buying habits
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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 May1-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.
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Market Insight 20 SepConsumer preference between new and used cars is ‘neck and neck’, says Close Brothers
Consumers’ preference between new and used cars is neck and neck as Britain Under the Bonnet report shows a 1% difference.
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Market Insight 28 AugElectric car sales set to overtake diesel by 2020
Dealers will be selling more electric cars than diesels by 2020, according to analysis by Leasing Options.
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Market Insight 27 AprDealerships need to recruit more female staff in order to gain the trust of women buyers.
A new study by Auto Trader into the diversity of the motor industry has found that 94% of women don’t trust car dealerships.
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Market Insight 27 MarRegional variation in car running cost affects buying habits
Drivers in the West Midlands are paying £177 more to run their cars than any other region in the UK, prompting them to buy smaller, more efficient cars.
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Market Insight 16 FebAdd-ons tempt one in three car buyers
A new survey has revealed that a third of car buyers exceeded their budget in order to include add-ons and optional extras.
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Market Insight 12 FebHybrid and diesel cars still best choice for majority of motorists
Hybrid vehicles could be the right choice for the majority of UK motorists, according to data from What Car’s What Fuel tool.
