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...]
Motorpoint call out ev running costs
Only two-fifths of drivers (39%) think an electric vehicle would be cheaper to run than a petrol or diesel car, despite EVs being the cheapest fuel type to run on a per-mile basis in 2026. Research from Motorpoint, based on a survey of 2,000 car owners, found that misconceptions around the cost of EVs are holding car owners back from making the switch, … [Read more...]
Used EVs adding to challenges and hitting new prices
The used EV sector is challenging even before the new-plate trade-ins arrive this month, say car makers and dealers. SMMT’s latest used car market data is a welcome indicator that Britain’s EV transition is moving in the right direction – even if not as rapidly as hoped. All-electric models accounted for more than one in 18 transactions between April and … [Read more...]
EVs are on a charge, but not everywhere, say esure
Government data reveals which UK cities have seen the biggest increase in EV and hybrid registrations ahead of the 2030 petrol and diesel car ban but the lowest is Newport. Chester recorded the biggest increase in EV registrations, rising by 1,197% between 2022 and 2025, alongside a 446% rise in hybrid registrations. Manchester and … [Read more...]
Opposition to EVs is entrenched, say Bridgestone
A Bridgestone survey has revealed that a growing number of UK motorists are putting the brakes on electric vehicle purchases, with more than one in four drivers insisting they have no intention of making the switch. New consumer research commissioned by Bridgestone found that 26% of motorists say they will never buy an EV, up significantly from 17% in 2025 … [Read more...]
Interest and values of used EVs are rising
Used electric cars are at a tipping point where both consumer interest and values are increasing rapidly, delegates heard at the Annual General Meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Fraser Brown, director at specialist used electric vehicle (EV) dealer Browns of Richmond and motor retail consultancy Motorvise, said the market had grown by 32% in … [Read more...]
Skywell collapse is warning to fleets
The collapse of Skywell’s UK importer this week is further evidence of the risk to fleets of acquiring cars and vans from new entrants, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, CEO at the fleet software company, said it was very difficult for vehicle operators to assess which manufacturers would maintain a presence in the longer term. “The risk can arise at … [Read more...]
Businesses cut choices as costs rise
Fleets are reducing the length of their company car choice lists in response to a renewed focus on costs, reports Arval UK. Ben Edwards, senior consultant at the vehicle leasing and mobility specialist, said earlier in the 2020s, businesses expanded the selection of models available to employees to make electrification more attractive but now wanted to … [Read more...]
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