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Budget signals reduced risk of new car oversupply in UK

Downward pressure on sterling resulting from the 2013 Budget statement could reduce the risk of new car oversupply and prevent a dramatic downturn in residual values, according to CAP.

22 Mar

Overseas demand pushing up used vehicle prices

Demand for used vehicles overseas is leading to cars targeted for export selling for up to twice their UK value or more at auction, says CAP.

11 Mar

CAP experts still sceptical of 13 plate superstition impact

Fears that motorists will steer clear of this month's ‘13 plate' new cars are unfounded, say CAP - the car information experts.

5 Mar

Glass’s reveals ambitions for fleet and finance sector

Glass’s will be targeting new business in the fleet and finance sector as it aims to increase competition for vehicle valuation.

26 Feb

CAP reports strong retail demand for used cars

Retail demand for used cars is stronger than at any time since September last year, according to CAP Automotive.

14 Feb

CAP launches new version of vehicle pricing tool

CAP has launched version 2.0 of its vehicle pricing tool Valuation Anywhere.

8 Feb

Used car values to weaken in 2013

CAP predicts new incentives to tempt retail customers into showrooms but admits the results will be a fall in used car values.

4 Feb

CAP poaches former Glass's editor

CAP Automotive has appointed Adrian Rushmore to the role of operations director as part of its drive for growth.

7 Jan

Ford Fiesta scoops ‘Used Car of the Year’ award

The Ford Fiesta has been named ‘Used Car of the Year 2012' by CAP.

17 Dec

CAP warns of higher motoring taxes

A 'tax trap' is closing in on the Government as the efficiency of today’s new cars threatens to starve the Treasury of revenue, according to CAP Automotive - the car information experts.

28 Nov

CAP singles out new Skoda for praise

Skoda's low-cost/high-value strategy on the new Rapid hatchback will pay off come defleeting time, says market analyst.

20 Nov

Used car values 'falling daily', according to CAP

Research for CAP Black Book Live has revealed weakening used car trade values during November as supply increases and dealers become more cautious.

15 Nov

Reveal true picture of pre-registrations, says CAP

Pre-registrations are a lifeline for hard-pressed dealers as well as a benefit for consumers and it is time to bring them out from the cold, says Philip Nothard of CAP - the used car pricing experts.

31 Aug

CAP reveals latest car colour trends

White cars hold their value best while greens and maroons are the kiss of death in terms of depreciation, according to CAP.

2 Jul

CAP launches Black Book Live

CAP has launched Black Book Live, a fully researched independent used car valuation system that publishes trade price changes as soon as they are identified.

1 May

Budget brings boost for all diesel company car drivers, says CAP

CAP has confirmed with the Treasury that the removal of the 3% diesel surcharge, announced by the Chancellor in last month's Budget, will apply to all registered diesel vehicles and not just those registered after April 2016.

3 Apr

CAP's owners put the data provider up for sale

Used car data provider CAP has been put up for sale by Emap for an estimated £150 million.

30 Mar

Dealers squeezed between rising values and volume reductions

Rising used car trade values will increase the squeeze on dealer profitability in February and beyond, according to the independent benchmark used car pricing guide CAP Black Book.

7 Feb

Nissan Qashqai named as CAP Used Car of the Year 2011

The Nissan Qashqai has been voted ‘Used Car of the Year’ for the second year running by used car pricing experts CAP.

22 Dec

Used car prices ‘unusually stable’ reports CAP Black Book

Trade values moving into November were ‘unusually stable' for the time of year, according to the latest edition of CAP Black Book, the benchmark guide to used car prices.

1 Nov