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Where are Britain's biggest car buyers?

Jaguar If nothing else, the recent Used Car Market report – published by British Car Auctions (BCA) – reveals that when it comes to Great Britain and statistics, it's unwise to categorise us all into one great mass. How often do we read 'on average, a British driver does X', or 'a typical British driver will buy Y'? Well BCA's report suggests there's a real north/south divide and some of the results may surprise you.

Nissan Leaf EV to cost £397 a month in UK

Tax exempt, Congestion Charge free and costing buttons to fuel. That's the claim from Nissan, which today revealed its new Leaf electric car will be available to lease in the UK from £397 per month. Nissan will take a £3850 deposit for a personal contract purchase scheme and then charge £397 a month.

Infiniti – now it’s the Infiniti Diesel

Infiniti FX30d S will launch in the UK this year Infiniti are trying hard with their offerings and Europe, but one thing that’s been missing in their lineup is a diesel engine. Any diesel engine. And unlike the US – which is probably Infiniti’s key market – where diesels are as rare as hen’s teeth, the UK and Europe are quite partial to a diesel.