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Q1 2025: Consumer Confidence Struggles into the New Year
According to the long-standing GFK Consumer Confidence Survey, consumer confidence was slowly improving overall at the end of 2024. However, that trend rapidly reversed in January, with all of…...
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Addressing EV Range Concerns
The distance, or range, that a battery electric vehicle (BEV) can travel before requiring recharging continues to be a concern for potential purchasers. The ‘letter of the month’ in the…...
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The UK Used Car Market Grew in 2024, and EV Demand Boomed
The UK used car market grew 5.5% last year to 7,643,180, according to the SMMT Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) sales grew by 57.4% to a record 188,382 units Sales of electric vehicles,…...
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How will technology redefine the way consumers interact with UK car dealerships in 2025?
As we look towards 2025, technology is set to redefine how consumers interact with car dealerships in the UK. The landscape is evolving rapidly, and dealerships must adapt to meet changing…...
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2025 Emerging Trends And Their Impact on UK Car Dealerships
The UK dealership landscape is set to undergo significant changes in 2025, driven by evolving consumer expectations and the latest emerging trends. Here’s a brief dive into how these shifts…...
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2025: The Outlook
2025 will start with the Labour government now with its feet firmly under the desk, its economic plan much clearer, and a new US administration in place. This means better certainty for businesses…...
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2024: A retrospective look at shifts in the new car market
In 2024, the UK’s new-car market experienced notable shifts, particularly with the rise of battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Here’s a quick look back at how things unfolded throughout the…...
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Value-added Products to Support Your EV Inventory
As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to expand in the UK, car dealerships have a unique opportunity to enhance their offerings with value-added products. These products not only support the…...
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The Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate – Where Are We Now?
The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate is a significant regulatory framework in the UK aimed at transitioning the automotive market towards zero-emission vehicles. This initiative is part of the…...
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Increasing Car Park Dings – Cars are Getting Bigger but Parking Spaces Aren’t
Twenty-two percent of people say they have resorted to climbing into their parked car via the boot on at least one occasion because the car parked next to them is so close. Forty percent said they…...
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