car sales

EVs reach record high in used car sales

The used car market has made its strongest start to a year since before the pandemic, with 1,967,923 sales in the first three months of 2024. This represents a 6.5% […]

Price replaces range as top priority for EV drivers

Price has replaced range and the number one influential factor for potential electric drivers, according to a new survey. The Venson Automotive Solutions’ ‘Attitudes to Electric Vehicles’ survey found that […]

Car registrations edge upwards in April

New car registrations grew for the 21st month in a row in April, rising by one per cent to 134,274 units. According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]

Dealership enquiries spike on Tuesdays

Tuesdays are the busiest day for enquiries at dealerships, according to new research. iTrackLEADS has examined data from 400 dealerships to find that the number of enquiries was 47% higher […]

Government rules out new EV grants

The government has resisted industry calls to reintroduced electric car grants to boost stalling car sales among private buyers. Vehicle manufacturers and industry bodies such as the Society of Motor […]

UK car parc at highest level

There were more vehicles on UK roads than ever before last year, according to data produced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It reported that the number […]

Auto Trader unveils Deal Builder

Auto Trader has made its omnichannel solution Deal Builder available to all FCA authorised used car retailers on a trial basis. The solution enables buyers to set up and complete most […]

New car sales hit 20-year high

New car registrations rose 14% last month to make it the best February performance for 20 years, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It reported sales of […]

EU sales bounce back in 2024

New car registrations returned to growth in Europe in January, bouncing back from a 3.3% reduction in December. According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, sales were up 12.1% year-on-year, […]

Data reveals drop in dealership leads

Automotive retailers in the UK experienced an overall two per cent drop in new car sales leads during 2023, although conversion rates increased from 25% to 30%. This is according […]