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Market Insight 19 MarData privacy a top concern for UK drivers, LeasePlan survey finds
Results from the latest LeasePlan Mobility Monitor have revealed that car data privacy is a top concern for UK drivers.
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Manufacturer 9 MarLexus UK moves clear of the pack to top NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey
Lexus emerged as the top-ranking car retail franchise in the UK in after dealers showed their satisfaction with the Japanese premium brand’s business in the latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey.
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Market Insight 25 FebCar dealers’ confidence grows as Brexit uncertainty eases, survey finds
Confidence in the 2020 car retail market was expressed by 98% of respondents to a Close Brothers Motor Finance in a survey to gauge the mood among the sector’s businesses.
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Supplier News 24 FebA third of car buyers delay purchase over fuel choice confusion
A third of car buyers do not know whether to opt for a petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric vehicle (EV) amid a fuel type confusion headache which is causing many to put off their next purchase.
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Market Insight 20 Feb
One in four UK car buyers still wants diesel, survey claims
One in four UK drivers would still choose a diesel car, despite the Government causing uncertainty about the future of the internal combustion engine.
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Market Insight 14 FebFranchised car dealers more resilient to 2019 challenges, CarGurus report finds
Franchised car retailers proved more resilient than then independent used car selling counterparts during 2019’s tough trading conditions, according to the CarGurus One Voice Report.
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Used Cars 6 FebEV and used car supply central to 2020 success, dealer survey finds
Supplies of EVs and used cars, consumer demand and efficiency issues will all impact car dealers in 2020, with 54% anticipating increased pressure on profit margins according to a Cox Automotive sentiment survey.
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Market Insight 4 Feb1-in-10 consumers to make their next car an EV, says Deloitte
Car buyer intention is shifting towards electric vehicles (EV), with more than one-in-ten (11%) of consumers now set to make their next vehicle electric, according to Deloitte.
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Used Cars 22 JanNAMA survey predicts rising values for used hybrid vehicles
The National Association of Motor Auctions’ (NAMA) monthly market attitude survey has indicated that many remarketing specialists anticipate a rise in the value of used hybrid vehicles during January.
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Market Insight 20 DecSurveys show car dealer confidence set to improve
Car dealers are hopeful of a more successful 2020 after a painful 2019, according to the latest surveys of the mood within the UK motor retail industry.
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Market Insight 13 DecSurvey paints bleak picture of North East motor trade recruitment
More than three quarters (78%) of motor trade businesses located in the North East have revealed that they recruited under-qualified technicians in a bid to plug the sector’s skills shortage.
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Finance 9 DecCar finance opportunity still exists despite PCP revolution
Car retailers in the North East of England have the biggest car finance penetration success according to a new compiled survey of over 2,000 UK motorists, conducted by Opinium for InsuretheGap.com.
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Market Insight 6 DecAlmost half of car dealers expect 2020 growth despite uncertainty
Almost half of car dealers expect to deliver growth in the coming 12 to 18 months despite the uncertainty surrounding the impending General Election, Brexit and the roll-out of electric vehicles (EV).
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Supplier News 5 DecLatest Ben survey urges engagement on health and wellbeing
Ben is urging automotive sector employees to engage with it about their health and wellbeing after launching its latest 2019 Industry Survey.
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Market Insight 21 NovCar dealers spell out EV improvements needed on Road to Zero
Over a third of car retailers (34%) believe that half of the new cars sold in the UK will fall into the Government’s ultra-low emission vehicle category by 2030.
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Market Insight 12 NovConsumers becoming more aware of click to buy car schemes
Car buyers' awareness of online 'click to buy' car sales programmes has grown by 21% in just a year.
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Market Insight 25 OctNFDA shows franchised car dealers’ appeal amid ownership headwinds
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Consumer Attitude Survey has revealed evidence of consumers increased interest in car dealership visits despite warnings that buyers intention is failing.
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Manufacturer 15 OctOne in three automotive employers cutting jobs pre-Brexit, says SMMT
A third of UK automotive business are already cutting jobs ahead of Brexit and 79.6% have expressed concerns about the split’s effect on their future profitability, according to the findings of an SMMT survey.
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Latest News 11 OctCar finance options confuse UK consumers
Research from Zopa has shown that UK car buyers are confused when picking which car finance option is the best to fund their next purchase.
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Car Dealer News 6 SepMarshall celebrates a decade of Great Place to Work success
Marshall Motor Group is celebrating a decade of success in the annual Great Place to Work survey after 82% of its workforce contributed to a result which showcased the car retail group as “a shining light” in the sector.
