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Warning of Serious Blow to UK Car Industry
“If the scheme ends in October and is followed by a 2% increase in VAT in January it will be a serious blow to the British car industry that’s just getting back on its feet.” warns Paul Everitt, CEO – SMMT.
Executives from the motor industry met with Business Secretary Lord Mandelson last week and called… »
Toyota Respond to Claims by Parkers and Times Online
Following our previous Car Scrappage article concerning the Times Online claims that manufacturers and dealerships are offering higher interest rate loans for some Scrappage Scheme deals, together with Parkers’ opinion that buyers would be better off avoiding the Scrappage Scheme altogether, the Car Scrappage Team decided to look further into these comments. And we weren’t impressed.
We specifically assessed the Times Online claims regarding Toyota’s Scrappage… »
Car Scrappage Scheme; Under starter’s orders
Although the Car Scrappage Scheme hasn’t officially started, car-buyers interest has already been sparked with manufacturers and dealers reporting increases in website traffic and showroom visits respectively.
Hyundai is reporting that enquiries are up 400% at its dealerships since the scheme was announced, whilst Ford say that its car scrappage scheme… »