Auto Trader
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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 JunUsed 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 JunAuto 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.
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Manufacturer 10 MayAuto Trader crowns Peugeot 3008 Car of the Year in New Car Awards 2019
The Peugeot 3008 has been announced as the best new car of 2019, according to a consumer vote for the third-annual Auto Trader New Car Awards.
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Supplier News 29 AprAuto Trader CFO Nathan Coe to succeed retiring CEO Trevor Mather
Auto Trader’s chief operating officer and chief financial officer Nathan Coe is set to become the online vehicle marketing giant’s chief executive following the retirement of Trevor Mather.
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Used Cars 29 Apr
Used car values grow at slowest rate since August 2017
Auto Trader's monthly Retail Price Index report has revealed that March’s 2.3% growth in used car values represented the sector’s slowest growth since August 2017.
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Supplier News 18 AprCar dealers urged to enter 2019 Auto Trader Retailer Awards
Auto Trader's 2019 Auto Trader Retailer Awards is open for entries 12 years after its begun celebrating the UK’s very best car dealers at its prestigious annual celebration.
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Supplier News 12 AprAuto Trader replaces i-Control with ‘more powerful’ Retail Accelerator
Auto Trader is replacing its i-Control used car stock pricing platform with a new Retail Accelerator platform in an effort to help retailers claw-back some of the £290 million lost to overage stock each year.
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Market Insight 11 AprNissan Leaf EV was Auto Trader’s fastest-selling car in March
Nissan’s Leaf electric vehicle (EV) was the fastest-selling used car on Auto Trader during March, according to the online marketing platform’s latest market data.
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Market Insight 1 AprAuto Trader expects 2019 to be pivotal year for electric vehicles
Nearly three quarters of car owners (71%) have said they are now considering an electric vehicle (EV) as their next car, up from 25% in September 2017, according to research by Auto Trader.
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Used Cars 14 Mar
Auto Trader diesel car searches in ‘precipitous’ decline
Online searches for diesel vehicles on Auto Trader declined to just 42% in February following a “precipitous” decline in popularity for the fuel type over the past two years.
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Used Cars 8 MarRenault Kadjar Auto Trader’s fastest selling used car in February
Renault's Kadjar SUV was February’s fastest selling used car on Auto Trader – capturing car buyers’ attention in an average of just 17 days.
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Market Insight 1 MarBrexit uncertainty putting 33% off car purchase, Auto Trader finds
The results of the latest Auto Trader Market Report have revealed that a third of the UK potential car buyers are being put off a purchase due to the uncertainty surrounding Brexit.
