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Motoring News Industry news & views Vauxhall Corsa is UK’s best-selling car in September with new electric model due later this year Vauxhall sold 12,921 Corsas this September to achieve the top spot. Through four generations, the Corsa has been a sales sensation, selling 2.1 million cars in the UK since 1993, whilst also proving popular in Europe with over 13.5 million sold. Later this year, the allnew Corsa arrives in a first-ever electric model, along with allCorsa “a sales sensation” new, highefficiency petrol and diesel versions. Additionally, in September, Vauxhall was the UK’s second best-selling van manufacturer. Its market share for light commercial vehicles (LCV) sales increased to 12.94% versus 9.12% in September 2018. This was Vauxhall’s highest monthly LCV share for three years. For year-to-date, Vauxhall’s LCV market share also increased to 8.5%, versus 7.4% for the same period last year.
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Audi A3 Sportback is 2020 What Car? Used Car of the Year The popular Audi compact hatchback has just landed the most prized What Car? Used Car of the Year Award. According to the judges’ citation, the A3 triumphed because “it’s great to drive, for starters, and it comes with a classy interior that few rivals can match. It rides and handles superbly too, and it's wonderfully refined and comfortable to spend time in.” New 'Book & Pay' Digital Platform for UK Garages GarageK is a software-as-a-service customisable website platform designed for vehicle maintenance and repair service providers to allow them to manage quotes, bookings, promotions and online payments on their own, ready-built transactional website. It enables garages to improve scheduling efficiency and increase customer satisfaction. Good news for garages and motorists alike.