UK vehicle dealerships are experiencing an acceleration in electric vehicle demand with customer enquiries, vehicle purchases, and finance applications gathering pace over the past 12 months. New dealer research from Close Brothers Motor Finance (CBMF) reveals that more than eight in 10 dealerships stocking electric vehicles have experienced an increase in … [Read more...]
Automatics overtaking manuals say dealers
More than half of dealers say they “always” now buy automatic cars over manuals where there is a choice, new research shows. September’s Startline Used Car Tracker reports 57% believe an increasing number of customers will only buy automatics and 43% want to meet the needs of younger drivers who have automatic-only licences. Also, 43% point out automatics … [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia unveil first electric cars
The dramatically styled flagship electric vehicles from Saudi Arabia’s national automotive company and first production models were unveiled last night. This national milestone reflects Saudi Arabia’s strategic direction toward developing an advanced industrial sector aligned with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030, said His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed … [Read more...]
Sunderland nets £170M Nissan Kicks plan
Nissan plans to launch a new model in Europe and invest £170m to build it in Sunderland, which this year celebrates its 40th anniversary. The Nissan Kicks – a compact B-segment crossover – features unique e-POWER hybrid technology and will be manufactured in Sunderland, alongside the Qashqai, Juke and LEAF. It is based in the same platform as the Juke but … [Read more...]
Technology is quietly killing off private ownership – LeaseCar
In response to depreciation losses, the UK vehicle leasing sector has experienced unprecedented acceleration. Total vehicle leasing volumes across the country have now crossed the 2.05 million milestone in Q1 of 2026, up 7% from Q1 2025, highlighting the general transition towards fixed-cost personal contract hire as households prioritise budget certainty … [Read more...]
Touchscreen terror trip warning
New research from the UK’s biggest car scrappage comparison provider Scrap Car Comparison reveals that setting a sat-nav destination on a touchscreen control takes a driver's attention away from the road for long enough to cover 476 metres at motorway speed - the length of four and a half football pitches. In modern cars, touchscreens have replaced the … [Read more...]
Vehicle key thefts surge by 4,500%
UK motorists warned as vehicle key thefts surge by 4,500% in 5 years. ChoiceQuote analysed Police Force data to reveal the most common stolen car parts across the UK London is the UK’s vehicle part theft capital, with nearly 300 thefts recorded for every 10,000 vehicles in the capital Vehicle key thefts surge by almost 4,500% in just 5 … [Read more...]
Used EVs must get mandatory battery certificates
Three of the UK's leading electric vehicle organisations have joined forces to call on Government to introduce mandatory battery State of Health certificates for all dealer-sold used electric vehicles, arguing the move would remove one of the biggest remaining barriers to mainstream EV adoption. Electrifying.com, New AutoMotive and BatteryIQ say consumers … [Read more...]
Cautious buyers concern over used BEVs
More than half of potential buyers (57%) say they would never buy a used electric car without an independent check of its battery condition. August’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 77% are worried about potential battery failure and 76% about the cost of battery repair or replacement. 57% of potential buyers say they wouldn’t buy a used electric … [Read more...]
Fleets growing confidence in EVs values, says Cazana
Fleet operators and leasing decision-makers looking to defleet battery electric vehicles (BEVs) can do so with growing confidence, according to the latest retail market intelligence from auto data provider Cazana. Driven by steady buyer demand and sustained high fuel prices at the pump, used electric vehicle values at the benchmark 3-year defleet point … [Read more...]
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