All articles by Juan Destribats
Juan Destribats
Volkswagen tops UK sales for third year running
A total of 162,087 new Volkswagen passenger vehicles were registered in the UK in 2023.
EV sales increase in 2023 despite slowdown in the past two months
Pure electric cars accounted for 19.9% of sales in December 2023, down on the record levels set in December 2022, but close to the 22% which Government legislation is targeting in 2024.
New car market delivers best year since 2019 as fleets fuel growth
Battery electric vehicle volumes reach record high but market share slips to 16.5%.
Fleet leasing poised to deliver ZEV success
42% of new cars added to the BVRLA’s leasing fleet in Q3 2023 were battery electric vehicles (BEV).
Autonomous Vehicles: Navigating technological challenges and regulatory hurdles
Autonomous driving, projected to generate between $300 billion to $400 billion by 2035, holds the potential to revolutionise transportation fundamentally.
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Auto trader predicts new and car market growth in 2024
New car market driven by return to push in 2024, with Auto Trader forecasting circa 4% increase on 2023e to 1.97 million registrations.
Leasing.com extends Macclesfield FC stadium sponsorship
The deal secures the continued naming rights to the stadium for a further three years.
BYD overtakes Tesla in electric vehicles sales
The Chinese company recorded its highest-ever number of car sales, supplying 525,409 battery electric vehicles in the three-month period ending on December 31.
Buyers will switch to new entrant car brands if the price is right
JudgeService’s Car Buyer Barometer, which polled the views of 1,000 consumers, found three-quarters would be tempted by cheaper prices.
Santander Consumer Finance appointed UK finance partner by Fisker
The partnership will see Santander Consumer Finance support Fisker’s launch and expansion in the UK.