Electric vehicles (EVs) less than two years old are now retaining just 47% of their original value, a dramatic fall from the 83% seen in 2022, according to new data from Cox Automotive.
Dealerships are warning of a looming recruitment and retention crisis following the government’s decision to scrap employee car ownership schemes (ECOS),
A worrying number of motor dealers are grappling with rising levels of fraud and attempted scams, according to new research from Close Brothers Motor Finance.
Fires involving electric cars have surged by 77% in just two years, highlighting mounting safety concerns over the lithium-ion batteries.
The new car market is enjoying a buoyant May, with Auto Trader reporting a 3% month-on-month increase in visits to its new car platform and a 14% rise year-on-year.
The UK’s wholesale used vehicle market maintained steady performance in May, according to NAMA, with conversion rates dipping slightly amid seasonal pressures.
BYD has overtaken Tesla as Europe’s top-selling EV brand for the first time, marking a major shift in the region’s electric vehicle market, JATO reports.
AA data shows peak EV charging costs are down, but the benefit has been offset by new road tax charges now applied to all electric vehicle owners.
Used BEV sales hit a new high in early May, with demand continuing to strengthen and prices showing signs of rare stability, according to Indicata.
Only 3% of UK adults say they’d prefer a driverless car over a human driver, according to new data from YouGov, highlighting deep public scepticism.
Used car dealers saw impressive profit opportunities in April, with the Mini Countryman topping Dealer Auction’s latest Retail Margin Monitor.
More than half of all new car models on sale in the UK in 2025 are SUVs, according to analysis of the top 35 manufacturers by CarGurus.
Ben's latest Health and Wellbeing Report reveals rising stress, mental health struggles, and financial pressure across the UK automotive workforce.
Automechanika Birmingham has confirmed its full agenda for those in the industry that are planning to attend the show at the NEC from June 3-5.
The date that driverless cars are expected on UK roads has been put back, with Government approval for the self-driving technology now not expected until 2027.
UK consumers are increasingly turning to the second-hand electric car market
Used cars selling faster year-on-year despite slight seasonal slowdown and the Vauxhall Corsa has topped the May performance charts.
Autogem has introduced a new award in honour of its late business development manager, Adam Livett, as part of its annual Under Pressure competition.
EVs made a strong showing in April, with six of the top 10 models by gross margin powered by electric or hybrid drivetrains, according to Dealer Auction.
Almost half of UK drivers (48%) return to the same dealership to buy another used car, new research from AA Cars reveals.
