Demand for petrol cars plummets 21.2%
Demand for petrol cars has continued to fall in the first six months of 2025 with sales into the 28 major European markets down by 21.2%. The ACEA has reported […]
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Marshall Motor Group acquires SEAT & CUPRA Reading
Marshall Motor Group has announced the acquisition of SEAT & CUPRA Reading from Citygate Automotive. The deal further strengthens Marshall’s representation of the SEAT & CUPRA brands and enhances its […]
Used electric vehicles hit record sales levels in June
Sales of used electric vehicles hit record levels in June, making up 6.39% of all used car sales in the UK. Meanwhile, in the under four-year-old category electric vehicles accounted […]
Rising PHEV demand is only temporary
New research has found that dealers believe that rising PHEV demand is only temporary and will eventually be replaced by pure electric vehicles. According to Startline’s July Used Car Tracker, […]
Auto Trader predicts golden era for older vehicles
The latest forecast from Auto Trader is predicting a golden era for older vehicles with 9.75 million new and used cars expected to be sold this year. It expects new […]
Justin Ampofo promoted to Autotech Group CFO
Autotech Group has appointed Justin Ampofo as chief financial officer. Ampofo joined the company as financial controller in early 2023 and was promoted to finance director last year as part […]
Consultation launched on driverless passenger vehicles
The government has launched a new consultation on driverless passenger vehicles ahead of limited trials next year. The consultation, open until 28 September and covering taxis, buses and other passenger […]
Europe’s new car market down 1.56 million units on 2019
Europe’s new car market fell by 4.4% in June and 0.3% in the first six months of the year, according to new data released by JATO Dynamics. It reported 1,250,868 […]
Vehicle manufacturing down 11.9% in first half of 2025
Vehicle manufacturing slumped by 11.9% to 417,232 units in the first six months of the year, according to new data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Car […]
Electric Car Grant will have minimal impact – Indicata
New analysis has found that the government’s new Electric Car Grant will not have the intended impact on electric car sales. According to automotive data intelligence company Indicata, the £650m […]
Electric scooter trials extended until 2028
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has accused the government of ‘kicking the can down the road’ after it extended electric scooter trials. There are currently 18 electric scooter trials taking […]
Tesla Model 3 tops fastest selling charts
The Tesla Model 3 is the fastest selling used car in the UK, according to new data released by Autotrader. It found that the Tesla Model 3 found a buyer […]