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Retail used car prices stable, but ‘pressure on younger vehicles’

A significant nuance in supply and demand dynamics is affecting retail prices, particularly among younger vehicles, according to Auto Trader.

Fleet remarketing 2 Jul

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New members join campaign to combat electric vehicle misinformation

Campaign involves collection of user-friendly, simplified facts that offer a balanced and data-backed view of the reality of owning and driving electric cars.

electric and hybrid vehicles 26 Jun

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Used electric vehicle prices drop below petrol and diesel

Demand for used electric cars increased 31% year-on-year in May, fuelled by the ongoing softening in prices, according to Auto Trader.

Fleet remarketing 2 Jun

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Discounts on new electric cars soften as rules relaxed on ZEV Mandate

Despite March being a strong month for manufacturer discounts as new ’25 plates entered circulation, the level of price reductions has fallen.

Fleet procurement 25 Apr

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Vauxhall Grandland is most in-demand used car

Used Vauxhall Grandlands are selling more quickly than any other model, according to data from Auto Trader.

used cars 31 Mar

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Positive outlook predicted for used car market in 2025

Used car prices are predicted to rise in 2025 as the market deals with the impact of a Covid-affected 2022, where just 1.61 million new cars were registered.

Fleet remarketing 8 Jan

Rachael Jones, Auto Trader director of automotive finance

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Insurance premiums could continue to rise

Electric vehicle premiums most at risk, says Auto Trader’s Rachael Jones

Insurance 10 Dec

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‘Peak petrol’ reached as EV growth means fuel type will fall

The most recent figures showed that petrol’s market share was 53.6%, down from 56.4% in 2023.

registrations 3 Dec

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UK will be a priority for OEMs’ electric cars (video)

Strength of the market, especially in fleet, will mean manufacturers cannot divert production to other markets

Electric vehicles 2 Dec

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Residual values start to stabilise, reports Auto Trader (video)

Latest data shows stock levels down by demand up, resulting in a “healthy balance”

residual values 26 Nov

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Manufacturers react to meet ZEV targets (video)

Fleet and leasing will continue to be a huge focus next year, according to Auto Trader’s Rachael Jones

Insight & policy 22 Nov

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New entrants shake-up established order but cheaper BEVs are coming (video)

BYD, Great Wall and Omoda to be followed by Leapmotor and Changan next year, but European OEMs react with slew of smaller, cheaper electric cars

Electric vehicles 20 Nov

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DfT endorses electric vehicle facts to combat misinformation

A new initiative designed to combat misinformation surrounding EVs has been launched by Auto Trader, ChargeUK and the SMMT.

Department for Transport 18 Nov

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Diversity and inclusion policies offer huge benefits to fleets and leasecos (video)

Auto Trader outlines its policies and calls for companies to share ideas on diversity and inclusivity

Auto Trader 29 Oct

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‘Positive path’ to public charging but some challenges still need resolving (video)

Auto Trader survey suggests anxiety is overstated with most drivers charging at home

Auto Trader 22 Oct

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Warning of car key fob failure due to cold weather

Drivers advised to keep their car keys in a warm place when not in use to reduce the chances of them failing to work during the colder weather.

Car News 22 Oct

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Demand accelerates for older used electric cars, but sub-one-year-olds struggle to sell (video)

BEVs in the three-to-five-year-old age group are the fastest selling of any model and fuel type on the Auto Trader website

Auto Trader 17 Oct

Marc Palmer, Auto Trader head of strategy and insights

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Electric discounts make new cars cheaper than nearly new (video)

Auto Trader reveals imbalance caused by pre-reg and cut price activity on Fleet News Quarterly Market Insights

Auto Trader 15 Oct

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Affordability stifling electric switch in the private market, says Auto Trader

The vast majority of car buyers – some 87% – will not pay more for an electric car, according to new Auto Trader research.

Car News 19 Sept

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Rising confidence raises hopes of strong end to 2024 (video)

With consumer confidence on the rise, Auto Trader is predicting a strong used car market in the second half of 2024, raising hopes that residual values could stabilise.

Auto Trader 20 Aug