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Used car market faced ‘toughest conditions’ in October

Used car values at BCA averaged £7,244 across October 2026, down on September’s figure by £73 (1.0%). Despite pressures, engagement was largely positive with BCA monthly buyer numbers rising above 10,800 unique buyers in a month for the first time.…

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Cazoo Market View reports softening of used prices in October, driven by younger age profile cars

The softening of used prices in October was driven by younger age profile cars, according to the latest Cazoo Market View report. On Cazoo, the average price of a used car was £17,432, down -0.3% month-on-month (MoM) and -2.3% year-on-year…

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Van sales grow but fall short of ZEV Mandate targets, pick-up sales hammered

The new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew 11.4% in October with 25,510 vehicle sold. It was the seventh consecutive month of growth with year-to-date volumes up 4.8% to 276,885 registrations. Battery electric van (BEV) uptake achieved its best ever…

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BEV registrations surge 33% in October as car makers chase ZEV targets

New car registrations rose 5.4% to 152,730 units in October, the 11th consecutive month of growth after the strong number plate change September.1 Fleet registrations rose 5.4% to 89,985 units, accounting for 58.9% of the market, while private demand increased…

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Motor Trader launches new app for dealers

Motor Trader has launched a new mobile app, bringing its news, industry interviews, digital editions and event information together in one place. Free to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play, the app gives dealers, dealer groups, manufacturers…

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Auto Trader profits fall 4% to £191m in first half

Auto Trader saw a 4% decline in pre-tax profits to £191.2m in the six months to 30 September with group turnover, including sales of accessories, down 1% to £313.4m. Retailer revenue decreased by 1% to £250.8m. The average number of…

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Chinese new car sales surge as UK weighs tariffs on EV imports

Chinese brands features prominently in the best-selling charts in October, some of them from standing starts. Fast-growing Jaecoo saw sales of 6,089 for the month, up 114% on a year ago while BYD was up 73.3% to 6,065 units. Leapmotor…

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