New research has found that almost a third (30%) of motorists feel that the delay to the new petrol and diesel vehicle ban will allow for more time for an expansion in electric vehicle infrastructure .
Car buying consumer “hugely overestimate” the battery degradation suffered by electric vehicles (EV), allowing themselves to be dissuaded from a purchase by its perceived range-sapping effects.
Car retailers have been urged to show support to cash-strapped car buyers as more than a quarter take longer to assess affordability amid the cost-of living crisis and the viability of alternative fuel vehicles (AFV).
Car buyers are "releasing the handbrake" on their purchase plans, with six-in-10 planning to buy their next vehicle within the next 12 months, according to new research.
Carmakers aiming to switch to direct-to-consumer new car sales through agency agreements with their dealers are expected to defer or even abandon their plans by three-in four AM-online poll respondents.
Nine million UK motorists might be ready to make the switch from car ownership to subscription, according to the results of research from Wagonex.
Motorists are being driven into a ‘trade down’ mindset as they explore ways to save cash during the UK’s cost-of living crisis, according to research from V12 Vehicle Finance.
Motorists' responses to a survey conducted by Close Brothers Motor Finance suggests there is “overwhelming public backing” for an extension of the first MOT test from three years to four.
Kia UK toppled premium Japanese brand Lexus’ seven-survey stint at the top of the National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) Dealer Attitude Survey Winter 2022/2023.
Just 17.7% of potential electric vehicle (EV) buyers would consider owning a zero-emissions car if they couldn’t charge it at home, according to a new study.
Mercedes-Benz customers travel further to showrooms than any other car buyers, as consumers increasingly look to purchase locally, research has found.
Previous poor reliability with a vehicle has put nearly a third of in-market buyers off from purchasing from the same brand again, research has found.
Car retailers are being urged to contribute to a survey gathering information on behalf of the Office Zero Emissions Vehicles (OZEV) and could help shape future UK Government’s policy.
More than a third of car retailers claim that their business’ survival will be put at risk in the UK Government does not step in to provide support with their energy costs.
Over a third of UK motorists are choosing to hold on to their cars longer as the cost-of-living crisis makes consumers increasingly averse to long-term finance agreements.
A controversial Hyundai advertising campaign which gives customers a ‘ticking-off’ over their mispronunciation of the Korean carmaker’s name has accelerated its brand awareness ahead of key rivals.
A third of car dealers predict that used car values will slump by around 10% as the cost-of-living crisis impacts consumer confidence to deliver ‘more difficult’ trading conditions in 2023.
Improved dealership experiences, more electric vehicle (EV) range and reduced prices and waiting times on new cars are features car buyers would like to see in 2023.
The National Franchised Dealers Association has suggested that promotion of “exciting career opportunities” in automotive retail can ease young people’s anxiety about their future careers.
One-in-10 British drivers (10%) have been a victim of fraud when buying a car, research by Close Brothers Motor Finance has shown.
