Buyers flocking to battery electric vehicles as they return to the market - Comment from James Fairclough, AA Cars
Friday, 4 October 2019 09:41
James Fairclough, CEO of AA Cars, comments: “With
the arrival of new plates in September, we are delighted to see
sales increase. “This increase in sales comes as a welcome surprise
to dealerships around the country as political uncertainty and
Brexit have been adversely impacting the industry over the past few
months. “This pick-up in registrations will put a
spring in the motor industry’s step. After a testing five
consecutive months of falling sales,...Request free trial
James Fairclough,
CEO of AA Cars,
comments:
“With the arrival of new plates in September, we
are delighted to see sales increase.
“This increase in sales comes as a welcome
surprise to dealerships around the country as political uncertainty
and Brexit have been adversely impacting the industry over the past
few months.
“This pick-up in registrations will put a spring
in the motor industry’s step. After a testing five consecutive
months of falling sales, the turnaround - modest as it is - has
provided a welcome respite.
“In addition to the new plates, September’s
growth suggests that consumers are taking advantage of the
compelling finance deals currently on offer, while keeping a close
eye on developments in the market - particularly when it comes to
green cars.
“Encouragingly, AFV sales are up again after recording
a drop in sales in July for the first time since April 2017, this
includes plug-in hybrids which recorded an increase in
sales for the first time in six months. Hopefully, this
increase in demand will remain on track and will play a part in
helping the government reach its net zero target on greenhouse gas
emissions by 2050.
“As demand for AFVs increases, it is important
that manufacturers quickly step up to the mark and increase supply
so motorists aren’t left waiting for a long period of time for
their more eco-friendly vehicle."
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