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Industry Three in four buyers delayed new car purchases due to lockdown

Three in four buyers delayed new car purchases due to lockdown

News comes amid turmoil in the new car market.
By James Fossdyke 13 April 2021
Industry UK new car sales 'grow' in March, but remain below pre-pandemic levels

UK new car sales 'grow' in March, but remain below pre-pandemic levels

A dramatic drop-off in demand last month caused slightly artificial growth last month.
By James Fossdyke 07 April 2021
Commercial Vehicles New van market shoots up in March amid 'Covid-contrived' rise

New van market shoots up in March amid 'Covid-contrived' rise

Industry says the market is "still playing catch-up".
By James Fossdyke 07 April 2021
Green UK growth in EV sales driven by businesses, figures suggest

UK growth in EV sales driven by businesses, figures suggest

A car industry body has called on the government to support uptake among private buyers.
By James Fossdyke 29 March 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK car production down 14 percent in February as industry struggles

UK car production down 14 percent in February as industry struggles

Domestic demand was down by around 35 percent.
By James Fossdyke 26 March 2021
Pricing Vauxhall tweaks pricing to remain eligible for revised electric car grant

Vauxhall tweaks pricing to remain eligible for revised electric car grant

The Mokka-e and Vivaro-e have both seen prices fall.
By James Fossdyke 24 March 2021
Corporate / Financial UK new car finance down 35 percent in January as lockdown bites

UK new car finance down 35 percent in January as lockdown bites

But 93 percent of all private new car sales still involve some kind of finance deal.
By James Fossdyke 22 March 2021
Green Government scraps Plug-In Car Grant for EVs costing more than £35k

Government scraps Plug-In Car Grant for EVs costing more than £35k

The subsidy for eligible electric vehicles (EVs) has fallen from £3,000 to £2.500
By James Fossdyke 19 March 2021
Commercial Vehicles New van market grew last month despite ongoing Covid-19 lockdown

New van market grew last month despite ongoing Covid-19 lockdown

It's a stark contrast to the struggling car market.
By James Fossdyke 09 March 2021
Industry UK new car market suffers worst February for 60 years

UK new car market suffers worst February for 60 years

Industry body says it's "essential" showrooms reopen as soon as possible.
By James Fossdyke 05 March 2021
Industry SUVs now make up almost half of all European new car sales

SUVs now make up almost half of all European new car sales

They now make up 44 percent of the new car market.
By James Fossdyke 01 March 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK car production down by more than a quarter in January

UK car production down by more than a quarter in January

Industry body urges government to give the sector a helping hand.
By James Fossdyke 01 March 2021
Industry Car industry aims to employ ex-forces personnel with new covenant

Car industry aims to employ ex-forces personnel with new covenant

The covenant is a "commitment to advocate for recruitment and retention of ex-military personnel".
By James Fossdyke 25 February 2021
General Decision not to open UK showrooms until April is 'disappointing'

Decision not to open UK showrooms until April is 'disappointing'

But the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders also says it "understands" the need to control the virus.
By James Fossdyke 24 February 2021
Industry Brits still prefer to buy cars in showrooms, rather than online

Brits still prefer to buy cars in showrooms, rather than online

Almost two-thirds say they won't buy cars online.
By James Fossdyke 17 February 2021
Industry UK used car market down 15 percent in 2020 as coronavirus bites

UK used car market down 15 percent in 2020 as coronavirus bites

Industry body wants showrooms to re-open as soon as possible.
By James Fossdyke 10 February 2021
Commercial Vehicles UK new van market up two percent while car market flounders

UK new van market up two percent while car market flounders

Van sales were up two percent in January, but car sales were down 40 percent.
By James Fossdyke 08 February 2021
Industry 2021 off to bad start for UK car dealers as lockdown cuts demand

2021 off to bad start for UK car dealers as lockdown cuts demand

New car registrations were down almost 40 percent in January, according to new figures.
By James Fossdyke 05 February 2021
Commercial Vehicles UK commercial vehicle production down more than 15 percent in 2020

UK commercial vehicle production down more than 15 percent in 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic is being blamed for the drop in output.
By James Fossdyke 29 January 2021
Manufacturing / Production UK car production down almost 30 percent in 2020 amid Covid lockdowns

UK car production down almost 30 percent in 2020 amid Covid lockdowns

Just under 921,000 cars were built in the UK last year - the lowest number since 1984.
By James Fossdyke 29 January 2021
General Grey was Britain's most popular new car colour in 2020

Grey was Britain's most popular new car colour in 2020

Just three in every 10 new cars were not painted grey, black, white or silver.
By James Fossdyke 18 January 2021
Corporate / Financial UK car finance market slumped as England locked down in November

UK car finance market slumped as England locked down in November

The finance market fell by around a quarter in November.
By James Fossdyke 14 January 2021
Commercial Vehicles UK new van market down by a fifth in 2020

UK new van market down by a fifth in 2020

It's a slight improvement on the new car market, which shrank by around 30 percent.
By James Fossdyke 08 January 2021
Industry UK new car sales down almost 30 percent in 2020 amid coronavirus carnage

UK new car sales down almost 30 percent in 2020 amid coronavirus carnage

The result comes after a surprisingly solid December minimised the misery expected by some.
By James Fossdyke 07 January 2021
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