Retailers remain car buyers’ top choice
The majority of car owners (55%) still buy their car from a car showroom, increasing to 64% of over 55s, compared to just 38% of under 34s. The survey of […]
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MOT matters to new buyers
A study by BookMyGarage has revealed that three-quarters of motorists are likely to check the MOT history of a used vehicle they are thinking about purchasing. The majority of perspective […]
Diesel demand down five per cent
Diesel cars continue to be faded out from the UK new car market, with just five per cent of new car buyers stating they’re looking to buy one. This is […]
Used car buyers turn to automatics
Automatics now make up as much as 72% of the used car market in parts of the UK, with their numbers bolstered by the increasing popularity of electric vehicles. This […]
Used car prices levelling off
The average price of a used car increased by 32.2% year-on-year in April, according to data from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index. Although it marks the 25th month of consecutive […]
Safety stars shine for new car buyers
More than 80% of new car buyers would not buy a car with a Euro NCAP safety rating below 4 stars. This is according to research conducted by What Car?, […]
Car buyers turn to online solutions
New data shows the rapid growth of online vehicle purchases in the UK and across Europe. Automotive eCommerce company drivvn said a digital-first approach is increasingly being adopted for new […]
Test drives double in March
New data shows the number of test drives completed in March doubled against the same month last year. According to lead management experts at iTrackLEADS, the test drive data was […]
Buyers go online for better deals
New research has found that the rise in used car prices and a lack of vehicle availability is pushing more than three-quarters of used buyers to consider shopping entirely online. […]
Subscription could smooth EV uptake
Subscription models could help new car buyers who are hesitant about electric vehicles make the switch to the technology, according to the latest industry research by What Car?. A subscription […]
Car finance makes strong start to 2022
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that the consumer car finance market reported new business volumes up in January 2022 by 43% compared with the […]
EV demand hits price barrier
AutoTrader has reported an unexpected decline in interest in electric vehicles on its website. Pure electric vehicles accounted for 11.6% of new car sales in 2021, up from 6.6% in […]