Articles by Aimee Turner - Page 30
LCV market logged 350,000 registrations in 2024, despite BEV challenges
The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market posted a 3.0% growth in 2024, with 351,834 new registrations making it the best year for fleet renewal since 2021, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Kia UK chief welcomes ZEV mandate consultation, calls for clarity on hybrid rules
Kia’s UK chief has welcomed the review of ZEV mandate regulations that will guide the industry until 2035 but cautions that the UK government has no intention of walking away from its proposed trajectory.
Volkswagen Golf tops Close Brothers’ most financed cars of 2024
The Volkswagen Golf has overtaken the Ford Fiesta to become the most financed car of 2024, according to data released by Close Brothers Motor Finance, reflecting how economic pressures are driving buyers toward more practical and affordable cars.
Used car market provides reasons to be cheerful after seasonal dip
The used car market saw a typical seasonal decline in December, with the average value of a three-year-old, 60,000-mile vehicle dropping by 1.5%, equating to approximately £260, according to data from Cap HPI.