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Market Insight 26 MayNew car supply constraints are easings, says Bloomberg Intelligence
New car supply constraints are starting to ease, just as consumers are curbing spending amid high inflation, according to Bloomberg.
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Market Insight 2 SepCar retail's vehicle handovers declined by a third in August
August proved to be a challenging month for car sales as the number of handovers fell by 33%, according to iTrackLeads.
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Market Insight 22 AugSupply chain issues inflicting ‘reputational damage’ on car dealers
Supply chain issues causing delays for new car deliveries are causing greater reputational damage to franchised car retailers than their manufacturer partners, a car buyer survey has revealed.
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Manufacturer 23 MayVW expands EV production capability
Volkswagen is increasing its production capacity for electric vehicles (EVs), in order to reduce lead times for new models.
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Manufacturer 12 MayRenault opens ‘priority list’ for Megane E-Tech customers
Renault is accepting pre-orders for its new fully electric Megane E-Tech, allowing prospective customers to secure one of the first examples of the model for a £500 deposit.
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Manufacturer 6 AugKia boosts UK supply of e-Niro to cut lead times
Kia dealers can expect greater availability of the popular e-Niro model as the brand secures increased supply, cutting lead times to just a few weeks.
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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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Market Insight 9 AprWaiting times for EVs to be the same as petrol and diesel cars, says WhatCar?
Waiting times for new electric vehicles (EVs) are expected to be the same as petrol and diesel models as the new car market recovers from the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis, according to WhatCar?.
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Manufacturer 16 MayHyundai short-term lease to mitigate customers' Kona EV delivery wait
Hyundai Motor UK is offering customers awaiting delivery of its Kona EV electric vehicle access to a short-term lease giving access to an Ioniq EV hatchback in a bid to mitigate the effects on long lead times.
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Market Insight 18 AprLong lead times push PCH customers into medium term rental, says Meridian
Long lead times for new cars are causing a boom in medium-term rental, as PCH customers need vehicles to keep mobile.
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Manufacturer 31 MayVolvo to expand XC40 production following high demand
Volvo has confirmed it will expand production of the XC40 to meet unexpected demand for its recently-released compact SUV.
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Manufacturer 17 NovTesla sparks surprise with unveil of 'fastest production car ever'
Tesla continued to tease potential customers with the surprise launch of a new roadster, claiming that the new addition will be “fastest production car ever made” when launched in 2020.
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Latest News 18 Sep
Audi and Volkswagen singled out for miscalculating new car demand, leading to increased delivery times
Manufacturer mistakes in calculating the demand for new cars in the UK is leaving leasing companies having to extend vehicle replacement cycles and unable to fulfill orders.
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