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Used car prices remain flat for fourth consecutive month as consumer confidence grows
The used car market is showing signs of strength in the second half of the year, with consumer confidence growing and average prices remaining nearly the same for the fourth consecutive month.
Electric car values were the strongest in July compared to other fuel types
Electric car values in July have shown increased consumer confidence in them and their pricing, with the latest figures showing their prices held stronger month-on-month than any other fuel type.
BYD forced to act over ‘ongoing uncertainty’ with its Electric Car Grant status
Chinese car brand BYD has said it has been forced to act following ‘ongoing uncertainty’ over whether its vehicles will be eligible for the Electric Car Grant.
First cars eligible for Government’s Electric Car Grant revealed… and they’re all Citroens
The first electric cars to be eligible for the government’s Electric Car Grant have been announced… and they’re all Citroens.
Tata Motors’ finance chief to replace retiring Adrian Mardell as CEO of JLR
JLR has moved quickly to replace outgoing CEO Adrian Mardell, with the carmaker appointing PB Balaji to fill the role.
Car dealers’ ‘patchy’ records could make car finance redress scheme ‘unfair’ – FLA
The FCA’s potential redress scheme for motorists who were mis-sold motor finance could run into difficulty as a result of car dealers’ ‘patchy’ records.
FJ Chalke chosen by building firm for the supply of over 150 bespoke vans
Family-run dealer group FJ Chalke has been chosen by a well-known building firm for the supply of Nissan vans.
July sees new car registrations fall 5% as Brits wait for concrete Electric Car Grant details
New car registrations slumped by 5.0% in July, but the dip is predicted to be ‘only temporary’ as confusion around the government’s Electric Car Grant is expected to ease over the coming weeks.
Why is the Supreme Court ruling on car finance so important and what is at stake?
The Supreme Court is today expected to publish its long-waited judgment in relation to the car finance commission saga but how significant could a ruling either way prove to be?
Consumers may get payments of up to £950 for car finance claims – FCA
Millions of motorists who were mis-sold car finance could receive payments of up to £950 each after the Financial Conduct Authority announced a consultation over a potential redress scheme.
Mazda UK launches six-year, 100,000-mile warranty for all new cars
Mazda is on a mission to provide ‘one of the very best’ car manufacturer warranties on the market by raising the period of cover of its offering to six years.
‘An excellent outcome’: Read all the latest reaction to Supreme Court’s car finance ruling
Friday’s landmark Supreme Court ruling on motor finance represented an ‘excellent outcome’ for dealers, lenders and customers.
Used car dealer hits out at police for ‘outrageous abuse of power’ over customer dispute
A used car dealer has accused police of ‘an outrageous abuse of power’ after he was arrested and ‘humiliated’ over a customer dispute that got out of hand.
Used car supermarket Motorpoint builds on profitable 2024 in first quarter
Motorpoint has reported that the ‘positive momentum’ seen in its 2024 results has continued in the first quarter of this year.
Electric Car Grant triggers increased demand in used EVs – despite them not being eligible
The government’s new Electric Car Grant has sparked increased demand for EVs with used prices increasing as a result.
Motor finance industry holds its breath with Supreme Court decision expected TODAY
The motor finance industry is waiting with bated breath today as it waits to hear the result of Close Brothers’ Supreme Court appeal.
