Used Kia Sportage models spent the fewest days on dealer forecourts in 2017, as Auto Trader named it the UK's fastest selling car.
Car buyers searched for BMW 3 Series models more than any other car on Auto Trader in 2017.
Auto Trader is preparing to promote its new monthly price search tool with a multimillion pound advertising campaign which gets underway on Christmas Day.
The Ford Kuga emerged from November as the fastest selling car on Auto Trader – taking just 20 days to leave retailers’ forecourts.
Used car prices registered their first month-on-month decline in eight months during November as diesel cars declined by an average of £143 month-on-month and petrol cars generated a £55 rise, according to market data issued by Auto Trader.
Auto Trader has teamed up with Aviva to power a new tool which could cut the time it takes to identify if a damaged vehicle should be declared a total loss.
The 2016 Ford Ka (petrol manual) was the fastest selling used car in October, taking an average of just 17 days to sell.
Auto Trader’s pre-tax profits rose 10% to £105.4 million as turnover rose by 7% to £165 million as the online marketplace returned H1 financial results which were “in-line with market expectations”.
The average price of a used car increased 6% year-on-year in October, according to data published by Auto Trader.
ContractHireAndLeasing.com has appointed car finance expert Paul Harrison into the newly-created role of head of strategic partnerships.
Volkswagen Golf owners are the most likely to consider manufacturer scrappage schemes, according to data from Auto Trader.
The Kia Sportage secured back-to-back success as Auto Trader’s fastest selling used car by securing the top spot once again in September.
Used car prices increased by 5% as diesel vehicle prices rose 2% in September, according to the latest data from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index.
Codeweavers will be the “leading technology provider” for Auto Trader’s online dealer finance calculator after the two businesses extended the terms of their existing partnership.
Used diesel prices have remained stable despite negative press coverage, Auto Trader’s September Market Report reveals.
Eight out of 10 consumers are not happy with the car they buy as the search and selection process is typically so complex and confusing they end up compromising on their choice.
Kia’s Sportage was the fastest-selling used car on Auto Trader during August as it regained the title it claimed for the whole of 2016.
Auto Trader will offer consumers free listings on vehicles priced below £1,000 as part of a new marketing campaign to help drive more traffic to the online marketplace.
Online review platform Trustpilot is targeting 100% growth among its automotive clients after partnering Auto Trader to bring user-generated reviews to its platform.
Auto Trader has revealed that diesel car searches have lost their dominance as the impact of proposed anti-diesel legislation and continued publicity surrounding NOx emissions is felt.
