New analysis by roadside assistance organisation The AA has identified the main reasons for calls out to rescue electric vehicles are the same as for petrol and diesel cars.
The used car market has experienced a notable decline in sales in the wake of the Autumn Budget, according to data released today by Marketcheck.
The UK car market is expected to hit its peak in terms of petrol vehicle numbers in 2024 although the industry continues to grapple with the the post-pandemic shortage of nearly 3 million cars not sold during that period, stricter Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) targets, rising competition from new brands and models - all at a time of lacklustre appetite for electric vehicles (EV).
Finance offers and heavy discounting is masking the challenges of Europe's new car market, according to JATO Dynamics.
The manual handbrake, once a defining feature of nearly every car, is rapidly disappearing.
The transition to electric vehicles (EVs) - driven by strategic shifts among legacy manufacturers and competition from new entrants - could lead to reduced variety in vehicle makes and models, especially if manufacturers scale back their UK presence.
The used car market continues to demonstrate resilience into November, with only a slight decrease in average car values, softening by 1.1% month-to-date, according to Cap HPI.
According to a new survey, 69% of consumers now consider financing directly through dealerships as their preferred option, particularly when dealers provide clear, upfront details about financing options and costs on their websites.
Dealer Auction’s latest EV Performance Review reveals a thriving trade market for alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs), which in October were younger, lower mileage, and more profitable than in previous months.
BMW celebrated a double third-place finish in Dealer Auction's Retail Margin Monitor in October
Auction house BCA achieved record-breaking used car sales volumes in October 2024, building on September’s strong performance.
The used car market grew by 4.3% from July to September, marking the seventh consecutive quarter of year-on-year growth, according to the latest data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
The used car market saw a significant shift towards alternative fuel vehicles last month with hybrids and electric vehicles (EVs) combined achieving their highest share of listings yet, according to Motors’ Market View.
Dealers have largely welcomed a range of measures from last week’s Budget, viewing them as beneficial for the used car market.
October marks the third consecutive month that electric vehicle (EV) sales have hit the 20% mark and places the car industry well above the 2024 targets set by the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) mandate, according to New AutoMotive.
Fewer than four in ten (38.8%) of new car registrations were made by private buyers so far this year despite a widening choice of over 125 battery electric models - up 38% from last year - according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) latest monthly figure
Despite rising costs and technology change, the UK repair market remains dynamic and resilient, according to a new FixMyCar report which urges garages to leverage EV training and digital tools to not only build loyalty but also expand their revenue base.
New research by car history-checking service CarVertical reveals that nearly 160,000 UK drivers could fall victim to mileage fraud this year alone.
JudgeService reveals that the Autumn Budget dampened consumer confidence in buying electric vehicles (EVs), with nearly half (46%) of car buyers expressing less confidence in making the switch.
New data from the RAC reveals that 20% of UK drivers under 44 have cut costs by skipping legally required MOTs or delaying tyre replacements, raising significant safety concerns.
