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Industry Used car sales slide three percent despite hype surrounding hybrids

Used car sales slide three percent despite hype surrounding hybrids

Demand for used cars was down by 2.8 percent in the second quarter of 2019.
By James Fossdyke Aug 15, 2019
Manufacturing / Production Mini received more than 45,000 expressions of interest for Mini electric

Mini received more than 45,000 expressions of interest for Mini electric

45,000 is probably more than most of us expected. Hopefully, it will translate into lots of sales
By Mark Kane Aug 14, 2019
Pricing Used car buyers set to cash in as ex-finance cars flood the market

Used car buyers set to cash in as ex-finance cars flood the market

CarGurus says now is the time to capitalise on the finance boom of 2016.
By James Fossdyke Aug 13, 2019
Green UK all-electric car market surges by 158 per cent in July 2019

UK all-electric car market surges by 158 per cent in July 2019

All-electric cars once again sell in higher numbers than plug-in hybrids, which were more popular for 54 months (between December 2014 and May 2019)
By Mark Kane Aug 07, 2019
Industry UK new car market suffers lowest July demand since 2012

UK new car market suffers lowest July demand since 2012

Falling demand for diesel is partly to blame, although electric car sales are on the increase.
By James Fossdyke Aug 06, 2019
Corporate / Financial Global EV sales in June 2019 over 264,000 with Tesla in #1 spot

Global EV sales in June 2019 over 264,000 with Tesla in #1 spot

In June, Tesla simply outsold all the other manufacturers by a margin so huge that even the 2nd or 3rd best struggle to compete.
By Mark Kane Aug 05, 2019
General Fuel type now top priority for new car buyers

Fuel type now top priority for new car buyers

What powers a car is now more important than the way it drives, or so research claims.
By James Fossdyke Aug 05, 2019
Supercars Aston Martin writes off millions as Vanquish sale falls through

Aston Martin writes off millions as Vanquish sale falls through

The plans and tooling for the grand tourer were supposed to have been sold last year.
By Dominik Wilde Jul 31, 2019
Corporate / Financial Porsche Taycan pre orders soar above 30,000

Porsche Taycan pre orders soar above 30,000

The all-electric Taycan could be the top-selling Porsche one day.
By Mark Kane Jul 29, 2019
Industry June 2019 BEV sales doubled in Europe, Tesla surges 250 percent

June 2019 BEV sales doubled in Europe, Tesla surges 250 percent

Tesla Model 3 took one-third of the European BEV market in June.
By Mark Kane Jul 29, 2019
Corporate / Financial Aston Martin share prices drop as UK sales slump

Aston Martin share prices drop as UK sales slump

European sales were also down.
By Dominik Wilde Jul 25, 2019
Commercial Vehicles Van market enjoys sixth consecutive month of growth in June

Van market enjoys sixth consecutive month of growth in June

Van and pick-up market's fortunes contrast with those of the car market.
By James Fossdyke Jul 16, 2019
Industry Almost 11% of all Jaguars sold globally in June 2019 were electric

Almost 11% of all Jaguars sold globally in June 2019 were electric

More than 1-in-10 Jaguars sold globally are all-electric, but will demand allow for more?
By Mark Kane Jul 12, 2019
Corporate / Financial PHEV UK sales collapsed by 50 percent in June 2019

PHEV UK sales collapsed by 50 percent in June 2019

The all-electric car sales increased 62% year-over-year, but plug-in hybrids totally collapsed by over 50%!
By Mark Kane Jul 11, 2019
Corporate / Financial Number of private cars bought on finance fell by four percent in May

Number of private cars bought on finance fell by four percent in May

But financiers still offered advances worth almost £1.6bn.
By James Fossdyke Jul 09, 2019
General New car market slumps yet again amid sluggish hybrid sales

New car market slumps yet again amid sluggish hybrid sales

Hybrid sales were down almost five percent.
By James Fossdyke Jul 08, 2019
Government Industry body urges tax changes as company car numbers fall

Industry body urges tax changes as company car numbers fall

BVRLA says drivers are deterred by big bills.
By James Fossdyke Jul 04, 2019
Manufacturing / Production Tesla delivers record-smashing 95,200 units globally in Q2

Tesla delivers record-smashing 95,200 units globally in Q2

Easily beats Q1 and sets a new record.
By Eric Loveday Jul 03, 2019
Supercars Aston Martin says it could’ve sold six times more Valkyries

Aston Martin says it could’ve sold six times more Valkyries

Still, just 150 examples will be assembled.
By Anthony Karr Jul 02, 2019
Green In May 2019, plug-in electric car sales in Europe exceeded 36,000

In May 2019, plug-in electric car sales in Europe exceeded 36,000

Sales of BEVs increased 85 percent year-over-year to 22,800, while PHEVs further decreased 13 percent to 13,400.
By Mark Kane Jun 30, 2019
Green In May 2019, plug-in EV car sales in Europe increased by 28%

In May 2019, plug-in EV car sales in Europe increased by 28%

Renault ZOE was the best selling plug-in model in Europe again, by a wide margin.
By Mark Kane Jun 29, 2019
Manufacturing / Production Jaguar I-PACE sales almost hit 1,600 in May 2019

Jaguar I-PACE sales almost hit 1,600 in May 2019

Again one in eight Jaguar sold globally was electric!
By Mark Kane Jun 14, 2019
General Women more likely to buy a car online than men

Women more likely to buy a car online than men

The new-fangled buying method hasn't been taken up by many men
By Dominik Wilde Jun 14, 2019
Industry Tesla Model 3 tops Audi E-Tron & Jaguar I-Pace in UK

Tesla Model 3 tops Audi E-Tron & Jaguar I-Pace in UK

This American all-electric car makes amazing strides in the UK over offerings from sought-after European legends.
By Steven Loveday Jun 13, 2019
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