Blog tagged as New Cars

Shifting Trends

October 2024 presented a nuanced picture of the UK electric vehicle (EV) market. While new battery electric vehicle (BEV) registrations saw promising growth, the overall new car market faced significant challenges. Meanwhile, the used EV sector continued to thrive, offering an appealing alternative ...

Electric Thrills Meet Italian Style

Abarth is turning up the heat in the EV world with the new Abarth 600e, a high-performance hot hatch that combines its racing heritage with electrification. Billed as the most powerful Abarth yet, it offers two versions: the standard 600e with 240 HP and the exclusive Scorpionissima, delivering an i...

Vauxhall's new Mokka revealed

The Vauxhall Mokka has always stood out in the compact SUV market, and its latest update reinforces its status as a bold, modern choice. The sleek design, featuring Vauxhall's signature Vauxhall Vizor, perfectly blends style and innovation. The new Vauxhall Blitz badge takes center stage, flanked by...

The Paris Motor Show, officially known as the Mondial de l'Automobile, is one of the most anticipated automotive events, where car enthusiasts and industry professionals gather to witness the latest innovations. First held in 1898, it's a show rich in history, having introduced iconic vehicles and g...

Small SUV, Big Perfomance

The EV world is buzzing with excitement as new small electric vehicles are making their mark. Whether it’s the tech-forward Hyundai INSTER, the fun-sized Renault 4, or the chic Fiat Grande Panda, there’s no shortage of stylish, efficient, and eco-friendly options for urban...

Join the Electric Revolution with Škoda Elroq

If you in the market for a stylish, eco-friendly vehicle that doesn't break the bank, then look no further than the Škoda Elroq, the brand's latest all-electric compact SUV. Starting at around £31,500 , the Elroq makes its debut as the most affordable EV in its segment while delivering imp...

Smart unveils the All-New #5

From the original idea of a "Swatchmobile" with seating for two and a hybrid drivetrain, the Smart brand has moved from the 1998 city car that could fit into almost any space, Smart has evolved into a electric power SUV brand. Smart has taken another significant step in its electric j...

Electrifying Vauxhall Grandland unveiled

Vauxhall has officially opened orders for its New Grandland, a dynamic and spacious SUV that marks a significant step forward in the brand’s design and technology. The New Grandland starts at £34,700 OTR, with deliveries beginning in October. Positioned as the flagship of ...

July's Growth in the UK new car market
The SMMT figures for July 2024 have been released, showing the continued growth of EV's and Hybrids. New Car registration figures are showing a shift in how the UK market is being influenced by the route to market for these new cars.
Audi's New A6 e-tron launched

After announcing the A5 earlier this month as the replacement for the A4 starting the change Audi's use of model numbers as a way to show drivetrain options between EV and ICE vehicles, the new Audi A6 has moved from concept to reality. Experience the future of electric mobility wi...

Honda e:Ny1 becomes July 2024's new EV choice
The UK EV market continues to evolve, with new offers and models. This drives the cars that customers are looking at. This month the Honda e:Ny1 was the most searched for on Autotrader.
2025 set to bring special 500e and Grande Panda 

FIAT's Grande Panda, inspired by the iconic 80s Panda and following the naming trend from the Grande Punto used when the 2nd generation Punto was replaced with the larger 3rd generation Grande Punto, focuses on Italian design, global platform, and local relevance. Values like sustainability, in...

Ford brings back historic Capri 

The Ford Capri is a name that is iconic to drivers in the UK. With it being Ford’s coupe that was designed as the European alternative to the brand’s even more iconic Mustang, it seems fitting that their latest electric SUV j...

2024 so far in the New Car Market

After the recent release of the SMMT figures for June, the UK new car registration market's trend for the first half of 2024 is quite evident. Despite reports pointing out a decline in retail sales, both monthly and year-to-date registrations show growth of 1.1% and 6.0% respectively compared to the...

Auto Express Awards highlights EV Choice

The UK car market is revving up for an electrifying transformation in 2024, as highlighted by Auto Express in their latest awards ceremony. With the ZEV mandate pushing for 22% of new car sales to be fully electric, the automotive landscape is experiencing a wave of disruption with new brands enteri...