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Fuel Duty and road quality top drivers’ concerns heading into the Autumn Budget
Our latest consumer research reveals motorists’ priorities for the Autumn Budget, from fuel duty and road repairs to vehicle running costs and support for electric vehicles.
02 November 2026 ● Consumer research ● 3 minute read
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Britain Under the Bonnet finds UK motorists are cautiously driving towards electric
The number of UK drivers who would consider buying an electric car as their next vehicle has doubled in the last year from 15% to 30%, according to the Britain Under the Bonnet report from Close Brothers Motor Finance. A further t16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read
Britain Under the Bonnet finds economic uncertainty impacts UK car buying plans
Economic uncertainty has driven over a third of drivers (35%) – the equivalent of eight million Brits – to postpone or hold off buying a car altogether, according to a new report published today by Close Brothers Motor Finance.16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read
Close Brothers Motor Finance appoints Rebecca McNeil as Chief Executive Officer
Close Brothers Motor Finance has today appointed Rebecca McNeil as its Chief Executive Officer. In addition to leading the team at Close Brothers Motor Finance, Rebecca will also join the Executive Committee for Close Brothers’ Ba16 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read
Dealer in-showroom experience brought to the online world with Close Brothers Motor Finance
Close Brothers Motor Finance has announced it’s launching a new portal that gives motor dealers the opportunity to take the showroom directly to their customers.15 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read
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 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 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
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
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