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Dealer Auction's 5.7m alerts drive rapid sales in Q2

Dealer Auction has reported a surge in trade activity in the second quarter of 2025

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New car registrations dip as buyers await electric car grant clarity

A dip in UK new car registrations in July has been partly blamed on buyer hesitation over which models will qualify for the Government’s new electric car grant.

Market insight 5 Aug

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The FCA responds to Supreme Court's decision on car loan commissions

The Financial Conduct Authority says it will now work hard to "bring greater certainty for consumers firms and investors" following the landmark judgement by the UK's Supreme Court concerning the ways motor finance firms have paid commission to car dealers.

Market insight 1 Aug

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Disabled Motability customers at risk of exclusion by EV charger rollout

More than a million disabled drivers, including many who are customers of the Motability scheme, could be left disadvantaged by the rollout of ultra rapid public chargers for electric cars.

Market insight 1 Aug

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Reeves poised to step in on Supreme Court car loans commission case

Chancellor Rachel Reeves may introduce legislation to limit payouts if the Supreme Court rules against lenders in the UK’s £44bn car finance comissions case.

Market insight 31 Jul

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New convertible car options fall to 20-year low in the UK

The UK's convertible car segement is continuing to disappear with a 50% drop off over the last 20 years, according to new analysis by CarGurus.

Market insight 31 Jul

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Approved used car programmes failing to deliver ROI, says Indicata study

OEM-backed used car programmes in Europe fall short on returns, despite outperforming independents in several key areas, new Indicata research shows.

Market insight 30 Jul

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Used EV prices rise as buyer interest surges following Electric Car Grant

Used electric vehicle (EV) prices rose by 3% in July, overtaking hybrids for the first time since February, according to the latest Market View from Motors.

Market insight 30 Jul

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UK garages grappling with rising costs and skills shortages

UK garages are facing mounting pressures from soaring overheads and a shortage of qualified technicians, according to a new survey from Fleet Assist.

Market insight 30 Jul

2025 next-gen Qashqai with upgraded e-Power

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UK vehicle output drops in H1 2025 but growth expected next year

UK car production dropped by 11.9% in H1 amid global uncertainty, but rising EV output and improving export outlook offer hope for recovery next year.

Market insight 24 Jul

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New and used retail market to reach 9.75m six year peak in 2025

The new and used retail car market is expected to reach a six year peak of 9.75 million units this year, according to Auto Trader.

Market insight 24 Jul

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Indicata estimates 'modest impact' on EV market from Electric Car Grant

Indicata’s own analysis estimates that the ECG will support between 5.8% and 14.1% of annual EV sales, so will only have a “modest impact” on the market.

Market insight 24 Jul

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Ben ramps up financial support for families during summer holidays

Ben is highlighting to automotive industry professionals that they can apply for financial support to help over the summer holidays.

Market insight 23 Jul

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Chinese OEMs double European market share and outsell Ford in H1

Chinese OEMs doubled their market share and outsold brands like Ford across the first half of the year, according to the latest data from Jato Dynamics.

Market insight 23 Jul

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Rising pre-registrations hint at return to new car oversupply

Oversupply could begin to push the new car market back towards the kind of peaks seen in the mid-2010s, members heard at a meeting of the VRA.

Market insight 22 Jul

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Customers support Electric Car Grant, but VAT cut on charging preferred

Four in 10 buyers may buy a new EV after the grant news, but most would have rather seen a cut in VAT on public charging.

Market insight 21 Jul

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FCA proposes buy now pay later affordability rules for 2026

The FCA is planning to introduce new affordability safeguarding checks next year for customers that use buy now, pay later finance.

Market insight 21 Jul

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Lawgistics appoints new director to strengthen digital operations

Lawgistics has appointed Jason White as its new operations and technology director to strengthen the company’s digital services.

Market insight 21 Jul

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Halfords opens 50th upgraded new-style garage in Chorley

Halfords has now completed 50 upgrades across its garage network with its Chorley location the latest to feature a capacity boost and refocus on customer experience.

Market insight 21 Jul

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Used LCV values rise in June as strong demand continues at BCA

BCA reports continued strong demand for used LCVs in June, driving average values up to £8,188 and outperforming both monthly and year-on-year comparisons.

Market insight 21 Jul

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Dealer Auction's 5.7m alerts drive rapid sales in Q2

New car registrations dip as buyers await electric car grant clarity

The FCA responds to Supreme Court's decision on car loan commissions

Disabled Motability customers at risk of exclusion by EV charger rollout

Reeves poised to step in on Supreme Court car loans commission case

New convertible car options fall to 20-year low in the UK

Approved used car programmes failing to deliver ROI, says Indicata study

Used EV prices rise as buyer interest surges following Electric Car Grant

UK garages grappling with rising costs and skills shortages

UK vehicle output drops in H1 2025 but growth expected next year

New and used retail market to reach 9.75m six year peak in 2025

Indicata estimates 'modest impact' on EV market from Electric Car Grant

Ben ramps up financial support for families during summer holidays

Chinese OEMs double European market share and outsell Ford in H1

Rising pre-registrations hint at return to new car oversupply

Customers support Electric Car Grant, but VAT cut on charging preferred

FCA proposes buy now pay later affordability rules for 2026

Lawgistics appoints new director to strengthen digital operations

Halfords opens 50th upgraded new-style garage in Chorley

Used LCV values rise in June as strong demand continues at BCA

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All MG dealerships will get its premium IM models, OEM assures franchisees

JLR boss to leave without seeing through Jaguar relaunch

Reeves poised to step in on Supreme Court car loans commission case

Market insight

Dealer Auction's 5.7m alerts drive rapid sales in Q2

New car registrations dip as buyers await electric car grant clarity

The FCA responds to Supreme Court's decision on car loan commissions

Disabled Motability customers at risk of exclusion by EV charger rollout

Reeves poised to step in on Supreme Court car loans commission case

New convertible car options fall to 20-year low in the UK

Approved used car programmes failing to deliver ROI, says Indicata study

Used EV prices rise as buyer interest surges following Electric Car Grant

UK garages grappling with rising costs and skills shortages

UK vehicle output drops in H1 2025 but growth expected next year

New and used retail market to reach 9.75m six year peak in 2025

Indicata estimates 'modest impact' on EV market from Electric Car Grant

Ben ramps up financial support for families during summer holidays

Chinese OEMs double European market share and outsell Ford in H1

Rising pre-registrations hint at return to new car oversupply

Customers support Electric Car Grant, but VAT cut on charging preferred

FCA proposes buy now pay later affordability rules for 2026

Lawgistics appoints new director to strengthen digital operations

Halfords opens 50th upgraded new-style garage in Chorley

Used LCV values rise in June as strong demand continues at BCA

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All MG dealerships will get its premium IM models, OEM assures franchisees

JLR boss to leave without seeing through Jaguar relaunch

Reeves poised to step in on Supreme Court car loans commission case

Dealers are not a car buyer's "agent", rules Supreme Court, to industry's relief

Industry’s relief short-lived as prospect of multi-billion-pound payout returns

Mazda UK doubles its new car warranty period

The FCA responds to Supreme Court's decision on car loan commissions

Supreme Court judgement on car loans commission case due today

Tata Motors to acquire Iveco Group in £3.3bn commercial vehicle deal