The UK has been declared the fifth best-prepared market in the world for the electric vehicle transition in EY’s latest EV Country Readiness Index.
Consumers love Porsche's sales experience the most in the UK, according to Driver Power annual research published by Auto Express today.
The new issue of AM is out now with insights into dealers’ learnings from lockdown, and how they can prepare for an electrified vehicle ramp up as we near the 2030 UK Government target.
AM's exclusive research of franchised and independent dealers reveals the opportunities and threats 2021 may bring.
Exclusive research of UK car dealer leaders by JudgeService YourPoll found half expect new vehicle sales in September to be lower than normal as job cuts loom.
Analyst David Francis examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and recession on car manufacturers' R&D plans
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Consumer Attitude Survey has revealed evidence of consumers increased interest in car dealership visits despite warnings that buyers intention is failing.
The UK will need to invest £1.6 billion in electric vehicle charge points during the next decade in a bid to service an estimated seven millions EVs, according to a study by Deloitte.
Growth in the UK van parc has been almost doubled that of cars since the start of the century as online shopping boosts retailers fortunes, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) research has found.
Nearly three quarters of car owners (71%) have said they are now considering an electric vehicle (EV) as their next car, up from 25% in September 2017, according to research by Auto Trader.
The Capgemini Research Institute has found that just 10% of major automotive companies are implementing artificial intelligence (AI) projects at scale, despite evidence that the technology could add millions to their profits.
New research from Motors.co.uk has highlighted the importance of dealers using multiple car search websites.
A study commissioned by ALD Automotive revealed 50% of Europeans consider car ownership as not essential.
The Motor Ombudsman has revealed that 54% of young drivers do not know where to turn when selecting a dealership from which to buy their new car.
According to the 2017 Auto Express Driver Power survey, franchised dealers better inform customers of repair costs and progress.
A study conducted by the AA has suggested that drivers aged 18 to 24 are more likely to adopt EV technology – harbouring fewer concerns about range and cost than older motorists.
Research has revealed that while 32% would consider buying a self-driving car, 72% of motorists would not feel comfortable being driven to hospital in an autonomous ambulance.
Car dealers have boosted the number of sales they make upon an initial customer enquiry by 41% during the past year, according to enquiryMAX.
A survey of 6,000 garages across the UK has identified that franchised retailers charge an average of 40% more than their independent rivals for an hour's workshop labour.
The Government has pledged its continued grant support to motorists buying an EV as it announced £109 million of funding for research into autonomous cars and low-emissions transport.
