Used car prices steady but EV demand grows
Average used car prices were recorded at £17,131 in August, according to the latest Auto Trader Retail Price Index. This represents a marginal year-on-year decline of 0.1% and a monthly […]
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Private ownership of electric cars soars in 2026
Private ownership of electric cars rose by 10.7% in the first three months of the year, according to new analysis by The AA. Department for Transport vehicle licensing statistics show […]
Young drivers say ICE cars as obsolete as landlines
More than half of young drivers want their first car to be electric, according to new research by E.ON Next. Its survey found that 55% of 17 to 20-year-old learner […]
UK used electric vehicle market nears US size
The UK’s used electric vehicle market is nearly as big as the US market, according to new analysis from MarketCheck. The used vehicle data provider found that 197,653 used electric […]
Electric car savings rise as fuel prices surge
Electric car savings have increased by £180 a year to £960 for those able to charge at home, according to new research by Auto Trader and Zapmap. The news comes […]
Used electric vehicle values continue upwards trend
Used electric vehicle values in the three-year age bracket have risen seven per cent since March, according to Cazana. The increase follows a 1.6% rise in July alone. Against this, […]
Used car market returns to growth – SMMT
The UK’s used car market rose 0.7% to 2,009,318 sales in the second quarter of the year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Growth offset a marginal […]
Used electric cars tumble down list of dealer concerns
New research has revealed that dealership concerns around used electric cars has fallen to its lowest level. According to the Startline Used Car Tracker, just 33% said they are worried […]
Bumper July for new car registrations in Ireland
The Society of the Irish Motor Industry has reported that new car registrations in Ireland for July rose 8.63% year-on-year to 29,046 units. Year-to-date registrations have been recorded at 114,228, […]
European car sales boosted by electric charge
European car sales rose to 1.4 million units in June, making it the strongest month of the year to date. According to data from Jato Dynamics, this is a 13% […]
eVED would put six in 10 drivers off electric switch
New research has revealed that the introduction of Electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) would dissuade 62% of drivers from switching to an electric vehicle. The new Electric Vehicle Excise Duty […]
Electrics dominate fastest-selling used cars list
The top 10 fastest selling used cars in the UK this month are all electric, according to the latest data from Auto Trader. This is the first time there are […]