Motorists' complaints about electric vehicles and dealers selling them are rising, reports The Motor Ombudsman. The latest increase may be put down to a greater number of consumers getting behind the wheel of pure battery-driven models, and the cost of living crisis driving more individuals to recoup financial losses, as pressures on household … [Read more...]
Motorists want to buy from stock not wait – survey
Analysis of website carwow visitor trends between 17 and 25 March reveals that car buyers are increasingly considering in-stock vehicles, as concerns over new car availability and delivery times sway consumer purchase decisions. A survey of 440 motorists conducted a week ago revealed that 80% of buyers would prefer to buy a new car available immediately … [Read more...]
Plugging the gap to EV deliveries
A new trend has emerged in medium-term rental where it is being used to offset electric vehicle waiting times, says Meridian Vehicle Solutions. With orders for many EVs running into six months and longer, there was a market requirement for some form of cost-effective company car provision during the interim, explained Phil Jerome, managing director … [Read more...]
