Autotrader | Insight blog
Insights from the UK’s leading automotive marketplace
The New Car Market Q1 Update: Where Are We Now?
We’re stripping back the jargon to break down what’s happened in the New Car market in Q1 and most importantly how you can use that info to sell more cars today.
Finance commissions ruling - live updates
Keep track of the latest updates including live lender status
Introducing New Search Categories: Helping More Buyers Find the Right Cars
We’re excited to introduce Search Categories. A new way for buyers to browse Autotrader using everyday language that reflects what they actually need from a car. These categories help buyers get to the right vehicles faster, and just as importantly, help your stock get discovered more easily.
A message from our CEO
Our CEO provides an update on our latest package price increase, how we came to the decision and how we’re investing to bring more value to you in 2026.
Three Brand New Offers For 2026
In 2026, we’re giving you more flexibility than ever. Putting you in control with a choice of three brilliant offers to boost the value you get from your Autotrader package.
Our Podcasts
All Chat, No Charts is a short weekly podcast from Autotrader bringing you the signals shaping the UK automotive market.
In 10 minutes, we break down the latest pricing movements, shifts in consumer demand, and the key trends every retailer should have on their radar. No slides. No dashboards. Just the insights that matter, explained simply.
Whether you're running a forecourt, managing stock, or keeping a close eye on the market, All Chat, No Charts gives you the context behind the numbers so you can make smarter decisions each week.
Join Erin Baker Autotrader Editorial Director, award-winning motoring journalist and single mum of 2, for a podcast series devoted to putting women in the driving seat.
We'll journey into the professional and private lives of brilliant women in the automotive industry and cover everything - from plates spun to balls dropped. By sharing stories about our worries, fears and achievements, we aim to inspire and inform not only the next generation but professionals at every stage of their career, and hopefully each of us will feel less alone