
Autotrader | Insight blog
Insights from the UK’s #1 automotive marketplace
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.
Adding empathy to the electric equation: The key to driving growth in 2024
We explore how a little bit of empathy can go a long way when it comes to combatting Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt around EVs.
Three things we learnt at the Auto Trader Retailer Awards 2023
As well as celebrating success, this year’s Retailer Awards was full of insights into the market and retailer performance. So here are three things we learned at this year's awards.
One week on: The impact of the delay to 2030
Fin out what impact the delay on the 2030 ICE ban has had on demand for EVs and what the longer-term impacts of the U-turn are.
AI: The next stage in automotive retail?
How is AI already in use in the automotive sector and what applications could it have for retailers?
Five things we learned at the Auto Trader New Car Awards 2023
As well as unveiling the 23 winners of this year’s awards, we also shared our latest new car insights along with some of what we found in this year’s survey. Discover the five things we learned at this year’s Auto Trader New Car Awards.
Is demand for electric vehicles really falling?
If recent headlines are to be believed, electric vehicle demand has been in free fall since the autumn of last year. But is this really true?
How do buyers choose who to buy from?
How do consumers choose where to buy their next car from?
How we’re helping consumers navigate the confusion of clean air zones
How we’re helping consumers navigate the confusion of clean air zones.
How Sinclair Group are reducing their carbon footprint whilst increasing their profitability
Discover how Sinclair Group are reducing their carbon footprint whilst improving their profitability.
Is 2023 the year the market returns to “normal”? An interview with Peter Smyth of Swansway Motor Group
Discover what Peter Smyth, Director, Swansway Group thinks is in store for the automotive industry in 2023.
The fastest-selling, most popular cars of 2022 revealed
We reveal the fastest selling, most popular cars of 2022
Our latest analysis of used car prices - December
Our latest analysis of used car prices for December 2022.
Smooth running or a rocky road? Our 2023 market forecasts
As 2022 comes to a close, we cast our eyes on the year ahead and share our forecasts for the new and used car market.
Our latest analysis of used car prices - November
Our latest analysis of used car prices for November 2022.
What impact are rising interest rates having on motor finance?
With interest rates soaring and the cost-of-living crisis worsening, we explore what impact we are seeing on motor finance.
Our latest analysis of used car prices - October
Our latest analysis of used car prices for October 2022.
What did we learn at the Auto Trader Retailer Awards 2022?
On the 12th October we came together to celebrate the very best of our industry at the Auto Trader Retailer Awards 2022.
We revealed this year’s winners and shared our latest market insights including exactly what we found in our extensive mystery shopping campaign.
So, what did we learn at this year’s awards about our industry?