Rising consumer confidence driving UK used car market
Auto Trader has reported rising consumer confidence with two thirds of those surveyed planning to buy a car in the next six months. Meanwhile, two fifths said they were planning […]
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Used petrol cars dominate fastest-selling charts
Used petrol cars are the most in-demand models among UK consumers this month, although interest in used electric vehicles continues to grow. AutoTrader has reported that petrol cars are the […]
Dacia ranked number on in electric vehicle searches
New research has found that Dacia has topped all electric vehicle searches on the Auto Trader platform so far this month. Analysis of visits to the site have revealed that […]
Used car prices hold firm in May
Used car prices remained unchanged for the second month in a row in May, according to Auto Trader’s latest Retail Price Index. It found that the average price of a […]
New car demand rallies after April dip, says Auto Trader
New car demand rose in May after a slight April lull, according to the latest data from Auto Trader. It reported a three per cent month-on-month increase in visits to its […]
Used car prices driven up by customer demand
Auto Trader analysis has found that average used car prices rose 1.5% on a like-for-like basis from March to April. This represents the strongest rate of month-on-month growth since April […]
Demand still strong for new cars – Auto Trader
Auto Trader has reported strong consumer demand for new cars during April, with visits to its platform increasing by 11% year-on-year. It found the average new car discount across all […]
Ben Ball 2025 bookings now open
Automotive charity Ben has announced that bookings are now open for the Ben Ball 2025, which will take place at the five-star London Hilton Park Lane on 10 December. Supported […]
Used car values buck seasonal trend
Average used car values rose to £16,915 in March, a 0.1% month-on-month increase. While the rise is marginal, it compares to a typical contraction of 0.4% in March, according to […]
Used cars selling faster in 2025 than any other year
Auta Trader has reported that used cars on its platform are selling faster in 2025 than any previous year. It recorded average sales times of 25 days in March, building […]
#CarTok tips can do long-term damage – Auto Trader
More than 876 million car videos have been broadcast on TikTok under the #CarTok hashtag, however, drivers have been warned to be wary of some of the top tips. The […]
Kia models set the pace in used car sales
Used cars are selling 10 days quicker on average than last month, with two Kia models selling in just 11 days on average. According to data from Auto Trader, used […]