Audi A3s on dealer forecourt
The Audi A3 was one of the UK's best-selling cars in April, with 3010 registrations
Car sales

Electrified models stabilise UK new car market as private sales dip

Hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric cars played starring roles as petrol car sales fell by 3.1% in April

7 May 2024
Electrified models stabilise UK new car market as private sales dip
Car sales

Inside one brand’s struggle to stay ahead in China’s cut-throat car market

Motivational messages posted in factory reveal high stakes for Zeekr in a make-or-break year

7 May 2024
Inside one brand’s struggle to stay ahead in China’s cut-throat car market
mini dealership forecourt
Cox's most optimistic outlook puts UK registrations up nearly 16% on 2023
Car sales

Experts predict more than two million UK car sales in 2024

Cox Automotive forecasts up to 2.2m registrations, but low-margin fleet sales and ZEV penalties are retail headwinds

29 April 2024
Experts predict more than two million UK car sales in 2024
Car sales

Dacia launches seven-year warranty that can also cover used cars

Renault-owned budget brand targets Kia and MG with generous new warranty terms

16 April 2024
Dacia launches seven-year warranty that can also cover used cars
Car sales

JLR sales up 22% as Defender and Range Rover sales soar

British brand expected to announce record profits in May after buoyant end to year

9 April 2024
JLR sales up 22% as Defender and Range Rover sales soar
Car sales

UK car registrations up 10.4% year on year as fleets boost growth

Despite the increase, the figures are still 30.6% down on pre-pandemic levels

4 April 2024
UK car registrations up 10.4% year on year as fleets boost growth
Car sales

Tesla reclaims EV sales crown from BYD despite huge shortfall

Tesla delivered around 63,000 fewer cars than expected last quarter, but still outpaced Chinese rival BYD

2 April 2024
Tesla reclaims EV sales crown from BYD despite huge shortfall
Car sales

Global car makers contemplate exit from China

Sales are plummeting and profit margins are shrinking as local giants such as BYD and Geely continue to grow

2 April 2024
Global car makers contemplate exit from China
Ford dealer night
Ford will now adopt what it calls an 'advanced franchise' strategy, with greater use of customer data
Car sales

Ford backs European franchise dealers in agency U-turn

Company will maintain traditional dealer model with assistance of data-sharing – but will downsize network

26 March 2024
Ford backs European franchise dealers in agency U-turn
Car sales

Consumer watchdog calls for car dealers to be licensed

Levels of crime and fraud are rising while spending on Trading Standards departments is falling, says CTSI

25 March 2024
Consumer watchdog calls for car dealers to be licensed

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