Used car values slowly softening
Used car prices were 1.1% higher in August than the same month last year. According to the Auto Trader Retail Price Index, the average price of a used car was […]
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Fleets driving uptick in rising sales
While the latest data around rising car sales makes positive reading, industry experts believe fleet purchases are skewing the figures. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader has reported a […]
Tickets selling fast for Ben Ball
Ben is inviting the automotive industry to book tickets for the Ben Ball, which takes place at Old Billingsgate Market on 6 December. Ben has reported unprecedented sales to date, […]
Used car price growth eases
The rise in used car values slowed in July, slowing from a 3.2% year-on-year increase in June to 2.8%. This is according to Auto Traders Used Car Price Index, which […]
BMW tops fastest-selling brands
BMW has been named as the best-selling brand in the UK. According to Auto Trader, BMWs are the most sought-after manufacturer across the UK, especially the BMW 3 series, ahead […]
Used car prices up for 39th consecutive month
Second-hand car prices are accelerating at their fastest rate in eight months, according to the latest data from the Auto Trader Retail Index. With an average retail value of £17,756, June […]
Used car prices continue climbing
The current average retail value for a used car is up 3.5% on last year’s levels, which were already 24% above 2021. This is according to Auto Trader’s Retail Price […]
Interest rate rises won’t impact vehicle sales
The Bank of England’s decision to rise interest rates to five per cent is not expected to have an immediate impact on vehicle sales. This is according to Auto Trader, […]
EV marketing leaves women cold
Urgent action is needed to reduce a widening gender gap in the electric car market as the UK approaches the government deadline for the ban on selling new petrol and […]
Carbon Literacy reaches 1,000-milestone
Over 1,000 people from 100 businesses from across the automotive industry have now achieved Carbon Literate status. They were trained by the Automotive Carbon Literacy Toolkit, which was funded and […]
Used car prices still climbing
The latest data from Auto Trader has found that the current average price of a used car is £17,946, which equates to a 3.6% year-on-year increase on a like-for-like basis. It […]
EV interest plummets amidst rising costs
The government has been urged do more to encourage EV adoption as buyer interest has plummeted in the face of higher vehicle and energy prices coupled with the cost-of living […]