car sales

European market drops by a quarter

New car registrations across 26 countries in Europe fell by 25% to 964,800 units in September, although it was a good month for electric vehicles as the Tesla Model 3 […]

Used prices overtake some new models

The latest data from Auto Trader found that the average price of a used car increased 23.9% year-on-year last week. Not only does this mark 76 weeks of consecutive growth, […]

Patience is a virtue for car buyers

Car buyers are prepared to wait as long as a year for a new vehicle, as awareness of the microchip shortage grows. According to research carried out by What Car?, […]

Electric model tops wanted list

Aston Barclay has revealed that an electric car has topped its used car desirability Index for October. It has found that the Hyundai IONIQ was the most in-demand across both […]

BCA renews major remarketing contract

BCA has announced that Volkswagen Group UK has renewed its long-standing remarketing contract. The new three-year contract with the option of a further two-year extension will see BCA handled upwards of 40,000 VWG […]

CD Auction announces broader sales programme

CD Auction Group has expanded its programme of sales to five days a week. The sales cover cars and LCVs and take place across the auction’s digital channels. Andy Pearce, […]

Supply issues stall car sales

The UK new car market has recorded its weakest September since 1998 – despite a record performance for battery electric vehicles. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has […]

Car buyers back local dealerships

Nearly three-quarters (74%) of car buyers want to purchase their next vehicle from a local dealer. New research from car buying platform What Car? found overwhelming support for local dealerships, […]

European sales fall a fifth

Car registrations across 26 European markets fell 18% in August, making the 713,714 units sold the lowest recorded volume in August since 2014. However, year-to-date volume remains higher than last […]

LCV values up 28% in a year

LCV values at BCA averaged £9,874 in August, the third highest average value on record. Average monthly values now have risen by £2,165 in the past year, equivalent to a […]

L&L renews remarketing deal

L&L Automotive Group has renewed its remarketing deal with BCA for a further two years. The Hertfordshire-based Mercedes-Benz, Smart and AMG retailer operates retail centres in Hertford, Bishop’s Stortford, Stevenage […]

Car finance market drops a fifth

The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has reported a fall in new business volumes of 20% in July 2021 compared with the same month in 2020. In the first seven […]