Used EV searches rise on back of Electric Car Grant as July delivers a stable month, reports MOTORS
MOTORS identified a rise in used EV searches and prices in July following the government’s announcement of the Electric Car Grant. High levels of buyer interest were accompanied by a 3% (or £771) rise in average used EV prices to £24,949, the second consecutive monthly increase. This move made EVs more expensive than hybrids (£24,681) […]
Sales staff as important as choice of cars in driving customer loyalty, finds MOTORS research
Dealership staff play a more critical role than ever in securing customer loyalty and driving sales, according to MOTORS’ latest Consumer Insight Panel. The research found staff have a direct influence on 85% of car buyers by making a positive impact on their experience. When asked what would prompt them to return to the dealership […]
Buyers give cautious welcome to Electric Car Grant, with most favouring VAT cut on public charging, finds MOTORS research
Four in 10 buyers would consider purchasing a new EV following last week’s announcement of the Electric Car Grant, but most would have preferred the government to have lowered the rate of VAT on public charging. Research of 1,000 car buying decision makers over the weekend found 38% of new car buyers think the grant […]
MOTORS accelerates Cazoo investment with launch of AI search tool and expansion into used vans
MOTORS has unveiled the latest phase of its Cazoo brand investment with the launch of an all-new AI-powered search tool and the addition of used vans to the marketplace. The AI Discovery Tool is designed to help buyers find the right vehicle faster and with greater confidence. The tool uses machine learning tech to understand […]