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Reluctance to use public transport sees move towards motor

Reluctance to use public transport sees move towards motor

The pandemic has prompted a spike in commuters opting to drive to work instead of using public transport, according to new study from Close Brothers Motor Finance. Well over a third (37%) of UK adults confirmed their preferred met

18 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Covid-19 puts the brakes on 9.3 million car buying plans

Covid-19 puts the brakes on 9.3 million car buying plans

Covid-19 has polarised the world, and the nation – including car buyers, according to research from episode one of the annual Britain Under the Bonnet report, from Close Brothers Motor Finance. Well over a third (38%) of drivers a

17 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Hybrid accelerates as most popular car type for future car buyers

Hybrid accelerates as most popular car type for future car buyers

One in four (26%) UK drivers plan to opt for a hybrid car as their next vehicle purchase, according to research conducted for Close Brothers Motor Finance’s upcoming Britain Under the Bonnet Report. The fifth iteration of the repo

16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read