent, excluding the effect of the scrappage scheme. The company sells mass market …Luxury car sales booming in UK, says Stratstone owner PendragonTelegraph.co.ukPENDRAGON DRIVES ONExpress.co.ukLuxury car sales 'accelerating'The Press AssociationMotor Trader -Sky Newsall 42 news… »

Scrap car scam warning - Hartlepool Today

Scrap car scam warningHartlepool TodayAndrew says that he has seen the problem get worse since the introduction of the car scrappage scheme by the previous government. He added: "This has been a …and… »

Luxury car sales booming in UK, says Stratstone owner Pendragon - Telegraph.co.uk

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Luxury car sales booming in UK, says Stratstone owner PendragonTelegraph.co.ukSalse of luxury cars in Britain are booming despite economic uncertainty, proposed public spending cuts, and the end of the scrappage scheme, according to …PENDRAGON DRIVES ONExpress.co.ukLuxury car sales drive Pendragon profitsFinancial TimesLuxury Car Sales Boost Pendragon ProfitsSky Newsall 42 news… »

Launches drive up Tata Motors global sales 36% - Indian Express

Launches drive up Tata Motors global sales 36%Indian ExpressHowever, premiums like JLR will be relatively less hit from the removal of the scrappage scheme, as it was more of a boost for smaller, non-premium cars. …and… »

Preregistrations skew UK new car market - Motor Trader

Preregistrations skew UK new car marketMotor TraderSpeaking to Motor Trader he said the current market was "very tough" and suggested the scrappage scheme, which ended earlier this year, had shielded dealers… »

Motor dealers seek extension of scrappage scheme - Irish Times

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Motor dealers seek extension of scrappage schemeIrish TimesTHE IRISH motor industry is seeking an extension of the car scrappage scheme, as the latest figures show new car sales are up 48 per cent so far this year. …Blow for car industry as scrappage scheme to be parkedIrish IndependentSIMI urges extension of scrappage schemeRTE.ieall 6 news… »

Ireland loses out in warranty stakes - Irish Independent

Ireland loses out in warranty stakesIrish IndependentRenault's five-year warranty option has been a crucial plank in building the success of its scrappage scheme this year. A three-year warranty should be an… »