New car sales tipped to top two-million mark this year
New car sales are expected to rise 8.6% to 2,193,547 units in 2026, according to Cox Automotive. However, this still remains more than five per cent below sales numbers in […]
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Used car market fragmented by shifting demand
The used car market is becoming increasingly fragmented, with demand varying across fuel types and vehicle age. According to the latest data from Solera cap hpi, average values at the […]
Chinese brands gaining traction on Auto Trader
Chinese brands are becoming increasingly popular among car buyers, accounting for five of the top 10 most searched-for models on Auto Trader. Its data revealed that across all fuel types […]
New car sales up 5.7% in first half of 2026
New car sales in Europe rose 5.7% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, according to new figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). The uptick was driven […]
Consumer car finance up one per cent
Figures from the Finance & Leasing Association show that consumer car finance new business volumes grew by one per cent in May compared with the same month in 2025. The […]
Electric vehicle sales surge triggered by fuel crisis
New figures from the Department for Transport reveal a 12% uptick in new electric vehicle sales. It has reported 769,000 vehicles registered for the first time between January and March […]
Demand and values rise for used electric vehicles
Used electric vehicles sold quicker and at higher prices in June than a year ago, according to the latest data from Cazana. It found electric vehicles aged three to five-years-old […]
Electric vehicle numbers climb to over 2.2 million
Latest figures have found that electric vehicle numbers in the UK rose to 2,222,101 units by the end of June. This is according to Gecko’s Battery Electric Vehicle Insights report […]
Used car values at BCA edge up in June
Average used car values at BCA rose four per cent in June to £7,568. Electric vehicles continued to outperform the wider market in the three- to five-year age bracket across […]
Used car sales on motor auctions remains strong
The National Association of Motor Auctions has reported that the sale of used cars among its members remains strong. It’s latest market review found healthy consumer demand for quality stock […]
Rise in new car sales driven by electric vehicle uptake
New car sales rose 11.4% in June to 213,166 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Sales to private buyers was up 12.5%, […]
Buyers turn to older used electric vehicles
The average age of used electric vehicles sold in May rose from four years to 5.5 years, according to Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Report. Meanwhile, average mileage of sold electric […]