car sales

May sales rally flagging new car market

The new car market in the EU rose by 1.6% in May compared to the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association. […]

Chinese vehicle brands drive new car market

Chinese vehicle brands drove growth in the European new car market in May, according to new data from JATO Dynamics. It found that 65,808 units were registered by Chinese manufacturers […]

Car finance market falls in April – FLA

New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) have revealed the first fall in the car finance market in more than six months. Its data has shown that […]

Used electric vehicle sales surge by 180%

New research has found that used electric vehicle sales in the UK has surged by more than 180% in the last two years. According to data provided by Marketcheck, one […]

Used car values at BCA hold firm in May

Used car values at BCA averaged £7,510 in May, down by £282, or 3.6%, month-on-month. Meanwhile, demand for used electric vehicles remains high, with buyers reassured by BCA’s Battery Health […]

UK new car market to break two-million barrier

Cox Automotive is predicting that the UK new car market will grow to more than two million registrations this year. This would represent a 5.7% year-on-year increase and a significant […]

Electric car sales in Europe up by a quarter

Electric car sales in Europe rose by more than a quarter in the first four months of 2025, while the combined petrol and diesel market share fell significantly. This is […]

Dealership trust critical to repeat purchases

Research from AA Cars has revealed that dealership trust is critical to car buyers, with almost half returning to the same dealer for their next purchase. The study showed that […]