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Official Gen-Zers changing minds about driving amid pandemic

Gen-Zers changing minds about driving amid pandemic

The car-loathing generation now wants to drive.
By Dominik Wilde 29 September 2020
Corporate / Financial Ireland: Plug-in electric car sales double with Nissan LEAF on top

Ireland: Plug-in electric car sales double with Nissan LEAF on top

The Irish market is gradually shifting more towards plug-in hybrids this year.
By Mark Kane 28 September 2020
Corporate / Financial Growth in new car market prompts surge in car finance

Growth in new car market prompts surge in car finance

The market was worth more than £1.7bn in July.
By James Fossdyke 09 September 2020
Industry New car registrations get close to 'normal' during August

New car registrations get close to 'normal' during August

Sales were down by less than six percent last month.
By James Fossdyke 07 September 2020
Industry Are car-buying women more at ease than men?

Are car-buying women more at ease than men?

Men are three times more likely to feel 'wary' of buying a car online without seeing it first.
By Dominik Wilde 31 August 2020
Corporate / Financial VW lost £375 per car so far in 2020, Porsche made £9,000 - study

VW lost £375 per car so far in 2020, Porsche made £9,000 - study

There's more to profit and loss than just the number of cars you sell.
By Christopher Smith 24 August 2020
General New car cash discounts of more than 20 percent available

New car cash discounts of more than 20 percent available

Ahead of the new 70 number plates coming in, new cars can be bough with big discounts.
By Dominik Wilde 20 August 2020
Industry Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is still selling well in UK

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is still selling well in UK

The overall package was so well composed at its price that the Outlander PHEV has been on top for about 7 years.
By Mark Kane 17 August 2020
Industry Record used car demand driving prices up

Record used car demand driving prices up

BuyaCar.co.uk is having its best summer on record.
By Dominik Wilde 17 August 2020
Corporate / Financial Mini Electric car sales almost caught BMW i in H1 2020

Mini Electric car sales almost caught BMW i in H1 2020

The BMW i (i3/i8) decreased by half in the first six months, so now Mini sells a similar number of plug-ins.
By Mark Kane 12 August 2020
Corporate / Financial Used car finance market soared in June despite sluggish new car sales

Used car finance market soared in June despite sluggish new car sales

Finance customers rushed to used car forecourts as lockdown was eased.
By James Fossdyke 10 August 2020
Green Brits believe new petrol car sales should end before 2035

Brits believe new petrol car sales should end before 2035

Electric Vehicle Association England is pushing for a 2030 ban on the sale of new ICE vehicles.
By Dominik Wilde 07 August 2020
Industry UK plug-in car sales remains at around 9% market share in July 2020

UK plug-in car sales remains at around 9% market share in July 2020

More than 15,600 new plug-ins sold in a single month is the second-best result ever.
By Mark Kane 06 August 2020
Industry UK new car registrations rise for first time since lockdown

UK new car registrations rise for first time since lockdown

But an industry body warns the industry isn't out of the woods yet.
By James Fossdyke 06 August 2020
Corporate / Financial Women now account for 50 percent of online car purchases for first time

Women now account for 50 percent of online car purchases for first time

They're also more proactive when it comes to online purchasing.
By Dominik Wilde 05 August 2020
General Three in four UK drivers still won't buy a car without seeing it first

Three in four UK drivers still won't buy a car without seeing it first

Just one in five has bought a car unseen.
By James Fossdyke 29 July 2020
Green Renault electric vehicle sales top 300,000 in Europe

Renault electric vehicle sales top 300,000 in Europe

Zoe electric superminis have accounted for most of the sales.
By James Fossdyke 29 July 2020
Industry Audi: e-tron is the top-selling electric SUV in Europe

Audi: e-tron is the top-selling electric SUV in Europe

Global sales of e-tron are close to two times higher this year than last.
By Mark Kane 20 July 2020
Corporate / Financial Jaguar releases sales numbers for I-Pace in Q1 & Q2 2020

Jaguar releases sales numbers for I-Pace in Q1 & Q2 2020

I-Pace share out of the total Jaguar sales have reached a new high on a quarterly basis.
By Mark Kane 13 July 2020
Industry UK plug-in car sales surge in June 2020, Tesla Model 3 in top 10

UK plug-in car sales surge in June 2020, Tesla Model 3 in top 10

June was the second best month ever with nearly 14,000 new plug-in car registrations.
By Mark Kane 09 July 2020
Industry Industry body urges caution as new car sales begin return to normal

Industry body urges caution as new car sales begin return to normal

The SMMT says improved sales in June "barely" represent a restart for the sector.
By James Fossdyke 07 July 2020
Manufacturing / Production Hyundai confirms high supply of EVs in the UK

Hyundai confirms high supply of EVs in the UK

Hyundai aims to be one of the top players in the British market
By Mark Kane 24 June 2020
Industry Used car market sees post-lockdown surge, web searches suggest

Used car market sees post-lockdown surge, web searches suggest

Data from AA Cars suggests buyers are still keen to get new second-hand wheels.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2020
General Drivers still favour showrooms over buying online, study reveals

Drivers still favour showrooms over buying online, study reveals

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the support for dealers is stronger among older drivers.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2020
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