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    EV adoption held back by cost-of-living crisis
    23 June 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 3 minute read
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    Car-buyers still try before they buy, but a hybrid approach is key
    23 June 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 3 minute read
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    Cost of driving tops the list of customer concerns, say dealers
    21 June 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 3 minute read
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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
    18 May 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 5 minute read

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    Two in three consider plugging into electric vehicles

    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

    Consumers reversing on car buying plans

    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

    Close Brothers acquires Bluestone Motor Finance in Ireland

    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

    Cost-of-living top hurdle for 7 in 10 dealers

    Cost-of-living top hurdle for 7 in 10 dealers

     The cost-of-living crisis is the biggest challenge for 7 in 10 car dealers, according to our latest Forecourt Foresight research. More than half say stock availability is a huge challenge. Read the full article for more detail.

    21 August 2023 Forecourt Foresight 2 minute read