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

New Forecourt Foresight research from Close Brothers Motor Finance found that most dealers remain sceptical that the 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel vehicles will go ahead in 2030.

31 March 2025 ● Forecourt Foresight ● 3 minute read

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EV adoption held back by cost-of-living crisis

23 June 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 3 minute read

Car-buyers still try before they buy, but a hybrid approach is key

23 June 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 3 minute read

Cost of driving tops the list of customer concerns, say dealers

21 June 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 3 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance raises £35k for charity

08 June 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 3 minute read

Top cars and car-buying trends of 2021

18 May 2022 ● Motor Finance ● 5 minute read

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2025 is set to be a costly year for EV drivers

Our latest consumer research found that 54% of EV owners purchased their vehicle to save money and reduce running costs. 42% were unaware of changes to three key incentives coming to an end in 2025.

28 June 2024 Consumer research 2 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance partners with fintech Zuto to digitise customer outreach

We've partnered with Zuto to enhance products and digitise the customer journey.

02 May 2024 News 5 minute read

Drivers weigh up price and brand-loyalty when choosing new vehicles

In our latest consumer research, we've revealed the key factors in the decision-making process of drivers looking to purchase their next vehicle.

26 April 2024 Consumer research 2 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance crowns its 2024 Inspiring Woman of the Year

This year’s edition of our Inspiring Woman of Motor awards received hundreds of nominations for over 50 female colleagues - the most nominations ever received. Adele Heatlie, our Vendor Manager, was crowned the winner!

17 April 2024 International Women's Day 2 minute read

Close Brothers Motor Finance launches remote ID checks

We've incorporated remote identity checks into finance applications, creating a more efficient process for customers, partners and colleagues.

15 April 2024 News 2 minute read

The delayed 2030 ban allows for infrastructure expansion and charging points, say drivers

Our new research found that almost a third (30%) of motorists feel that the delay to the new petrol and diesel vehicle ban will allow for more time for an expansion in electric vehicle infrastructure and improvement in technology.

25 March 2024 Consumer research 5 minute read

More than half of motorists concerned by rising fuel prices

One in two drivers say that rising fuel prices is the biggest challenge in the next 12 months, according to our new research.

21 February 2024 Consumer research 5 minute read

Driving into 2024: Half of motorists concerned by rising fuel prices

Rising fuel prices are the biggest challenge in the next 12 months, say one-in-two drivers following our latest consumer research.

07 February 2024 Consumer research 2 minute read

Three in five drivers say car ownership is becoming unaffordable

The cost of running a car is becoming unaffordable, according to our latest research.

05 February 2024 Consumer research 5 minute read