Auto Trader
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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 OctAuto 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.
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Used Cars 30 SepUsed EVs delivered 3.4% August value increase, Auto Trader reports
The value of a used electric vehicle (EV) rose by an average of 30.4% in August as year-on-year like for like values in the wider market declined by 1.3%, according to Auto Trader.
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Used Cars 18 SepSeat Alhambra MPV tops Auto Trader fastest selling car rankings
Seat’s Alhambra has grown its reputation as an in-demand MPV thanks to the results of sales data compiled in Auto Trader’s monthly fastest-selling cars rankings.
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Latest News 4 SepCitNOW partnership with Auto Trader ensures optimisation of 360-degree tech
CitNow’s partnership with Auto Trader has ensured its 360-degree imagery technology has been used on the online car-buying platform’s website.
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Supplier News 22 AugAuto Trader vending machine exploits car buyers' haggling hang-ups
Auto Trader has sought to highlight the haggling hang-ups of UK car buyers with the launch of what it claims is “Britain’s first contactless car vending machine”.
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Supplier Section 16 AugAuto Trader updates search algorithm to focus on consumer relevance
Auto Trader has rolled out changes to its search algorithm to prioritise relevance to a consumer’s search criteria, as well as price.
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Used Cars 15 Aug
Auto Trader reports biggest decline in used car price growth since 2012
The average asking price of a used car advertised via Auto Trader rose by 2.76% during July but the online marketplace said that the rate of value growth had declined for the first time since August 2012.
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Used Cars 14 AugUsed car sales down 2.8% in Q2 as market starts to slow
The UK’s used car market has started to show signs of a slow down as volumes dropped by 2.8% in Q2 this year to 2.03 million.
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Market Insight 29 JulConsumers want to buy EVs but lack confidence in Government policy
Consumers need guidance of Government and the motor industry to speed uptake of electric vehicles. A joined-up action is needed, says Auto Trader director Ian Plummer,
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Used Cars 24 JulGrowth of used car prices slows in June
The growth of used car prices slowed to just 0.1% in June, the lowest since Q3 2016 according to Auto Trader.
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Supplier News 19 Jul
Arnold Clark and Vertu Motors amidst 18 dealer winners of Auto Trader awards
Vertu Motors, Chorley Group, TL Darby Volkswagen and Available Car Supermarkets were among the winners of the 2019 Auto Trader Retailer Awards.
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Supplier News 17 JulCar buyers perceive dealers' failure to evolve, Auto Trader report finds
Despite the advent of online car retail platforms and an attempt to deliver soft-touch approach in showrooms, 52% of car buyers feel that the sales process has not changed.
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Used Cars 27 Jun
Used car prices rose 0.8% on Auto Trader during May
The average price of a used car advertised via Auto Trader increased by 0.8% in May, despite ongoing reports of declining values.
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Digital Marketing 14 JunAuto Trader launches multi-million pound marketing campaign
Auto Trader is targeting new car buyers with a multi-million pound marketing campaign.
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Supplier News 6 Jun
Auto Trader’s annual turnover rose 8% to £355.1 million in 2018
Auto Trader’s annual turnover rose 8% to £355.1 million in 2018 as its grew its average profit per retailer forecourt by 9% to £1,844.
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Used Cars 5 JunEV used car searches rose 14% in May, Auto Trader reveals
Auto Trader data recorded a 14% rise in car buyers searching for electric vehicles (EVs) during May, but the 2012 Ford Focus Estate emerged as the online marketing platform’s fastest-selling car.
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Used Cars 24 MayEV demand is pushing used prices ‘out of reach’, says Auto Trader
Car buyers searching for a used electric vehicles (EVs) are being "pushed out" of the market by prices after average values rose by 11% to £23,361 during April, Auto Trader’s Retail Price Index has revealed.
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Car Dealer News 20 MayDiversity and inclusion strategy crucial to automotive talent search
Automotive businesses that fail to embrace an authentic diversity and inclusion (D&I) strategy could miss out on the skills and talent needed to succeed in a fast-evolving market.
