car sales

New car sales super-charged by electric demand

New car sales in Europe have risen 5.7% year-to-date, according to the latest data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. Growth was driven by electrified vehicles, with hybrid vehicles proving […]

Only a third of used car buyers trust dealers

Nearly seven in 10 used car buyers worry dealers sell used cars with hidden faults or undisclosed damage. The latest Cazoo Consumer Insight Panel research found that 68% of car […]

Car buyers cut average purchase price by £2,000

New research has revealed that car buyers are spending an average of £2,000 less on a new purchase than last year. Temporary car insurance provider Tempcover surveyed 2,000 motorists as […]

BYD sets new sales record in the UK

BYD has posted its best-ever sales month and quarter in the UK after reporting year-on-year growth of 80%. Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders revealed that BYD […]

New car sales in Europe driven by EV charge

New car sales in Europe rose 5.2% to 828,402 units in August, according to new figures from JATO Dynamics. Electric vehicles drove the growth with registrations rising by 52.2% year-on-year […]

New car sales completes 10th month of growth

New car sales grew 12.1% to 350,518 in September, according to preliminary figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The result marks a 10th consecutive month of […]

Used EV sales

UK used car market outperforming Europe

The UK used car market is outperforming many European markets, according to the latest INDICATA Market Watch Report. It found that used car values in the UK are stable while […]

Used car vehicle repairs climb to £1,200

New data has revealed that the average UK motorist spends £1,200 on vehicle repairs after buying a second-hand car. Motoring experts at Blackcircles surveyed 2,000 UK drivers who bought a […]

Electric vehicle buyer intent up five per cent

The latest report by Automotive Insights has revealed a five per cent increase in electric vehicle buyer intent among motorists. The Manchester‑based intelligence specialist surveys 1,000 UK drivers to deliver […]

Consumer car finance reports strong growth

New figures released by the Finance and Leasing Association have revealed that consumer car finance new business volumes fell by two per cent year-on-year in July. However, volumes have grown […]

New car sales charged by electric demand

New car sales in Europe have increased by 5.3% year-to-date, driven by growing demand for electric vehicles. Figures released by the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association have revealed that 1,641,333 new electric […]