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Industry UK electric car demand

UK electric car demand "waning" says Auto Trader

The online marketplace says supply has overtaken demand for the first time since the pandemic.
By James Fossdyke 20 December 2022
09:46 Industry UK: Video analyses whether hydrogen cars are a dead end

UK: Video analyses whether hydrogen cars are a dead end

This topic seems to be a never-ending source of debate and controversy.
By Brian Potter 11 February 2022
New Car Reviews UK: AutoTrader tests Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo in a blizzard

UK: AutoTrader tests Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo in a blizzard

The snowstorm leaves them stranded at one point, and they had to call the emergency services to come rescue them.
By Brian Potter 10 February 2022
Industry UK: Used electric cars now sell faster than petrols, Auto Trader claims

UK: Used electric cars now sell faster than petrols, Auto Trader claims

The company says its the first time electric vehicles (EVs) have sold faster than petrols.
By James Fossdyke 02 December 2021
Manufacturing / Production Building an EV produces 70% more emissions than ICE, says Volvo

Building an EV produces 70% more emissions than ICE, says Volvo

The Swedish automaker compares how much it emits to make an XC40 versus a fully-electric C40 or XC40 Recharge.
By Andrei Nedelea 21 November 2021
Green UK: This electrified Porsche 356 has a good ol' manual gearbox

UK: This electrified Porsche 356 has a good ol' manual gearbox

Who says EVs and three pedals can't mix?
By Brian Potter 15 November 2021
Industry No sign of 'significant slowdown' in UK used car price growth

No sign of 'significant slowdown' in UK used car price growth

Auto Trader says price rises are here to stay.
By James Fossdyke 11 November 2021
Pricing Used diesel car prices keep rising despite London ULEZ expansion

Used diesel car prices keep rising despite London ULEZ expansion

Prices have risen by around £5,000 in 12 months.
By James Fossdyke 29 October 2021
Feature Rory Reid reviews France’s prettiest PHEV saloon, the DS9 E-Tense

Rory Reid reviews France’s prettiest PHEV saloon, the DS9 E-Tense

Looks like this posh plug-in from France is actually quite good, even on a track.
By Brian Potter 28 October 2021
Industry UK: Used car price growth quadruples in just six months

UK: Used car price growth quadruples in just six months

Prices are now almost a quarter higher than they were at this time last year.
By James Fossdyke 27 October 2021
New Car Reviews Rory Reid reviews Model Y, says it’s the best and worst Tesla

Rory Reid reviews Model Y, says it’s the best and worst Tesla

What will the ex-Top Gear presenter, now in charge of AutoTrader UK's videos, make off the Model Y?
By Brian Potter 19 October 2021
Living With It UK: Should you consider a used electric car? Good or bad idea?

UK: Should you consider a used electric car? Good or bad idea?

If you're in the market for an EV, should you search the used market? Let's explore.
By Brian Potter 07 October 2021
Green UK electric uptake 'lacks required pace' to meet government targets

UK electric uptake 'lacks required pace' to meet government targets

Auto Trader reckons we need EVs to make up more than half the new car market in just five years' time.
By James Fossdyke 10 September 2021
Industry UK used car prices double in just three months

UK used car prices double in just three months

Average prices have increased for 17 consecutive months.
By James Fossdyke 07 September 2021
Pricing UK used car price increases 'set to continue', says Auto Trader

UK used car price increases 'set to continue', says Auto Trader

The website reckons sustained demand for second-hand cars will keep prices high.
By James Fossdyke 25 August 2021
Industry UK used car values soar as demand grows in post-pandemic Britain

UK used car values soar as demand grows in post-pandemic Britain

Auto Trader says values are up by more than 12 percent.
By James Fossdyke 26 July 2021
New Car Reviews How much Ford Mustang is there in the Mach-E Electric crossover?

How much Ford Mustang is there in the Mach-E Electric crossover?

AutoTrader’s Rory Reid, V8 Ford Mustang owner, tries to find out.
By Andrei Nedelea 28 January 2021
06:22 Races and Chases Tesla Model S Performance faces Aston Martin DBS in quarter-mile race

Tesla Model S Performance faces Aston Martin DBS in quarter-mile race

Spoiler alert: old-time rock and roll gets demolished.
By Matthew Crisara 21 January 2021
04:05 Races and Chases Huracan faces Taycan, Model S, DBS, 540C in a five-way drag race

Huracan faces Taycan, Model S, DBS, 540C in a five-way drag race

A random matchup but kind of diverse in one way or another.
By Jacob Oliva 28 December 2020
05:38 Races and Chases Modified Toyota MR2 fights stock McLaren 540C in mid-engine drag race

Modified Toyota MR2 fights stock McLaren 540C in mid-engine drag race

600 bhp versus 30 years of supercar evolution.
By Christopher Smith 11 December 2020
06:29 Races and Chases Lister Stealth faces Lamborghini Urus in quarter mile race

Lister Stealth faces Lamborghini Urus in quarter mile race

British determination vs Italian power.
By Matthew Crisara 02 December 2020
Industry Lockdown not stopping Brits from buying cars

Lockdown not stopping Brits from buying cars

Many will be buying a car in the next two weeks.
By Dominik Wilde 10 November 2020
Classics 'Zombie cars' remain popular

'Zombie cars' remain popular

Auto Trader reveals which out of production cars remain most sought after.
By Dominik Wilde 29 October 2020
Official Gen-Zers changing minds about driving amid pandemic

Gen-Zers changing minds about driving amid pandemic

The car-loathing generation now wants to drive.
By Dominik Wilde 29 September 2020
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