
Auto Trader | Insight blog
Insights from the UK’s #1 automotive marketplace
Where are we on the journey to electric?
Explore the current state of the EV market and what the latest developments mean for retailers.
What are Gen Z looking for from their cars?
A new generation of car buyers are coming to the market. So discover what generation Z want from their cars.
The latest on used car prices
Discover what we are seeing with used car prices in our latest update.
The three things we discovered at the NADA show 2025
We headed to the NADA show 2025 to discover the latest trends and challenges on the global automotive retail market.
The tax changes coming to pick-ups and what it could mean for retail
April will see double cab pick-up trucks categorised as passenger vehicles, changing the way they are taxed. Find out what this means for buyers and retail.
The fastest-selling, most popular used cars of 2024 (and what we’re seeing so far this year)
What were the fastest-selling, most popular cars of 2024 and what are we seeing in the first weeks of 2025?
Looking ahead: Our forecasts for 2025
Discover what 2025 has in store for the market in our latest forecast blog.
Where we’ve been and where we’re heading: The story of the automotive landscape so far
The last 25 years have seen staggering change in our industry. But where were we at the start of this century and where are we heading?
The key takeaways from the Auto Trader Retailer Awards
What did we discover about the future of automotive retail at the Auto Trader Retailer Awards 2024?
Tackling the challenges of vehicle prep
What can retailers do to ease the challenges of vehicle preparation? We spoke to some leading independent retailers to find out.
Bentley’s global focus on sustainability
Bentley, winner of the Sustainability Initiative award at the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2024, showcases how the Bentley Environmental Foundation is helping to tackle the climate crisis.
The Drive Green Approach to Sustainability
Drive Green, winner of the Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award at the Auto Trader Retailer Awards 2023, shares how they are putting sustainability at the heart of their business.
How do we engage the early majority of EV buyers?
This year, we headed to the EV Summit to share our views, along with those of a panel made up of experts from VinFast, Tesla and Wink Car, on what needs to be done to engage the early majority of EV buyers.
The Chinese automotive industry: Challenger or partner?
We recently sent a team to China to uncover exactly what impact the burgeoning Chinese market is set to have on the UK industry. Discover what they found here.
The three things we learned at the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2024
Last week we announced the winners of the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2024 as determined by a survey of over 200,000 car owners. But what did we learn from this year’s survey?
The impact of EVs on retail
Ready or not electric vehicles (EVs) are coming and will undoubtedly change the automotive industry. But what impact can we expect on retailers as we head down the Road to 2035?
How are new entrants impacting the market?
The transition to electric has seen a surge in the number of new brands coming to the UK. But how are they impacting the impact and what opportunities do they present?
Is consumer confidence collapsing?
Is the current economic climate causing consumers to lose confidence in their ability to afford their next car?
The fastest-selling, most popular cars of 2023
2023 was a strong year for our industry. But what were car buyers looking at last year and what vehicles flew off forecourts in 2023?
The road ahead: Our forecasts for 2024
As 2023 comes to a close, we’re taking a look at what our data is telling us is in-store for 2024 and sharing our forecasts for the year ahead.