Trade-to-trade sales for hybrids and electric vehicles jumped by 64.9% year-on-year in 2024, according to new figures from Dealer Auction.
Almost seven out of 10 motorists (69%) are worried about petrol and diesel costs rising in 2025, new research reveals.
One in 10 drivers across the UK are skipping their vehicle service, with a third citing cost and as the main reason for holding off.
The UK has not received a real influx of Chinese new cars yet because there are other countries in Europe that are more profitable targets for the emerging brands, according to the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Mercedes-Benz GLB Class was the hottest used car of 2024, selling in just an average 16 days with the German brand also securing the second spot with the A Class selling in an average of 16.5 days, according to online marketplace Auto Trader.
Research from Startline Motor Finance reveals that rising staff costs are the greatest concern for UK car dealers in 2025, with 40% of dealers identifying this as the factor most likely to negatively affect their business.
A study into how car shoppers perceive their visit to a car dealership has found that almost half of women rate it the most boring type of shopping experiences.
The impact of zero emissions legislation will see the number of cars sold in the UK languish for at least the next five years, according to an industry forecasting expert.
The used car market is stable with only a slight decline in January so far and Cap HPI is expecting strengthening in the coming weeks.
Ford Fiesta’s legacy as the most popular car in the UK has seen it top the ‘most listed’ used car at Carwow auctions for second consecutive year.
The ability to build a good deal for customers would sway nearly half of motorists to make a used car purchase this year, according to new research.
The Ford Kuga topped Dealer Auction’s Retail Margin Monitor for profit opportunity in 2024 and the BMW brand has been highlighted as one to watch for 2025.
In spite of the Scottish car market demonstrating resilience, meeting future ZEV targets will depend on significant governmental action to address infrastructure, affordability, and consumer confidence in electric vehicles.
James Vickery, head of policy, ZEV regulations at the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV), part of the Department for Transport, explores how the UK's motor retail industry overall can have confidence that the first year of the ZEV Mandate was a success.
Used car prices are predicted to rise due to a significant shortfall in vehicle stock as market dynamics shaped by the pandemic conitnue to reverberate, according to Autorola.
Ultra-rapid chargers have driven a surge in the UK’s electric vehicle charging network, with installations of 150kW+ devices growing by 84% in 2024.
Van buyers are facing a £1,732 average tax increase as Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) first-year rates - dubbed the “showroom tax”- jump in April.
The vehicle repair sector is bracing for a "perfect storm" of challenges in 2025, as rising costs, customer cutbacks, and recruitment struggles collide to create a turbulent trading environment.
The average price of a used car in December 2024 was £16,649, a slight decline of 0.6% month-on-month (MoM) compared to November, according to the latest data from the Auto Trader Retail Price Index (RPI).
The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market posted a 3.0% growth in 2024, with 351,834 new registrations making it the best year for fleet renewal since 2021, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
