buying habits
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Market Insight 22 AprA quarter of drivers ready to embrace EVs by 2026, says Volkswagen Financial Services
Almost a quarter of Brits (23%) see themselves driving an electric vehicle (EV) by 2026, according to research by Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS).
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Market Insight 21 AprHalf of in-market car buyers to visit showrooms in the next two weeks
Nearly half (46%) of all in-market buyers are expected to visit a car showroom in the next two weeks, according to the latest research from What Car?.
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Market Insight 20 AprYounger buyers to drive car sales ‘boom’, says Auto Trader
Almost two-thirds (61%) of 17-24-year-olds plan to spend their lockdown savings on a new car, according to a new study by Auto Trader.
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Market Insight 8 Apr
Half a million car owners could sell up and rent this year
Almost half a million car owners are planning to sell their cars and rent vehicles instead, according to new research.
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Market Insight 14 Jan
Lockdown 3.0 has minimal impact on car buying, says Autotrader
The latest national coronavirus lockdown is doing little to deter car buyers, according to the latest data from Auto Trader.
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Car Dealer News 27 NovLack of ‘basic car knowledge’ makes buying more stressful, says YesAuto
New data shows some British adults find buying a car more stressful than starting a new job, taking an exam, or managing deadlines at work.
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Manufacturer 7 Aug
Online car buyers most likely to purchase on Monday lunchtime
More consumers buy cars online between 11am and 3pm on a Monday than at any other time during the week, according to data from BuyaCar.
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Manufacturer 31 JulHybrids in demand as environmental concerns grow among buyers
Environmental concerns are playing a bigger part than ever before in new car buying decisions, with 49% of buyers saying they will consider a hybrid and 33% looking for an electric model.
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Market Insight 3 JulNew car buyers expect bigger discounts after COVID-19 crisis
Consumers are expecting dealers to give them an even bigger discount on a new car after weeks of paused sales due to the coronavirus lockdown, according to What Car?
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Market Insight 12 JunHow the car purchase journey is evolving rapidly
The appetite for digital solutions has never been greater while identifying and understanding established and emerging trends will help dealers prepare
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Market Insight 21 May
1-in-3 fleet managers will electrify at least half their vehicles by 2025
One-third of the UK’s fleet managers expect more than 50% of their company car fleets will be electric within five years, according to a new Go Ultra Low survey.
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Manufacturer 19 MayLack of education affecting EV adoption, research finds
More than three-quarters of motorists feel that car manufacturers aren’t doing enough to educate them about electric vehicles, according to new research from Regit.cars.
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Market Insight 13 MayThird of buyers unwilling to wait more than a month for a factory order
Car buyers will not accept long lead times for new car orders when car retailers resume activity after June 1, according to research by What Car?.
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Manufacturer 17 AprNissan Leaf revealed as Britain’s best-known electric car
The Nissan Leaf was found to be the best-known electric vehicle (EV) in Britain, according to a survey carried out by DrivingElectric.
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Market Insight 3 AprTypical EV owner not ‘environmentally conscious’, finds Carwow
A new study into the buying habits of electric vehicle (EV) drivers has found that less than half bought one for the environmental factors.
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Market Insight 30 AugMore than half of car buyers worry they aren’t getting a fair deal
Car buyers are more concerned about getting a fair deal than any other aspect of visiting a dealership, according to Motors.co.uk’s Consumer Insight Panel survey.
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Market Insight 5 AugPowertrain becomes number one factor for car buyers
British car buyers now consider a car’s powertrain to be the most important factor when deciding on a new vehicle, according to CitNow.
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Market Insight 25 JulCar buyers favour hybrids for next purchase
Car buyers are more likely to buy a hybrid over a diesel for their next car purchase, according to a new study by Motors.co.uk.
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Market Insight 14 JunWomen 'more likely' to buy cars online, says Buyacar
Women are 71% more likely to buy a new car online than men, according to a new study from Buyacar.
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Digital Marketing 4 FebLeasing.com launches ‘say goodbye to buying’ campaign
Contracthireandleasing.com has re-launched as Leasing.com, with a refreshed desire to move motorists out of ownership and into usership.
