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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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International Women’s Day 2023; why it’s important for the automotive industry to embrace equity for the future, and not just today
We recently caught up with Lisa Frankland, a valued dealer partner from Frankland Cars and Vans, to talk about International Women's Day and her thoughts on this year's theme of #EmbraceEquity08 March 2023 International Women's Day 5 minute read
More than a third of dealerships will struggle to survive without government support due to energy costs
According to our latest research, more than a third (38%) of dealers say that their business will struggle to survive without more government support, and 35% say their business won’t survive if energy costs remain high.22 February 2023 Forecourt Foresight 2 minute read
Close Brothers Motor Finance raise £6,170 for charity Mission Christmas appeal
For last years' Cash for Kids' Mission Christmas, the largest annual toy appeal in the UK, our colleagues and partners collectively raised £6,170 and donated 2,004 presents!24 January 2023 Mission Christmas 2 minute read
Only 1 in 10 Brits expect to buy an electric car next
According to our latest research, only 10% of those studied expect their next car to be electric. Initial cost of electric vehicles is the leading concern.10 January 2023 Insights 2 minute read
Menopause and the workplace: Support your staff
We've been working hard to support our menopausal employees and have implemented policies and measures to achieve this specific aim. Read more from Mandy Smith, our Senior HR Business Partner, to find what we're doing to help.05 January 2023 Colleague support 5 minute read
Top cars and car-buying trends of 2022
The Volkswagen Golf tops our list of the 12 most financed cars in 2022! Find out which other cars made the list and the car-buying trends for this year.20 December 2022 Insights 2 minute read
Passionate about partnerships; how our ethos has been recognised in a multi-award winning year for Close Brothers Motor Finance
Passionate about partnerships, our partners and customers are at the heart of everything we do, so we’re delighted that this ethos has been recognised in an award-winning year for us. Here’s a recap of our award success this year!20 December 2022 News 2 minute read
Petrol still king of the cars: Fewer opting for hybrid and electric models as their next car purchase
Petrol remains the number one choice of car for UK drivers in 2022, despite the upcoming ban on petrol and diesel vehicles.19 December 2022 General 2 minute read
Close Brothers Motor Finance partners with DocuSign to launch remote electronic signature solution
Close Brothers Motor Finance is launching a remote electronic signature solution which allows customers to sign for their finance agreement from almost anywhere, at any time.16 December 2022 General 2 minute read