New car market declines for first time in years Some 84,575 new cars were registered in the UK last month The Independent UK · Sep 5, 2024
‘Spectacular bargains’: why now is a great time to buy a used electric car in the UK A secondhand EV is a possibility for many families as the cost of desirable models, including Kias and Teslas, falls to £15,000 The Guardian - UK · Aug 24, 2024
‘His rhetoric has made Tesla toxic’: is Elon Musk driving away his target market? There are signs the billionaire is becoming unpopular with the very demographic group most likely to buy EVs The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2024
I Used To Work At A Car Dealership And They Are Crooks': Woman Goes Viral For Exposing 'Evil' Sales Tactics A social media influencer has shared tips on how to save money when buying a new car, including research, negotiation, and knowing your rights. International Business Times UK · Jul 1, 2024
Pricier cars and steep insurance push driving out of reach for the young Auto Trader said the lack of affordable stock is caused by the impact of the pandemic on the supply of new cars, adding to inflationary pricing pressure The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2024
Auto Trader CEO: London Stock Exchange's problem isn't liquidity The London Stock Exchange has to grapple with problems other than just liquidity, the boss of Britain’s biggest car market has said. Evening Standard · May 30, 2024
Ayrton Senna's famous Honda NSX up for sale The car is one of three examples of the Honda NSX owned by Senna, with his red NSX one of the cars the Brazilian kept at his Portuguese home. Autosport · Apr 24, 2024
I’m worried about getting stranded in an electric car! Each week, columnist Erin Baker solves a real-world electric vehicle dilemma. This time: the fear of running out of zap … The Guardian - UK · Mar 15, 2024
Will an electric car really work for me? Each week, columnist Erin Baker solves a real-world electric vehicle dilemma. This time: do EVs really suit our varied lifestyle needs? The Guardian - UK · Mar 1, 2024
How much do you know about electric vehicles? Take our quiz to find out Electric vehicles (EVs) are now quite a familiar sight on our roads. But after a century of us getting used to petrol and diesel cars, the electric alternatives can still feel a bit … mysterious. Take our quiz and test your knowledge of these modern marvels The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2024
Brands to batteries: do you get the big picture with electric vehicles? Take our quiz The electric revolution is well under way. Is your knowledge current, or do you need to amp it up? Take our quiz to find out The Guardian - UK · Feb 23, 2024
Are electric cars too expensive to tempt motorists away from petrol and diesel vehicles? In part four of our series exploring myths surrounding EVs, we weigh up the issue of costs The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2023
Watchdog lowers forecast for sales of electric cars The Office for Budget Responsibility has reduced its forecast for electric vehicles’ share of new car sales in 2027 from 67% to 38%. The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
Ford: Delaying petrol and diesel ban ‘undermines’ what we need from Government It is reported that ministers could push the date for when conventionally fuelled new cars can no longer be sold in the UK from 2030 to 2035. The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2023 Let’s not forget the real star of Barbie: shameless product placement The film is like a Russian doll of adverts – is this the future of blockbuster cinema?, says features writer Amelia Tait
Evening Standard · Jul 28, 2023 Drivers have to pay up to £3,600 more for ULEZ-compliant versions of some cars, Auto Trader says The largest difference in price was for the Volkswagen Golf
The Independent UK · Jul 28, 2023 Drivers hit by ‘price penalty’ to meet Ulez rules Auto Trader said some motorists are paying over £3,000 more for Ulez-compliant vehicles compared with identical models only a year older.
Manchester Evening News · Jun 29, 2023 Deceitful car dealer sold 'deathtrap' vehicles that could have killed customers Mohammed Sajad defrauded 11 people misrepresenting so-called 'stunning' motors online
Birmingham Post · Jun 20, 2023 Auto Trader names Myenergi's Zappi its Home Charger of the Year Award is an ideal fillip for firm as it continues consultation to reduce size of workforce
Birmingham Post · Jun 1, 2023 Sales pass £500m at Auto Trader but car supply shortages hits profits The car market was affected by ongoing severe supply woes amid the global semiconductor shortage
Evening Standard · Jun 1, 2023 FTSE 100 Live: House prices fall 3.4%, Auto Trader and Dr Martens post results London shares are trading higher after the FTSE 100 index lost 5% of its value during an eventful May for global markets.
The Independent UK · May 10, 2023 Decline in used car sales halted as more become available Some 1.8 million cars changed hands in the UK between January and March, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said.
Birmingham Post · May 10, 2023 Abrdn lowers asking price for Auto Trader headquarters by over £20m The building was renamed after Tony Wilson who founded the Hacienda nightclub and co-founded Factory Records
Wales Online · Apr 20, 2023 Interest in electric cars drops two thirds in a year New EVs are an average of 37% more expensive than petrol and diesel cars
The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023 Interest in new electric cars slumps, figures show Auto Trader said the market is being hampered by a lack of affordable choices.