Nearly a third of motorists (29%) are buying or leasing their next car without taking a test drive, according to new data from flexible leasing provider SOGO.
Less than a third of car buyers (29%) always try to negotiate when purchasing a car, according to a new CarGurus survey.
Drivers aged 55 and over are the age group most reluctant to make the change to electric vehicles (EV), according to Carwow.
One in four car buyers actually enjoys the process of negotiating with a dealer on their purchase, a latest consumer study by What Car? reveals.
Tight budgets mean a likely increase in the number of cars being driven without current MOT certificates, according to Halfords.
As some carmakers see opportunity in manufacturer refurbishment programmes, a consumer survey has found one in two carbuyers would choose a factory-reconditioned used car over current approved used vehicles.
Franchised dealers who fail to sell cars with service plans are losing one-in-five customers to independent garages for servicing work.
Trials are under way with Motability Scheme customers to identify the challenges and solutions to electric car use for disabled drivers.
The Motor Ombudsman’s Knowledge Base online resource has achieved one million views since launching in January 2019.
Insurers have been banned from quoting customers a higher price for renewing their motor and home insurance, than they would pay if they were a new customer.
To convert UK motorists into electric car buyers soon the automotive industry will need to invest most heavily in television and online channels, according to a consumer study by YouGov.
The Financial Conduct Authority will set new rules for regulated financial services including motor finance by mid-2022 as it aims to “fundamentally shift the mindset of firms”.
Fewer than one in five consumers are happy to buy a car remotely after only watching a personalised video or a live virtual walkaround, new consumer research has found.
Consumers love Porsche's sales experience the most in the UK, according to Driver Power annual research published by Auto Express today.
Insurers are in the Financial Conduct Authority's sights as it brings in new steps to stop consumers being penalised for loyalty to their motor insurers.
An evaluation of Motor Vehicle Block Exemption Regulation for the European Commission will decide by 2023 if specific rules around new vehicle and parts distribution are needed.
Facebook research found 1 in 2 prospective car buyers now expect to be able to do so online. Now it is getting Facebook Shops ready to help car brands and dealers.
Anita Fox, head of automotive at Facebook, will join RAPID RTC's VP sales and support (UK) Pontus Riska at the Automotive Management Live Virtual online event.
Almost two-thirds (64%) of UK car drivers say there are some brands of car that they would not buy, irrespective of how good the car, or the deal on offer.
AM's parent group Bauer Media has launched a new service, Bauer Autoventure, to create marketing campaigns and content for automotive brands.