residual values

Sharp pre-registration drive set to increase pressure on RVs

The pre-registering of cars in order to satisfy annual sales targets risks putting downward pressure on residual values (RVs), experts have warned.

20 Sep

All-new Renault Mégane receives best-in-class running cost figures

The all-new Renault Mégane has received best-in-class service, maintenance and repair (SMR) figures at launch, according to data provided by Cap HPI.

1 Aug

Glass's: Brexit won't affect used car market until Q4

The UK's decision to Brexit probably won't materially start to affect the UK used car market until the fourth quarter of 2016, say Glass's.

12 Jul

Charging network key to increasing EV residuals, says Glass's

A much larger electric vehicle charging infrastructure is one of the main developments required if electric vehicle residual values are to become competitive with petrol and diesel, says Glass's.

28 Jun

Fleets ‘need rostrum representation’ to maximise RVs

Rostrum representation from fleets is becoming ever more important to achieving good results at motor auctions, says Glass's.

14 Jun

Used fleet and lease values hit record levels, according to BCA

For the second month running, average used car values rose across the board according to BCA’s Pulse report.

8 Jun

Glass's name top optional extras for residual values

Data provider Glass's have named the top five optional extras that for retaining residual values.

7 Jun

Fleets invited to test forecast knowledge with Glass’s at Company Car in Action

Fleet News is again joining forces with Glass’s to deliver car and commercial vehicle residual value forecast data to fleet decision makers attending this year’s Company Car in Action.

17 May

Record new car registrations put pressure on residual values

Cap is predicting a challenging year, with volumes in the used car marketplace continuing to rise thanks to record levels of new car registrations in 2015.

8 Jan

Emissions scandal costs may rise if residual values are impacted

Experts predict negative effect on residual values for Volkswagen Group.

1 Dec

New white label disposal platform to help manufacturers maximise RVs

A new white label disposal e-commerce platform from Epyx is designed to help motor manufacturers maximise their residual values (RVs).

25 Jun

Strength of new car market is depressing RVs

An increase in the number of cars going to auction – thanks to the strength of the new car market – is casting a shadow over residual values.

1 Jun

Values fall in February as volumes rise

BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that the headline average value fell in February, compared to January, as used car volumes continued to rise during the month.

7 Mar

Retail used car demand keeps pace with increase in supply, says CAP

Growing used car supply is being soaked up by strong retail demand according to the latest market report from CAP Automotive.

5 Mar

RVs: Maximising realised residual values against an increase in supply

Richard Parkin, Director, Valuations & Analysis, Glass’s, looks at how an increase in supply is affecting RVs.

4 Mar

RV benefits for Mazda3

The latest data from CAP Automotive has shown the Mazda3 range tops the tables and beats numerous lower medium sector rivals in terms of average forecasted pound note depreciation.

4 Mar

CAP changes the way it forecasts residual values

CAP is introducing a significant change to its residual values forecasting model, with a year-over-year deflation percentage prediction replacing the traditional depreciation curve.

6 Dec

Leasing companies urged to take ‘cautious’ view on residual forecasts

Contract hire and leasing companies are potentially risking residual value suicide by, in some cases, writing new business based on current used prices even though cars will not be defleeted until at least 2016, it is claimed.

Fleet remarketing 14 Nov

High RVs for new Peugeot 308

Residual Values projected for the New Peugeot 308 will be among the highest in the segment, based on figures released by industry expert CAP Monitor.

9 Oct

Mazda CX-5 receives residual value boost

Mazda’s Mazda CX-5 compact SUV range has become even better value for money due to a residual value increase, potentially delivering cash benefits of up to almost £1,600 per model for fleets.

30 Sep