Carmakers are facing fines of more than £600m, if new Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) mandate rules, for selling non-electric cars and vans, go ahead.
Dealers are targeting not only pricey premium petrol and diesel SUVs but also lower value used EV and hybrid models as drivers increasingly move away from ICE cars, according to latest desirability index from auction house Aston Barclay.
Used car values continue to grow, though at a slower rate than previous months, according to the latest data from Auto Trader’s Retail Price Index.
The UK's used car market continues to climb back towards its traditional level, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders which reveals the first half of 2023 recorded 4.1% used car transactions growth year-on-year.
The Mayor of London is expanding the ULEZ scrappage scheme to offer £2,000 to all Londoners with non-compliant vehicles.
Tesla and MG have led new car growth across Europe in the first half of 2023, according to the latest data compiled by JATO.
The Motor Ombudsman has reported a small rise in the volume of complaints submitted by consumers about an electric vehicle (EV) during Q2.
The UK has seen the biggest growth in brands offering online new car sales compared with seven other markets, according to new analysis by BearingPoint.
Over half AM’s readers believe the UK’s established car brands will struggle to defend their market share against new electric vehicle (EV) focussed entrants.
The UK's new van and LCV market grew by 31.0% in June, with 34,630 units registered, the best performance since 2019, as supply chain shortages eased and larger vans dominated sales.
Nearly a third of motorists (29%) are buying or leasing their next car without taking a test drive, according to new data from flexible leasing provider SOGO.
Dealer Auction has revealed the fastest selling models in its top 10 profit achievers for May.
The latest Driver Power survey results reveal UK car drivers’ favourite new cars.
Dealers continued to see rising demand in May as enquiries increased by 3% and sales of new and used vehicles lept 37%, against the same month last year.
Zeus Capital, the financial services group, has said the switch to an agency model has yet to materially impact dealer group revenues.
Clean Air Zones are driving consumers to sell their vehicles and search for alternatives, according to data from Carwow.
Car retail giant Arnold Clark is investing £23 million in electric vehicle (EV) rapid chargers in a bid to create an Arnold Clark Charge network that addresses motorists EV anxiety.
The UK’s car manufacturing sector remained “well below pre-pandemic levels” during Q1 2023, despite a 6% increase in production volumes over the three-month period.
Used car prices declined by 1% during April as Easter holidays delivered a seasonal drop in demand, Cap HPI has reported.
Light commercial vehicle (LCV) values reached their highest point since July last year as the sector’s performance defied expectations during Q1, BCA has said.
