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Market Insight: 2024 set to be the year that sparks will fly

A new year will bring new opportunities for keen-eyed and data-informed used car retailers – especially with electric vehicles – as One Auto API Commercial Director, Rupert Pontin, explains… 2023 was undoubtedly a positive period for new car sales.  As the latest SMMT figures show, last year saw the new car market deliver its best performance since 2019 with 1.903 million registrations, representing a 17.9% year-on-year increase. Close inspection of those figures shows the growth Read more…

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Market Insight: Navigating The Nuances of a Turbulent Market

As 2023 draws to a close, One Auto API Commercial Director, Rupert Pontin, underlines the benefits of keeping your eyes and minds wide open… In our November update we described the used car market as ‘challenging’ and that still rings true today. While we would normally expect things to quieten down at this time of year, the market appears to be under more pressure than we would typically anticipate. New car short cycle activity increasing Read more…

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Market Insight: Don’t be an ostrich

In the face of continuing market realignment, Rupert Pontin, Commercial Director at One Auto API, underlines the value of proactivity… If we had to choose one word to describe the market right now it would be ‘challenging’. That may come as a surprise to some given that the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the October new car market actually beat pre-pandemic levels – up an impressive 14.3% Read more…

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Meet The team: Robbie Denton

Who are the people that help drive One Auto API forward? In the latest instalment of our Meet The Team series, we are delighted to introduce Software Engineer, Robbie Denton. Can you tell us about your background in the automotive (and/or other) industries? My entire career has been in the tech space. I started an apprenticeship in IT support straight out of college. However, my true passion has always been software development, leading me to Read more…

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Market Insight: Informed decisions critical to success

Amidst rapid change in the automotive sector, Rupert Pontin, Commercial Director at One Auto API, takes a closer look at what you can do to protect and maximise profits… A lot can happen in a month in automotive retail. Without doubt, the story dominating headlines in recent weeks has been the ICE ban delay – the announcement that the ban on new petrol and diesel car sales is being pushed back from 2030 to 2035. Read more…

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Meet The Team: Rebecca Worthy

We’re all about positive connections at One Auto API, so we’d like to introduce you to more of the people that drive our business forward. Say hello to Client Services Director, Rebecca Worthy. Can you tell us about your background in the automotive (and/or other) industries? With the exception of a short venture into EdTech, my entire career has been spent in automotive. I joined cap in 1996 and was one of a number of Read more…

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Market Insight: Be prudent to protect used car profits

In our latest deep dive into the automotive industry, Rupert Pontin, Commercial Director at One Auto API, takes a closer look at how risks right across the sector are ready and waiting to chip away at confidence, efficiency and, ultimately, profits. Although used car values are considerably higher than they were three years ago, a gradual improvement in new car supply, and a slight reduction in used car demand, has been behind a return to Read more…

By One Auto API, ago

Meet The Team: Rupert Pontin

In the spirit of positive connections, we’re on a mission to introduce you to more of our expert team. So, next up in our Meet The Team series is Commercial Director Rupert Pontin. Can you tell us about your background in the automotive (and/or other) industries? I started in the automotive industry as a teen in the mid-80s selling cars from a patch of grass outside my parents house but it was not until 1989 Read more…

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Meet The Team: Mark Fretwell

While our day to day focus is on helping clients enjoy simple and seamless data connections, we wanted to take an opportunity to connect you with our team too. First up in our Meet The Team series is Founder and CEO Mark Fretwell. Can you tell us about your background in the automotive (and/or other) industries? I started working in the automotive industry in 1996 but I’ve had a few diversions and side projects along Read more…

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Value My Car? How to do it in 2023

Every car owner someday will ask “how to value my car?”. Determining the value of a vehicle can be a daunting task, and with so many makes and models even experienced car dealers look to vehicle valuation providers for guidance on current car prices. Determining the value of a car can be a challenging task, especially with the vast array of makes and models available in today’s market. Even experienced car dealers often rely on Read more…

By Mark Fretwell, ago
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