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 […]
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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 […]
Brand loyalty evaporating among used car buyers
Used car buyers are less loyal to brands than in the past, according to new research carried out by Startline. Its Used Car Tracker for June found that 74% of […]
Chinese brands drive uptick in UK sales
Chinese brands have driven a nine per cent rise in new car sales this year, according to Auto Trader. However, its research also highlighted the challenge facing new brand with […]
Used electric cars set sales pace on Auto Trader
Used electric cars have accounted for six of the 10 most popular models on the Auto Trader platform in June. The petrol hybrid MG ZS aged one to three years […]