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EV demand continues to surge despite consumer concerns

EV demand continues to surge despite consumer concerns

Our latest research shows demand for electric vehicles continues to grow, with dealers reporting increased interest throughout the buying journey. Findings highlight the opportunities and barriers facing the transition to EVs.

25 September 2026 ● Forecourt Foresight ● 3 minute read

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Three in four drivers worried about global events impacting car costs

02 July 2025 ● Insights ● 2 minute read

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Potholes are costing Brits more than £5billion

02 June 2025 ● Consumer research ● 2 minute read

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Motor dealers report rising concerns over fraud

28 May 2025 ● Insights ● 3 minute read

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Car confessions: Motorists admit to fuelish mistakes

13 May 2025 ● Consumer research ● 4 minute read

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Dealer doubts over the 2030 petrol and diesel ban despite Government's accelerated timeline

31 March 2025 ● Forecourt Foresight ● 3 minute read

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Majority of UK car dealers positive about business prospects in 2017

Majority of UK car dealers positive about business prospects in 2017

Majority of UK car dealers positive about business prospects in 2017

13 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance extends UK-wide Schools Tree Planting Programme

Close Brothers Motor Finance extends UK-wide Schools Tree Planting Programme

Close Brothers Motor Finance extends UK-wide Schools Tree Planting Programme

13 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Scottish car buyers gravitating towards used vehicles

Scottish car buyers gravitating towards used vehicles

Scottish car buyers gravitating towards used vehicles

13 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance raise £13k for Great Ormond Street

Close Brothers Motor Finance raise £13k for Great Ormond Street

Close Brothers Motor Finance raise £13k for Great Ormond Street

13 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance expands Scottish branch with seven key appointments

Close Brothers Motor Finance expands Scottish branch with seven key appointments

Close Brothers Motor Finance expands Scottish branch with seven key appointments

13 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

New partnership with iconic Norton Motorcycle Company announced

New partnership with iconic Norton Motorcycle Company announced

New partnership with iconic Norton Motorcycle Company announced

13 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Motorcycle division expands with key appointments

Motorcycle division expands with key appointments

Close Brothers Motor Finance has expanded its Motorcycle Division with the appointment of two new Motorcycle Account Specialists

13 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read

Britain Under the Bonnet finds UK motorists are driving away from diesel

Britain Under the Bonnet finds UK motorists are driving away from diesel

More than two thirds of drivers (67%) say that they are less likely to purchase a diesel car after the VW scandal of 2015, according to an upcoming report from Close Brothers Motor Finance.

13 May 2022 Motor Finance 5 minute read