EV sales miss targets despite January uptick
The UK new car market fell by 2.5% to 139,345 units in January, according to new data released by the Society of Motor manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It attributes the […]
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BYD fastest selling brand with 658% UK growth
BYD was the fastest selling car brand in the UK last year as it saw sales volumes surge by 658% during 2024. The Chinese brand – Build Your Dreams – […]
Chinese car brands gain influence as EV sales wane
A new report by Jato Dynamics has revealed that the European new car market grew by 0.9% to 12,909,741 units last year, driven by sales from Chinese car brands. However, […]
ICE-EV price gap coming down sharply
New research has revealed a significant narrowing of the ICE-EV price gap during the last six years. According to analysis carried out by Jato Dynamics, the gap between traditional petrol […]
SUVs dominate fastest selling cars of 2024
The top four and seven of the top 10 fastest selling cars of 2024 were SUVs, according to research carried out by AA Cars. It found that the fastest selling […]
Dealerships cite higher wages in 2025 as top concern
Nearly half of UK dealerships have said that higher wages in 2025 are their main worry, according to research from Startline Motor Finance. It found that 40% of respondents believe that increasing salaries […]
2024 new car sales announced by SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has published the 2024 new car sales figures, revealing growth of 2.6% to 1,952,778 units. This represented a rise of 2.6% and was […]
New car sales fall again despite EV discounts
Deliveries of new cars fell by 1.9% in the UK during November with 153,610 joining the road, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders […]
Used car market growth to be driven by EVs
The UK used car market is projected to rise from 7.4 million transactions in 2024 to just under 7.9 million by 2027, according to Cox Automotive. According to its Insight […]
Used electric vehicles outsell ICE models by a week
Used electric vehicles sold a week quicker than the second hand car market average in November, according to data released by cap hpi. It found that pure electrics sold in […]
UK used car market holds firm
The UK used car market performed strongly in November despite consumer confidence falling following the Autumn Budget and disruption around vehicle finance. According to cap hpi, the value of an […]
SMMT responds to ZEV Mandate commitment from government
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has said it will work with the UK government to identify any necessary adjustments to ZEV Mandate targets. Vehicle manufacturers met government officials […]
