Mike Cutts

Marketcheck provides invaluable insights for automotive dealers by offering comprehensive data on used car listings. Our platform enables dealers to 👇 - Analyse market trends with real-time data - Track average DOM and pricing strategies - And plenty more...

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I've seen a lot of discussion about how the retail EV share of the new car market is better than the official SMMT figures suggest because consumers are using salary sacrifice schemes to buy EVs. However, if that was the case, I think you'd expect the fleet/business share of EV registrations to be even higher.

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UK Automotive News! Fuel duty freeze is set to continue, offering relief at the pump. Plus, a £500 million investment will go towards road maintenance, aiming to improve driving conditions across the country. These measures help keep fuel affordable while enhancing infrastructure for a smoother journey ahead. #automotive #news #budget #fuelduty #roadmaintenance #carparts #aftermarket

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Worldwide Passenger Comfort #NationalSimplicityDay #SimplePleasures #BrusaSeating #Vogelsitze #AircraftSeating #WorldwidePassengerComfort #compliance #creativity #quality #transportation #designer #testing #stage #mechanical #development #research #future #design #work #industrialdesign #hydrogen #innovation #Bus #Transport #MBTA #NewFlyer #ElectricBuses #BusFleets #reverseengineering #technology

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⚡Could incentives spark BEV growth in the UK? 🗨 The UK’s automotive sector needs closer cooperation with the country’s government to deliver its full growth potential, while also allowing for a smoother transition to zero-emission motoring. This was the call from the recent Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) International #Automotive Summit. With the country gearing up for a #generalelection, there is an opportunity to further define automotive policies and ensure the industry continues to benefit the UK economy. Read more here https://lnkd.in/eZgCztvn #UK #investment #automotiveindustry #carsales #electricvehicles

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I’m thrilled to have had the opportunity to contribute to Bodyshop Magazine (Plenham Ltd) September issue, discussing how bodyshops can thrive amid a rapidly evolving automotive landscape. 🚗💡   In today’s fast-paced environment, addressing the skills gap crisis is more important than ever. Here are a few key strategies the industry must focus on: 🚗 Attracting New Talent: Changing the perception of automotive careers is vital to bringing fresh faces into the industry. 👨‍💻 Training & Development: Investing in comprehensive training programs and providing current employees with the tools they need to succeed is crucial. 🎧 Innovative Technologies: Adopting the latest technologies can bridge the skills gap and ensure efficiency.   At Autotech Group, we’re dedicated to supporting the automotive industry through these challenges, and our brands were designed to help tackle the skills shortage. #Automotive #Innovation #SkillsDevelopment #Bodyshop Autotech Recruit Autotech Connect Autotech Academy Autotech Training

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🚗 Impact of plug-in hybrid tax hike downplayed by Volkswagen fleet boss 🚗 Big future increases to plug-in hybrid company car tax rates are not likely to provoke major changes in Volkswagen’s approach to the vehicles, according to the firm’s UK fleet boss. Owen Shepherd suggested Volkswagen was already set to move away from PHEVs by the time new higher tax rates come in.  Read more online: https://lnkd.in/eHbRP4jD 🔔 Click our follow button to see regular car and fleet industry news and insights, and subscribe to our newsletter 🔔 #BusinessCar #volkswagen #fleet #phev #pluginhybrids #evs Volkswagen UK

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UK car manufacturing faces acute slowdown, output fell -15.3% to 77,484 units in October, the eighth consecutive month of decline. Read more here: https://ow.ly/Uxw650UhnEX

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3 Practical Tips to Use EVs for Your Business Fleet

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Did you know all-season tyres can handle a range of weather conditions without needing a change? 🍂 If you're wondering whether they're the right choice for your driving needs, we break it down for you 👇 #carcare #tyres #automotivenews

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Why not find out more from Artura about how they can help you and your fleet drivers when you need to report an accident, make a claim, or get your vehicle repaired. 1. Report the incident in-app or online using any device (Android/iOS or Microsoft). 2. Step-by-Step guidance throughout to capture all the claims details: location, damages, images, third parties, injuries, incident circumstances. 3. No more late reported claims, missing or incorrection information, and no manual forms to fill in. 4. Click submit, and the team at Artura will contact you straight away and guide you through the whole process, to get you and your vehicle back on the road quicker. #claimsmadeeasy #accidentrepair #fleets #artura #agileclaim

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We contributed some telling insight on Fleet Management and how our Solutions help Fraikin stand out from the crowd to the Business Post SW Edition... Check out the link below to have a read! #FraikinFocus #FleetManagement

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Used #BEV prices fell by 3.8% between the start of May and June according to the most recent INDICATA Market Watch report after a period of relative stability earlier in the year. The Vauxhall Motors Ltd Corsa was the UK's fastest-selling used car followed by the Nissan Motor Corporation Qashqai and the Mercedes-Benz in the UK A Class meaning the Volkswagen Golf disappears from the top three list for the first time in some months. Read our full 13-country 32-page INDICATA Global report at www.indicata.com.

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New electric car that costs just £15,000 to launch in the UK - and it's not a Citroen Ami The Mika electric car is being developed by a little-known Warwickshire-based manufacturer and is expected to cost just £15,000 when it goes on sale in the UK #ezoomed #electricvehicles https://lnkd.in/gJ8JG75m

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▶ Ford dominates buoyant #UK new-LCV market in April - A total of 23,889 new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) took to the UK’s roads in April. This marked a year-on-year increase of 5.4%. However, battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) slumped 42.4% compared to April 2023. - It was the market’s best April performance in three years, helped by growth across the major weight categories. Last month’s best result came from rigid commercial vehicles between 3.5 and 6 tonnes gross-vehicle weight (GVW). - The category surged 122% year on year with 666 deliveries. Vans under 2 tonnes GVW also saw registrations rise to 604 units, up 41.1% compared to April 2023. - Meanwhile, the pickup sector jumped 16.2%, equating to 2,487 deliveries. Vans between 2 and 2.5 tonnes GVW achieved 4,611 registrations, an increase of 6.8%. Read the full analysis here https://lnkd.in/eUMTfQwb #logistics #business #transport #automotiveindustry #Ford #growth

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