buying habits
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Market Insight 21 Nov
Rising living costs hamper EV adoption
The growth in the number of drivers considering buying a BEV (Battery Electric Vehicle) as their next car has slowed, according to a new study.
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Digital Marketing 7 Nov
Younger buyers fuel transition to online car buying
Almost 40% of Gen Z car buyers would prefer to transact online, according to new research.
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Market Insight 8 Sep
Increasing number of Brits don’t want to be 'locked in' to car ownership
Car subscriptions services are expected to become more popular as living costs increase, causing more consumers look for greater flexibility with their finances.
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Market Insight 5 Sep
Younger drivers favour used premium cars
Used premium cars are attracting more buyers in the 18-24 age group than before, according to Heritage Car Insurance.
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Market Insight 1 Aug
EV appetite in decline, says CarGurus
The number of people who plan to own an electric vehicle (EV) in the next decade has fallen, according to a new study by CarGurus.
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Market Insight 20 Jul
Car buyers defer purchases due to rising living costs
More than a third of in-market car buyers have decided to delay their purchase due to rising living costs.
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Market Insight 10 Jun
EV range perceptions are still harming uptake, finds new report
There’s a disconnect between driver benchmarks for acceptable range and the distances currently achievable by EVs that is preventing more people from making the switch.
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Used Cars 19 May
Used car demand slips as customers become more 'risk averse'
Used car buyers are becoming more risk averse and seeking higher-quality vehicles with lower running costs.
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Market Insight 18 May
Two thirds of car buyers will never buy a diesel
Only 5% of car buyers plan to purchase a diesel powered model and two thirds said they’d never buy one, according to a new study.
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Market Insight 9 May
Two-thirds of motorists want an EV as fuel prices soar
Two-thirds of motorists want to buy an electric vehicle (EV), with the majority seeking lower fuel bills.
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Market Insight 27 Apr
A quarter of car buyers more likely to buy British, research finds
A quarter of in-market car buyers say they are more likely to buy from British brands or choose cars manufactured in Britain to support the automotive sector.
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Market Insight 4 Apr
Hybrid owners most interested buying an EV
Owners of hybrid cars account for almost half of all searches for electric vehicles (EVs), according to automotive ecommerce business drivvn.
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Market Insight 24 Mar
Subscriptions models could help buyers switch to an EV, says WhatCar?
Subscription models could help new car buyers who are hesitant about electric vehicles (EV) make the switch, according to the latest research by What Car?.
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Market Insight 16 Mar
94% of car buyers shopping by monthly cost
Car buyers looking to change their car in the coming months are increasingly shopping with a monthly, rather than total, figure in mind.
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Market Insight 9 Mar
Online car buyers expect dealers to make a higher profit
Online-only buyers expect car dealers to make a higher share of profit, than those buying direct through showrooms according to a new What Car? survey.
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Technology 4 Feb
Demand for online end-to-end purchasing set to grow
Offering car buyers the ability to buy a car in minutes online is expected to be one of six key trends dealers must embrace in 2022.
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Used Cars 4 Feb
Fuel economy becomes less of a priority for used car buyers
Used car buyers are less interested in fuel economy, despite rising pump prices, according to BuyaCar.
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Market Insight 24 Jan
Dealers with higher satisfaction scores have faster stock turn, finds JudgeService
Dealers with a higher proportion of ‘satisfied’ customers are selling cars more quickly.
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Car Dealer News 19 Jan
'Overwhelming majority' of buyers willing to visit car showrooms
More than three-quarters (76%) of in-market buyers are planning to visit a car showroom in the next three months, despite the ongoing Coronavirus risks.
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Car Dealer News 7 Dec
One-third of car buyers prefer visiting local dealerships
In-market car buyers are increasingly likely to choose dealers because they are local, according to Judgservice.