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The latest news from Close Brothers Motor Finance and the financial world, plus helpful guides for our customers and clients.

Driven to distraction - drivers increasingly being put off by car tech

According to our latest consumer research, only 21% of drivers use all the tech in their car.

01 August 2025 ● Consumer research ● 2 minute read

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EV adoption held back by cost-of-living crisis

23 June 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 3 minute read

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

23 June 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 3 minute read

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

21 June 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 3 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance raises £35k for charity

08 June 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 3 minute read

Top cars and car-buying trends of 2021

18 May 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 5 minute read

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Most financed cars of 2023

We reflect on the most popular cars to finance over the course of 2023.

02 January 2024 Motor Finance 2 minute read

Cost-of-living growing in concern for motor dealers

82% of dealers list customer affordability as main concern in 2024, according to our Forecourt Foresight research.

13 December 2023 Forecourt Foresight 5 minute read

Motor finance that goes the extra mile for you, whatever your circumstances

Buying a vehicle is an expensive purchase. That's why we believe the way you choose to pay is just as important as the vehicle you want to buy. For over 30 years, we've provided affordable solutions, whatever the economy brings.

21 November 2023 News 5 minute read

Two in three consider plugging into electric vehicles

According to our latest consumer research, almost two in three (64%) motorists say they would consider buying an AFV as their next vehicle purchase - up 106% on last year.

14 November 2023 Consumer research 5 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance raises more than £2,000 for BEN

We raised over £2,000 for automotive charity, BEN, by taking part in the ‘Bangers4Ben’ car rally!

01 November 2023 Motor Finance 3 minute read

Six in ten car dealers call for Government support at the Autumn Statement

Six in ten motor dealers say they need help with rising costs, according to our latest Forecourt Foresight research.

01 November 2023 Forecourt Foresight 2 minute read

Consumers reversing on car buying plans

According to our latest Forecourt Foresight research, consumers are continuing to change their car buying plans because of the cost-of-living crisis.

30 October 2023 Forecourt Foresight 2 minute read

Unleashing the Power of Forecourt Insight: A Game-Changer for Dealerships

Understanding the market and the products available to meet customer need is hugely important for dealers but can be a challenge. Our Director of Product, Alex Griffin, talks about what Forecourt Insight is and how it can help.

10 October 2023 Insights 5 minute read

Close Brothers acquires Bluestone Motor Finance in Ireland

Close Brothers Motor Finance has over a decade of experience in the Irish market, having helped over 130,000 customers finance vehicles. Today, Close Brothers acquires Bluestone Motor Finance in Ireland.

20 September 2023 News 2 minute read