Weak business confidence is holding back fleet investment in new vans, after five months of decline, according to new data from the SMMT.
Global economic uncertainty is intensifying, fuelled by political tensions, rising tariffs, while ongoing armed conflicts are rattling financial markets and disrupting industrial sectors.
Credit affordability and car finance were responsible for a large segment in growth of overall complaints to the Financial Ombudsman Service in H2 last year.
Almost three-quarters of motorists say they would switch to an EV that offered 250 miles of range from five minutes of charging, according to new research.
New car retail demand took an 8% hit in April as tax changes started to bite, but the private market is still up 6.3% year-to-date.
Used car prices rose marginally in April, with BCA’s online sales recording an average sale value of £7,792—just £11 higher than March.
The used car market continued to show resilience in April, with average retail prices rising by 1.5% month-on-month and sales volumes
Drivers are commonly ignoring tyre pressure warnings, faulty wipers and the fact their tyres are worn to the point of needing replacing, according to new data from Uswitch.
Most servicing customers believe it is fair to be charged small fees for cars being collected and delivered, courtesy vehicles and valeting.
New data reveals the Mercedes Sprinter is the most recalled van in the UK between 2020 and 2024.
Jameel Motors, the UK distributor of the Farizon SV large electric van, has signed a deal with the AA to provide nationwide aftersales support.
The SMMT is urging the Government to boost investment in the commercial vehicle charging infrastructure or risk stalling electric van adoption further.
Trump has modified his tariff plans for imported automotive parts to ease the burden on US-based car manufacturers , but other tariffs on car imports remain.
This week’s Auto Shanghai 2025 comes at a pivotal time for the automotive industry, writes Philipp Sayler von Amende, chief commercial officer, Get Your Car at Carwow.
The SMMT and Road Haulage Association (RHA) have sold the CV Show to event organisers Nineteen Group for an undisclosed sum.
Used car sales reached record highs in March to the highest level since Marketcheck started recording data in May 2023.
Electric vehicle (EV) discounting appears to be softening in the wake of fresh changes to the government’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, according to the latest data from Auto Trader.
Tesla is seemingly shrugging off its recent brand image challenges with the Model 3 standing out as the UK’s fastest-selling used car.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has signalled that the UK is prepared to slash tariffs on US-made vehicles in a strategic bid to revive trade talks with the Trump administration.
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturing giant CATL has developed new battery technology that can add 320 miles in just five minutes.
