Auto Trader
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Market Insight 2 AprAvoid stock liquidation, ASE warns dealers, as cashflow remains key
Dealers will need cashflow to bridge the gap until the Government’s business and employee support funds drop in, however they must resist a fire sale of stock, ASE Global’s chairman Mike Jones has warned.
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Supplier News 1 AprAuto Trader bosses take 50% wage cut amid coronavirus outbreak
Auto Trader’s board will forego at least half of their wages as many staff become “furloughed workers” as part of its COVID-19 coronavirus impact mitigation measures.
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Supplier News 1 AprAuto Trader launches AT Market Insight data tool
Auto Trader has launched a new AT Market Insight data tool which claims to utilise “up-to-date” information from the car retail sector to deliver an accurate appraisal of market conditions.
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Supplier News 19 Mar
Coronavirus: Auto Trader axes April fees in car retail support response
Auto Trader will suffer April losses of up to £7 million in a bid to help car retailers mitigate the impact of coronavirus by axing its April fees and deferring March payments for 30 days.
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Used Cars 16 MarFord Ka is Auto Trader's fastest selling used car in February
The 2016 Ford Ka city car has retained its status as Auto Trader’s fastest-selling used car in February as the online marketing platform recorded a speeding-up of stock turn ahead of the key number plate change month of March.
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Digital marketing 25 FebWhich is the best car marketing website in an increasingly crowded market?
AM looks at the explosion in different online automotive offerings available in the UK and explores how this very crowded marketplace is affecting retailers.
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Digital marketing 19 FebFive steps to successful e-commerce
How close is the industry to a fully-functioning online buying process? These keys may help speed it along.
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Used Cars 28 JanRenault ZOE EV was Auto Trader's fastest-selling car in January
Auto Trader’s fastest selling used car of 2019 – the Renault ZOE electric vehicle (EV) – has retained its status as the platform’s most desirable vehicle in the first month of 2020.
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Used Cars 27 JanEV supplies falling short despite 167% December growth, says Auto Trader
An increase of 167% in the number of used electric vehicles (EV) entering the UK market in December failed to meet consumer demand, according to Auto Trader – with values remaining high.
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Supplier News 15 JanDealer Auction launches with remit to disrupt the trade car sales sector
Dealer Auction, the new trade-to-trade sales joint venture of Auto Trader and Cox Automotive, has just launched with an ambition to help dealers secure relevant stock as effortlessly as possible.
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Used Cars 13 JanAuto Trader reveals most popular new and used cars in 2019
German brands dominated the most viewed vehicles on Auto Trader in 2019.
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Used Cars 23 DecSUV and premium used car stock mitigate 3.5% value decline
An influx of SUVs and premium vehicles into the used car sector has helped to mitigate a 3.5% decline in values year-on-year, according to Auto Trader’s monthly Retail Price Index.
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Supplier News 17 DecAuto Trader to restart advertising offensive on Christmas Day
Car sales marketplace Auto Trader is restarting its Squawk new car advertising offensive on Christmas Day and will run it throughout Q1 2020.
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Used Cars 11 DecRenault Zoe EV is Auto Trader's fastest selling used car of 2019
Renault’s Zoe electric vehicle (EV) has claimed the title of Auto Trader’s fastest-selling used car 2019 after claiming the top two places in its monthly ranking of vehicles delivering a speedy sale.
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Finance 9 DecCar finance opportunity still exists despite PCP revolution
Car retailers in the North East of England have the biggest car finance penetration success according to a new compiled survey of over 2,000 UK motorists, conducted by Opinium for InsuretheGap.com.
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Used Cars 25 NovEV prices rose as diesel outpaced petrol in October, says Auto Trader
Used electric vehicle (EV) values continued to rise as consumers warmed to electrification during October as petrol powered cars faltered and diesel vehicles showed signs of growing demand, according to the Auto Trader Retail Price Index.
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Used Cars 11 NovRenault’s Zoe EV dominates Auto Trader fastest-selling car rankings
Auto Trader has said that the Renault Zoe’s dominance of its fastest selling used car rankings for November demonstrates car buyers’ growing appetite for electric vehicles (EV).
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Used Cars 21 OctUsed diesel cars make-up half AutoTrader fastest sellers ranking
Half of Auto Trader’s monthly top ten fastest selling cars rankings was made up of diesel powered vehicles as buyers demonstrated a continued appetite for the fuel type.
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Acquisitions and deals 2 Oct
Auto Trader acquires software and data firm KeeResources
Auto Trader has bought KeeResources, one of its data suppliers, in a move it hopes will help make consumers' car buying experience better.
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Supplier News 1 Oct
74% of car buyers require direct dealer contact, Auto Trader finds
Auto Trader’s 'The Future of Car Retailing' market report has found that almost three quarters of car buyers still want direct contact with a retailer before making a purchase.
