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New car registrations up 11. 4% in June " the SMMT
1+ hour, 33+ min ago (1113+ words) The UK new car market's recovery continued in June, with registrations rising 11. 4% to reach 213, 166 units, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The SMMT said that this is the best performance for June since…...
UK used EV demand strongest out of European countries, finds Indicata
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (493+ words) According to Indicata, used EV demand is stronger in the UK than in any of the other of the 15 European countries it operates in. In June, all three of the fastest-selling used cars were EVs: the Tesla Model 3, Volkswagen ID. 5 and…...
Urgent action is needed to relieve pressure on UK automotive industry " the SMMT
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (982+ words) Britain must act now to secure the future of its automotive industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) warned today, with urgent action needed for a sector under pressure from mounting costs, global protectionism and rising risk of…...
Two-thirds have doubts about driverless taxis on roads " Startline
2+ week, 6+ day ago (388+ words) June's Used Car Tracker showed 46% are concerned about crashing into other vehicles or pedestrians, and 32% want someone present if something goes wrong. Almost two-thirds of people (65%) have doubts about using driverless taxis when they are being trialled in London, according…...
KGM Motors named EV Rally Vehicle Partner
3+ week, 4+ day ago (342+ words) KGM Motors UK has partnered with the EV Rally as the event's official Vehicle Partner to reinforce the brand's focus on electrified mobility and real-world EV capability. The EV Rally brings together manufacturers, fleets and industry experts to challenge perceptions…...
EVs, premium models leading used car price rises in May " Cazana
3+ week, 6+ day ago (511+ words) Dealer Insights, Electric Vehicles, Industry & Market News, Lead Story, News, Used Cars Three-year-old used car prices increased by 0. 7% in May, driven by the strength of electric vehicles (EVs) and premium models, according to Cazana. Used car prices at the three-year-old…...
May sees fastest increase in used car prices since 2023 " Autotrader
4+ week, 3+ hour ago (429+ words) Dealer Insights, Electric Vehicles, Industry & Market News, Lead Story, News, Used Cars Autotrader has found that used car prices increased by 0. 7% year-on-year in May, the most that prices have risen in a single month since August 2023. Used cars sold in…...
Used EV market shows signs of stabilising as demand strengthens
4+ week, 5+ hour ago (572+ words) Dealer Insights, Electric Vehicles, Lead Story, News, Used Cars The used electric vehicle market is showing increasing signs of stability, with stronger consumer demand and improving value performance helping to create new opportunities for dealers, according to analysis from Solera…...
Jaecoo and Omoda record biggest rise in UK consumer awareness among Chinese car brands
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (366+ words) Dealer Insights, Industry & Market News, Lead Story, News Jaecoo and Omoda have recorded the largest increases in consumer awareness among Chinese car brands in the UK over the past year, according to research from Startline Motor Finance. May's Startline Used…...
TMS signs UK distribution deal for Wahler thermostats
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (332+ words) Aftermarket & Workshop, News Thermal Management Systems (TMS) has become the UK distributor for Wahler thermostats, and will establish a direct sales model for garages. Wahler said the move is significant for UK garages, increasing the availability of OE-specification parts. Parts…...