The Chancellor has announced a £65 million boost for on-street charging, while reports suggest help could be on the way for private electric vehicle (EV) buyers.
A Porsche-owned consultancy, believes the transition to digital sales models is “irreversible”, but offers a chance to rethink the entire car buying journey.
Almost two-thirds of dealers (62%) say an improved economy would provide the biggest boost for used car sales in 2025, new research indicates.
The UK’s used car market has seen the joint fourth strongest performance on record, according to the latest data from Cap HPI.
More than a third (36%) of drivers admit they haven’t checked whether their car has been involved in a previous accident.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has noted an increasing number of garages looking at the prospect of closure due to a lack of succession planning.
Car manufacturers supported the UK’s electric vehicle market with £2.4 billion of tactical incentives last year, up by almost 150% year-on-year.
The UK’s wholesale car market has performed strongly in January with promising signs in retail demand and search activity too, according to NAMA.
New research from automotive performance marketing agency UpShift highlights the significant rise of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in the UK’s search habits.
The price gap between EVs and ICE models has fallen from 51% to 18% over the past six years in the UK, according to a new report from Jato Dynamics.
UK customer research into electric vehicle ownership has surged by 58% since 2022, but over half still think EVs are too expensive.
A replacement engine and related items on a 2016 BMW was the largest claim paid out by RAC Warranty last year.
Nearly three quarters of cars in the UK that have been recalled remain on the roads with unresolved problems, according to analysis from carVertical.
Audi was the top performing brand for used car profitability performance for cars sold through Carwow’s online auction platform in Q4 last year.
BCA has already broken its sales record for electric vehicles with nearly 1,000 units sold in the first full week of trading in January.
Over two-thirds of car owners would welcome proactive contact from retailers about upcoming service and MOT due dates, according to new research.
Trade-to-trade sales for hybrids and electric vehicles jumped by 64.9% year-on-year in 2024, according to new figures from Dealer Auction.
Almost seven out of 10 motorists (69%) are worried about petrol and diesel costs rising in 2025, new research reveals.
One in 10 drivers across the UK are skipping their vehicle service, with a third citing cost and as the main reason for holding off.
The UK has not received a real influx of Chinese new cars yet because there are other countries in Europe that are more profitable targets for the emerging brands, according to the head of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
