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Nearly half of UK drivers rethink EV plans
Our latest consumer research reveals that nearly half of UK drivers say EV tax has influenced their decision, with 22% dropping plans for a new EV and 24% now considering a used one.
14 October 2025 ● Consumer research ● 3 minute read
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Dealers speeding towards online sales as costs soar
According to our latest Forecourt Foresight research, dealers are making changes in the current economic climate by shifting their focus towards online sales. Read more, including comments from our Director of Sales, Lisa Watson.14 June 2023 Forecourt Foresight 2 minute read
Close Brothers Motor Finance raises over £17,000 for charity
In just a week, we've raised an outstanding £17,324 for Cancer Research UK and Make a Wish Foundation!12 June 2023 Charity Week 2 minute read
Five things to think about in the countdown to consumer duty
With the FCA’s consumer duty deadline fast approaching on Monday 31 July, we’ve outlined some of the key things dealers could be thinking about to make sure they comply with the new regulations.24 May 2023 Consumer Duty 2 minute read
Cost of living sees one in eight drivers charging family friends for a lift
Cost of living sees one in eight drivers charging family and friends for a lift, that's according to our latest the Road Ahead research. Read the full article to find out more.19 May 2023 Road Ahead 2 minute read
2023: The Year of AFV Investment
Our Director of Product, Alex Griffin, has created a series of blogs; the first centred on 2023 being the year of AFV investment. Read the full article to find out more.14 April 2023 AFVs 5 minute read
Drivers to release the handbrake on car buying: Sales to accelerate as 60% of UK adults look to purchase a car in the next year
Six in ten motorists plan to buy or lease a car within the next twelve months, according to our latest ‘The Road Ahead’ research. This number could rise as one in 13 haven’t decided yet.14 April 2023 Insights 5 minute read
Charging forward: Just one in six non-electric drivers don’t think they’ll make the switch
According to our latest consumer research, More than a quarter of those driving a petrol, diesel, or hybrid vehicle say they will switch to a pure electric car in a few years once the infrastructure has improved.06 April 2023 EVs 2 minute read
Cost-of-living crisis will be the toughest challenge for dealers this year
According to our latest Forecourt Foresight research, 78% of dealers say the cost-of-living crisis will be the biggest challenge this year.21 March 2023 Forecourt Foresight 3 minute read
3 in 5 dealers say AFVs are more popular than petrol and diesel vehicles
According to our latest research, 3 in 5 dealers say AFVs are more popular than petrol and diesel vehicles. Read the article to find out more!15 March 2023 AFVs 2 minute read