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Market Insight 1 AugOver a third of car buyers interested in subscription services
Over a third of car buyers have expressed an interest in emerging car subscription services, according to survey results published by Motors.co.uk.
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Market Insight 25 JulMotorists buying intention indicates four-fold growth in EVs, says NFDA
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has said that motorists will trigger a four-fold growth in electric vehicle (EV) sales if they follow through on their current buying intentions.
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Market Insight 24 JunUK automotive experiences sharpest business downturn since 2012
The UK automotive sector suffered its most severe downturn in business conditions for six-and-a-half years between April and May, according to a survey published by NatWest and IHS Markit today.
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News 19 JunCarGurus reveals 10 most bizarre things taken on a test drive
Used car dealers told CarGurus that they have come face-to-face with snakes, parrots and a rifle on test drives in a survey to determine the most bizarre things car buyers brought along for the ride.
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Market Insight 13 JunCox Automotive Insight Report respondents predict car dealership consolidation
The majority of car retailers expect at least 10% of dealerships in the UK to close within the next five years, according to the findings of the latest Cox Automotive Insight Report.
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Market Insight 16 MayShowroom visits trigger more stress than job interviews, research shows
A study measuring the impact buying a car can have on stress levels by Confused.com has revealed that it causes more anxiety than job interviews.
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Car Dealer News 14 MayDrayton Motors' Best UK Dealerships accolade is 'Jewel in the Crown'
Drayton Motors has entered AM’s Best UK Dealerships to Work For for the third consecutive year after it became an “invaluable” tool to gather honest opinions from staff about the business.
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Car Dealer News 13 MayMarshall Motor Group ranked 11th in Great Place to Work survey
Marshall Motor Group emerged as the highest ranking automotive company in the Great Place to Work UK’s Best Workplaces Programme 2019 – finishing in 11th place.
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Market Insight 8 May60% of motorists ‘need convincing’ about EVs, says Jardine Motor Group
Research conducted by Jardine Motor Group suggests that 60% of UK motorists remain unconvinced by electric vehicles (EVs) and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), despite a 12.7% rise in sales of to the end of April.
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Car Manufacturer News 24 AprLexus named best manufacturer by Auto Express Driver Power
Lexus has been named as the Best Manufacturer in the Auto Express Driver Power Survey for the third consecutive year.
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Manufacturer 17 AprUK’s best cars to own revealed by Auto Express
The Toyota Prius hybrid has been named as the best car to own in Auto Express magazine’s 2019 Driver Power Survey.
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Car Dealer News 12 AprCar dealers must 'close technology gap' to satisfy customers - JD Power
Dealer service departments are not communicating with customers in the ways they expects, according to the latest JD Power Customer Service Index (CSI).
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Market Insight 10 AprHalf of car buyers disinterested in a test drive, survey reveals
Over half of car buyers would buy a car without taking a test drive, according to a new Opinium survey of over 2,000 UK drivers.
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Supplier News 2 AprBrexit consumer confidence blow deters 2.4 million new car buyers
Brexit, a global slowdown and confusion over the future of diesel vehicles have combined to create a crisis of consumer confidence which may have driven 2.4 million motorists away from a new car purchase.
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Aftersales 27 MarJust 53% of motorists aware of extended warranties, says Motor Ombudsman
A YouGov survey commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has revealed that 47% of car owners are unaware that they can extend the vehicle manufacturer’s warranty once it expires.
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Technology 20 MarConsumers not ready to commit to self-driving cars
Younger motorists are the most likely to buy self-driving cars in the future, but the majority remain unconvinced by autonomous technology.
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Market Insight 25 FebPetrol and diesel car ban in 2032 ‘too soon’, say 66% of UK dealers
Two-thirds of UK car dealers believe that the Government’s proposal to ban on petrol and diesel powered non-alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) by 2032 is too early.
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Finance 15 FebEuropcar Mobility highlights car finance confusion to promote new long-term lease
Just 53% of motorists understood the terms and conditions of their last car finance deal, according to research commissioned by Europcar Mobility Group UK.
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Supplier News 12 FebNFDA questions KPMG global survey's car dealership predictions
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has questioned the findings of a global KPMG survey in which automotive executives suggested up to 50% of car dealerships could close by 2030.
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Market Insight 11 FebAutomotive sector 'confident' up to 50% of car dealerships could close by 2030
Automotive executives believe that 30% to 50% of car dealerships will be closed by 2030, according to KPMG’s Global Automotive Executive Survey 2019.
