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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
Corporate / Financial Car finance dropped dramatically in April

Car finance dropped dramatically in April

The coronavirus caused the finance market to shrink hugely.
By Dominik Wilde 09 June 2020
Corporate / Financial Bentley to cut nearly 25 per cent of its workforce amid declining sales

Bentley to cut nearly 25 per cent of its workforce amid declining sales

Things aren't looking too good in the UK.
By Nico Ylanan 08 June 2020
Corporate / Financial Bentley has sold 13.7 Bentayga SUVs each day

Bentley has sold 13.7 Bentayga SUVs each day

20,000 Bentaygas and counting.
By Chris Okula 08 June 2020
Industry Global plug-in electric car sales in April 2020 down 30%

Global plug-in electric car sales in April 2020 down 30%

Tesla Model 3 shines in bleak April sales report.
By Mark Kane 07 June 2020
Industry UK: Only BEVs resisted sales decline in May, Tesla Model 3 #1 again

UK: Only BEVs resisted sales decline in May, Tesla Model 3 #1 again

Since the times are exceptional, Tesla Model 3 was the top-selling car in the UK for the second month in a row.
By Mark Kane 05 June 2020
Industry New car market suffers worst May in 68 years amid Covid-19 pandemic

New car market suffers worst May in 68 years amid Covid-19 pandemic

A mere 20,000 new cars were registered last month.
By James Fossdyke 05 June 2020
Industry More than one in ten new cars in Europe was a plug-in in April 2020

More than one in ten new cars in Europe was a plug-in in April 2020

Tesla Model 3 is still in the lead, with a small advantage over Renault ZOE.
By Mark Kane 02 June 2020
Industry Industry body calls on government to let car dealers open their doors

Industry body calls on government to let car dealers open their doors

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders says the measure would "unlock recovery".
By James Fossdyke 22 May 2020
Official Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations division enjoys sales leap

Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations division enjoys sales leap

There was an increase of 64 percent despite the coronavirus crisis stumping sales.
By Dominik Wilde 21 May 2020
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