AA Cars reveals upward trend in online car sales
New research from AA Cars has revealed that a quarter of UK drivers have bought a car online without viewing it in person. This is according to a study of […]
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UK’s used car market ranked safest in the world
New analysis has found that the UK’s used car market is the safest and most trustworthy in the world. This is despite nearly a fifth (18%) of second-hand vehicles having […]
Diesel options fall to lowest level since 2015
The number of diesel models available in the UK has fallen to its lowest level since 2015, according to research carried out by CarGurus. It found that the choice of […]
VWG car sales down in the face of European headwinds
VWG car sales were down 2.8% in the first three quarters of the year, with electric vehicle sales falling by 4.7% over the same period. It has delivered 6.52 million […]
BCA announces renewed contract with Snows Motor Group
BCA has announced that Snows Motor Group has renewed its exclusive three-year deal to support its used car programme. Around 10,000 vehicles will be sold via BCA Online and the […]
ACEA calls for urgent electric vehicle stimulus
The ACEA (European Automobile Manufacturers Association) has issued an urgent call to regulators to introduce a stimulus package to revive flagging electric vehicle sales. Year-to-date EV sales volumes in Europe […]
Drivers consider new cars when repair costs top £772
New research has revealed the repair bill price point where drivers consider replacing their vehicle. According to a survey carried out by online marketplace CarGurus, motorists start seriously thinking about […]
Electric car sales up 10% but below ZEV targets
The UK new car market was down 1.3% in August despite a 10.8% rise in electric car sales, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and […]
Research reveals gender divide in car buying habits
New research has revealed a significant gender divide when it comes to buying a car. The latest Forecourt Foresight study, carried out by Close Brothers Motor Finance, surveyed dealerships on […]
Auto Trader reveals spike in new car demand
New car demand has spiked this month with visits to the Auto Trader new car platform up seven per cent month-on-month in August. This builds on the 2.7% rise in […]
Used car sales slowdown predicted by Cox Automotive
Cox Automotive is predicting a slowdown in used car sales in the second half of the year, compared to its previous forecast. Its latest Insight Quarterly update is predicting 1,885,782 […]
Used car sales grow for sixth straight quarter
Used car sales in the UK grew for the sixth consecutive quarter, rising 7.2% in the second quarter of 2024 thanks partly to surging demand for electric vehicles. According to […]
