Tag: Auto Trader
Honda e:NY1 is most in-demand EV, says Auto Trader
According to the latest data from Auto Trader, the Honda e:NY1 is this July’s most in-demand brand-new electric vehicle (EV), and the 7th most in-demand new car among all fuel-types, rising from the UK’s 254th in June. It means the battery-powered SUV is this month’s fastest-growing new car model overall, and for pure electric cars,…
Fully charged EV will provide nearly 2 weeks of typical driving, claims Auto Trader
Auto Trader has revealed that on average Brits need to charge their electric vehicle less than once a week to fit in their normal full week of driving. On average, Brits drive 127 miles a week with the most common uses being grocery shopping (11 miles), visiting friends and family (22 miles) and shopping for…
Used EV prices fall fuelling increased demand, claims Auto Trader
According to the latest data from Auto Trader’s Retail Price Index, the growth in used car retail values has softened slightly this month, easing from an increase of 3.2% year-on-year (YoY) in June, to 2.8% in July (up to 20th). On a more granular level, the headline figure masks strong rates of growth across fuel types…
Public transport frustrations fuelling car ownership demand
The current average price of a used car is £17,735, up 3.5% year-on-year and 0.3% month-on-month. Auto Trader research shows the importance of car ownership is increasing, driven, in part, by public transport disruption. Rising car finance APRs are having limited impact on consumer finance engagement on Auto Trader According to the latest data from…
2 in 3 Brits want to lead more sustainable lifestyle, claims study
New research released today by Auto Trader reveals that nearly two thirds (63%) of Brits are embracing their inner eco-warrior and focusing on leading a more sustainable lifestyle, as a result of the pandemic. As part of this lockdown-inspired eco-enthusiasm, one in five Brits (21%) is planning to stop fuelling around with petrol and diesel…
World EV day: Government plans to boost electric uptake
Parking spaces painted green, chargepoints at supermarkets and popular tourist sites, and batteries that could charge in six minutes could all form part of the government’s plans to accelerate electric vehicle uptake, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has announced today on the inaugural World EV Day (9 September). The government claims it is turbocharging its commitment…
Scooter searches on rise as Brits seek alternative to public transport
Following the UK Government’s decision to make wearing face coverings mandatory on all public transport from today (15th June), Auto Trader has seen a large rise in searches for bikes, mopeds and scooters. The UK’s largest digital marketplace for new and used cars, Auto Trader has reported that advert views for mopeds increased by 32%…
Auto Trader car of the future – no driving seat, digital paint
Auto Trader has released concept designs for what it predicts cars will look like in 2050 – based on the expertise of futurologist Tom Cheesewright, market trends, the rate of technological development and research into consumer demand. Auto Trader’s 2050 concept car is a fully electric, colour-changing vehicle with space for passengers to make the…
APP OF THE DAY: Auto Trader Goodwood Festival of Speed (iPhone)
Petrol heads planning to attend the Goodwood Motor Show, taking place between June 28th and July 1st 2012, shouldn't set foot over the doorstep without first grabbing the official Auto Trader Goodwood Festival of Speed companion app. Part guide, part…
Auto-Trader app brings augmented reality features to second-hand car hunting
On the hunt for a second hand car and happen to have an iPhone 3GS at your disposal? Then you should check out the brand new Auto-Trader app, which packs in a few nifty augmented reality features to help…
