Car manufacturers supported the UK’s electric vehicle market with £2.4 billion of tactical incentives last year, up by almost 150% year-on-year.
The UK’s wholesale car market has performed strongly in January with promising signs in retail demand and search activity too, according to NAMA.
New research from automotive performance marketing agency UpShift highlights the significant rise of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in the UK’s search habits.
The price gap between EVs and ICE models has fallen from 51% to 18% over the past six years in the UK, according to a new report from Jato Dynamics.
UK customer research into electric vehicle ownership has surged by 58% since 2022, but over half still think EVs are too expensive.
A replacement engine and related items on a 2016 BMW was the largest claim paid out by RAC Warranty last year.
Nearly three quarters of cars in the UK that have been recalled remain on the roads with unresolved problems, according to analysis from carVertical.
Audi was the top performing brand for used car profitability performance for cars sold through Carwow’s online auction platform in Q4 last year.
BCA has already broken its sales record for electric vehicles with nearly 1,000 units sold in the first full week of trading in January.
Over two-thirds of car owners would welcome proactive contact from retailers about upcoming service and MOT due dates, according to new research.
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.
