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UK motorists warming to Chinese cars as EV demand grows

UK motorists warming to Chinese cars as EV demand grows

Two in five motorists would consider a Chinese car - nearly double earlier this year. While seen as an affordable EV option, brand unfamiliarity remains the key barrier.

15 June 2026 ● Consumer research ● 3 minute read

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EV adoption held back by cost-of-living crisis

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Car-buyers still try before they buy, but a hybrid approach is key

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Cost of driving tops the list of customer concerns, say dealers

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Close Brothers Motor Finance raises £35k for charity

08 June 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 3 minute read

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Top cars and car-buying trends of 2021

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Close Brothers Motor Finance appoints Jaco Wilsenach as Chief Operating Officer

Close Brothers Motor Finance appoints Jaco Wilsenach as Chief Operating Officer

Close Brothers Motor Finance has appointed Jaco Wilsenach as its Chief Operating Officer to support its business transformation programme, as well as leading operational functions.

15 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance Commended in the Best Business Motor Finance Provider category

Close Brothers Motor Finance Commended in the Best Business Motor Finance Provider category

Close Brothers Motor Finance has been Commended in the Best Business Motor Finance Provider 2018 category, following an announcement at the Business Moneyfacts Awards on 21 March.

15 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance toasts 30 years with milestone birthday

Close Brothers Motor Finance toasts 30 years with milestone birthday

Close Brothers Motor Finance is celebrating a major birthday milestone of 30 years. To mark the celebrations, the company is rewarding all employees with a birthday day off.

15 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Rebecca McNeil CEO of Close Brothers Retail to be the new FLA Chair

Rebecca McNeil CEO of Close Brothers Retail to be the new FLA Chair

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has today announced the appointment of Rebecca McNeil as the new Chair of the Association, with effect from 30 November. She succeeds Richard Jones, who has held this post since 2017.

15 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

UK car dealers confident about business prospects in 2018

UK car dealers confident about business prospects in 2018

Exclusive findings from Close Brothers Motor Finance’s Dealer Satisfaction Survey reveal that the majority of motor dealers (92%) are confident about business prospects in the market for 2018, up from 63% last year.

15 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance partners with REALRIDER motorcycle safety app

Close Brothers Motor Finance partners with REALRIDER motorcycle safety app

Close Brothers Motor Finance has partnered with REALRIDER to offer free access to the motorcycle safety app for its customers, in the first partnership of its kind.

15 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance revamps Head Office as it commits future to Doncaster

Close Brothers Motor Finance revamps Head Office as it commits future to Doncaster

Close Brothers Motor Finance has unveiled its newly revamped Head Office in Doncaster. The refurbishment forms part of Close Brother Motor Finance’s commitment to the Doncaster region, following the signing of its new lease at the

15 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance strikes sponsorship deal with Livingston FC

Close Brothers Motor Finance strikes sponsorship deal with Livingston FC

The sponsorship deal establishes Close Brothers Motor Finance, which has a strong presence in Scotland, as a sponsor of the popular Scottish club, including a shirt sponsor.

15 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

UK drivers still not plugged in to electric car revolution

UK drivers still not plugged in to electric car revolution

UK drivers are still not sold on the idea of electric cars, according to new research released today. Despite the SMMT* reporting that electric cars are now at their highest ever market share, just 15% of drivers would consider bu

15 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read