new car market
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Manufacturer 8 AugLexus enters Motability scheme with aim to grow sales to disabled people
Premium brand Lexus has joined the UK's Motability Scheme and is offering its self-charging hybrid UX 250h F Sport Design initially to scheme members, who receive a mobility allowance through the Department of Work and Pensions to help them with disabilities and mobility issues.
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Supplier News 20 MayFinance digitalisation explored in new AM magazine, plus AM Awards winners
The May Issue of AM magazine is here, packed with the latest news on the digital disruptors, insights into motor finance's digitalisation, and the full citations of all the 2022 AM Awards winners.
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Market Insight 5 MayUK's 2022 new car sales downgraded as April data shows slump continues
New car sales were down 15.8% in April 2022 versus April 2021, to 119,167 registrations. The SMMT data shows a -33.3% decrease in large fleet registrations.
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Market Insight 10 MarNew car prices rise by 25% in three years
New car prices have risen by more than a quarter, in some cases, in the last three years.
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Manufacturer 27 JanUK car production fell 6.7% in 2021
UK car production in 2021 fell 6.7% to only 859,575 units, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the worst total since 1956.
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Market Insight 6 DecA quarter of November's UK new car sales were plug-in electric cars
November's 115,706-unit new car market brought an end to four months of consecutive decline in new car sales, by recording a 1.7% uplift over November 2020 when stronger coronavirus restrictions were in place.
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Supplier News 16 JulGenesis direct sales, huge MOT need, and supplier insights - new AM magazine
New AM magazine features car brand Genesis, a looming surge in MOT demand, supplier insights across critical sectors and insights into JCT600's property dilemmas
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Market Insight 4 JunDealers maximise May new car sales, find 73,865 private buyers
May’s new car market finished with 156,737 registrations, 14.7% lower than the last proper May market prior to the pandemic, when 183,724 units were sold in May 2019.
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Supplier News 16 AprAM Awards launches, Vanarama's growth plan - here in the new AM magazine
The May Issue of AM magazine is available to read, free, now in digital form here. Interviews include Vanarama, John Clark, Clelands, Gravells and many more.
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Market Insight 31 MarHybrid becomes most popular powertrain for future buyers
A quarter of UK drivers plan to buy a hybrid powered car next, according to new research from Close Brothers.
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Market Insight 10 MarUK prepares to set minimum zero emission distance for 2030 hybrids
The UK Government is set to start the process this year of determining its minimum zero emission distance for hybrid cars on sale after 2030, in its delivery plan.
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Market Insight 26 AugDiscounts on 2020-registered cars put pressure on new car sales
Savings on nearly new 2020-registered cars are putting pressure on new car sales targets for September’s registration plate change.
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Market Insight 7 AugNew car sales show market promise for September plate change, says carwow
Carwow’s new car sales for July 2020 were up 10.43% compared to the same period last year, painting an optimistic picture for dealers.
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Market Insight 6 Aug
New vehicle orders grow 12% in July, says Dealerweb
Orders placed for new vehicles grew by 12% in July, while used car demand increased by 16%, according to the latest figures from lead management firm Dealerweb.
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Market Insight 29 JulExclusive: UK's 2020 new car sales forecast downgraded again by SMMT
The forecast for the UK new car market has been downgraded again as the government continues to ignore calls for stimulus measures specific to the automotive sector.
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Market Insight 6 JulNew car sales reach 145,377 in first month from COVID-19 lockdown
"This is not a recovery and barely a restart," warned SMMT chief executive Mike Hawes today as its data showed 145, 377 new cars were registered in June, the first month out of lockdown for car showrooms in England and Northern Ireland.
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Car Dealer News 29 JunJune registrations and social distanced trading reviewed
AM is launching a new Motor Retail Review webinar, which will be broadcast at 2pm on July 6 and available to watch on demand afterwards.
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Market Insight 11 JunWill cheaper petrol mean fewer EVs?
Petrol prices are dropping but it is difficult to predict impact on new car sales, says AM's analyst David Francis
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Market Insight 5 FebUK hybrid car sales climbed 21% in January despite new car market decline
UK sales of new hybrid cars climbed by 20.6% in January as demand for diesel fell for the 34th month.
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Opinion 17 AugHeatwave and cost of living concerns cool car market - Cazana
There is little doubt the outstanding weather had a part to play in the more difficult trading conditions. Economic concerns have also played a significant.
