More than 70% of UK motorists would consider buying a car from a Chinese manufacturer, according to Startline Motor Finance’s June Used Car Tracker.
The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market shrank by -11.8% in May, with 22,796 vans, 4x4s and pick-ups registered, according to new SMMT data
New car registrations were up 1.6% year on year – the strongest May performance since 2021, according to SMMT figures
May’s figures offer cautious encouragement to an industry under pressure. Strong
Financial incentives, not regulatory pressure, are what car buyers believe will finally spark a true retail shift to electric vehicles (EVs), finds JudgeService.
The used car market showed robust performance during May, with BCA reporting strong buyer engagement, consistent online activity, and steady values
More than half of UK car dealers believe the government’s revised Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate will create much-needed “breathing space” for electric vehicle (EV) sales
If its momentum continues, VW could top the UK EV leaderboard as early as next month
The new car market has entered 2025 with renewed momentum and cautious optimism
The Toyota Aygo and Suzuki Swift have been crowned the UK’s most reliable used superminis, topping Warrantywise’s latest Reliability Index with a score of 88.6 out of 100.
The used car market continued its steady recovery in May, with stable prices, healthy consumer demand, and solid transaction volumes
Electric vehicles (EVs) less than two years old are now retaining just 47% of their original value, a dramatic fall from the 83% seen in 2022, according to new data from Cox Automotive.
Dealerships are warning of a looming recruitment and retention crisis following the government’s decision to scrap employee car ownership schemes (ECOS),
A worrying number of motor dealers are grappling with rising levels of fraud and attempted scams, according to new research from Close Brothers Motor Finance.
Fires involving electric cars have surged by 77% in just two years, highlighting mounting safety concerns over the lithium-ion batteries.
The new car market is enjoying a buoyant May, with Auto Trader reporting a 3% month-on-month increase in visits to its new car platform and a 14% rise year-on-year.
The UK’s wholesale used vehicle market maintained steady performance in May, according to NAMA, with conversion rates dipping slightly amid seasonal pressures.
BYD has overtaken Tesla as Europe’s top-selling EV brand for the first time, marking a major shift in the region’s electric vehicle market, JATO reports.
AA data shows peak EV charging costs are down, but the benefit has been offset by new road tax charges now applied to all electric vehicle owners.
Used BEV sales hit a new high in early May, with demand continuing to strengthen and prices showing signs of rare stability, according to Indicata.
