Market insight
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Manufacturer 15 SepZEV Mandate: the manufacturers that face the biggest fines
Carmakers are facing fines of more than £600m, if new Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) mandate rules, for selling non-electric cars and vans, go ahead.
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Used Cars 31 AugPremium ICE SUVs, cheaper EVs/hybrids rank high on dealer wishlists
Dealers are targeting not only pricey premium petrol and diesel SUVs but also lower value used EV and hybrid models as drivers increasingly move away from ICE cars, according to latest desirability index from auction house Aston Barclay.
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Market Insight 23 AugAuto Trader records strong price growth for older cars, younger vehicle values drop
Used car values continue to grow, though at a slower rate than previous months, according to the latest data from Auto Trader’s Retail Price Index.
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Market Insight 9 AugAlmost 150,000 more used cars were sold in the first half of 2023
The UK's used car market continues to climb back towards its traditional level, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders which reveals the first half of 2023 recorded 4.1% used car transactions growth year-on-year.
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Car Dealer News 4 AugMayor of London expands £2,000 ULEZ scrappage scheme for all Londoners
The Mayor of London is expanding the ULEZ scrappage scheme to offer £2,000 to all Londoners with non-compliant vehicles.
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Market Insight 28 JulTesla and MG lead market share growth in Europe in H1
Tesla and MG have led new car growth across Europe in the first half of 2023, according to the latest data compiled by JATO.
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Market Insight 19 JulThe Motor Ombudsman reports small rise in EV complaints in Q2
The Motor Ombudsman has reported a small rise in the volume of complaints submitted by consumers about an electric vehicle (EV) during Q2.
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Market Insight 13 JulUK online car sales are accelerating and Tesla’s lead is shrinking, says new report
The UK has seen the biggest growth in brands offering online new car sales compared with seven other markets, according to new analysis by BearingPoint.
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Manufacturer 6 JulAM readers share views on why Chinese brands will challenge established OEMs
Over half AM’s readers believe the UK’s established car brands will struggle to defend their market share against new electric vehicle (EV) focussed entrants.
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Market Insight 5 JulUK's van market strengthening, says SMMT, but desire for electrics is low
The UK's new van and LCV market grew by 31.0% in June, with 34,630 units registered, the best performance since 2019, as supply chain shortages eased and larger vans dominated sales.
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Market Insight 5 JulNearly a third of UK drivers forgoing test drives, says SOGO
Nearly a third of motorists (29%) are buying or leasing their next car without taking a test drive, according to new data from flexible leasing provider SOGO.
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Used Cars 21 JunDealer Auction reveals top 10 most profitable cars in May
Dealer Auction has revealed the fastest selling models in its top 10 profit achievers for May.
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Market Insight 14 JunDriver Power survey reveals UK car drivers’ favourite new cars
The latest Driver Power survey results reveal UK car drivers’ favourite new cars.
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Market Insight 6 JunConsumer enquiries up 3% in May, says iTrackLeads
Dealers continued to see rising demand in May as enquiries increased by 3% and sales of new and used vehicles lept 37%, against the same month last year.
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Market Insight 5 JunAgency model yet to disrupt dealer financials, says Zeus Capital
Zeus Capital, the financial services group, has said the switch to an agency model has yet to materially impact dealer group revenues.
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Market Insight 25 MayClean Air Zones could unlock fresh opportunities for retailers, says Carwow
Clean Air Zones are driving consumers to sell their vehicles and search for alternatives, according to data from Carwow.
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Car Dealer News 28 AprArnold Clark to create EV charging network with £23m rapid charger investment
Car retail giant Arnold Clark is investing £23 million in electric vehicle (EV) rapid chargers in a bid to create an Arnold Clark Charge network that addresses motorists EV anxiety.
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Market Insight 28 AprUK car production remained over 40% down on pre-COVID 2019 in Q1
The UK’s car manufacturing sector remained “well below pre-pandemic levels” during Q1 2023, despite a 6% increase in production volumes over the three-month period.
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Used Cars 27 AprUsed car prices declined just 1% despite April dip in consumer demand
Used car prices declined by 1% during April as Easter holidays delivered a seasonal drop in demand, Cap HPI has reported.
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Market Insight 26 AprLCV values rise despite ‘difficult economic conditions’ in Q1
Light commercial vehicle (LCV) values reached their highest point since July last year as the sector’s performance defied expectations during Q1, BCA has said.
