Autotrader | Insight blog
Insights from the UK’s leading automotive marketplace
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.
Product Updates to ‘Drive Results in 2026’
Check out some of our product updates and enhancements from the past 12 months - alongside some hidden gems - designed to help you ‘Drive Results in 2026’.
Portal Permissions: Why They Matter More Than Ever
Making sure your Portal users have the right access is now more important than ever.
A message from our CEO
Watch our latest CEO update where Nathan talks about how we’re working in partnership with our retailers through our new Customer Advisory Groups as well as the upcoming developments in response to your feedback.
An update from our CEO
As we move towards the end of 2025, our CEO shares the big milestones for the coming weeks, and his vision for a more connected, more informed Autotrader buying journey.
Our Podcasts
All Chat, No Charts is a short weekly podcast where in just 10 minutes, we unpack pricing trends, shifts in consumer demand, and the insights retailers need to make smarter decisions.
No slides, no dashboards, just straightforward analysis.
Join Erin Baker Autotrader Editorial Director, award-winning motoring journalist and single mum of 2, as she chats to inspiring women from across the automotive industry about work, family, ambition and everything in between. Honest and uplifting, this podcast celebrates success, learns from setbacks, and reminds listeners they’re not alone.
We’re handing you The Keys on YouTube
Actually useful automotive advice from industry experts brought to you each week. Giving you tips and tricks to make your retailer smarter and more profitable. And to get you a good night's sleep.
Our dealers put their personalities front and centre. Their views, experiences and stories shared with you. Expect high energy, debate, and different perspectives all coming to the table.
Dealers on the day to day - in their own words, in their own worlds. We travel across the UK to visit real dealers to see how they work and achieve great things. We're proud to partner with every single on of them.