Tag: Auto Trader

Women in the Driving Seat explores leadership and work-life balance with top emobility leaders

Women in the Driving Seat podcast features EV leaders Fiona Howarth and Vicky Read discussing leadership, work-life balance, and innovation. Topics include delegation, imposter syndrome, gender in leadership, and the fast-changing EV sector. The series continues...

Is now the perfect time to switch to EV? 

The switch to EV may be easier than ever with the price difference between electric and petrol cars now just 23 percent with 29 new models available for under £30,000. Two in five used electric...

Auto Trader’s Women in the Driving Seat podcast tackles the electric vehicle gender gap

Auto Trader’s Women in the Driving Seat podcast explores why fewer women are switching to EVs. Experts emphasise the importance of highlighting real-life benefits over technical features. Greater collaboration between industry, government, and communities is needed...

Breaking the glass: Bringing more women into the EV workforce

Women represent 25% of the auto manufacturing and EV workforce in the US and under 20% in the UK, showing slow progress.  Initiatives like the 30 by 30 pledge and Top Women in EV are...

The gender gap in the EV transition: Why women are key to a successful shift

The gender gap in the car market persists, with women controlling significant share but only 19% driving EVs. EV marketing focuses too much on technology, neglecting women’s priorities like safety, convenience, and lifestyle benefits. To ensure...

Used EV prices in UK fall, and sub-£5k options rise

As new electric car sales in the UK have grown year-on-year, this trend has also been followed by the number of EVs hitting the country's used car market. While barely run-in used electric cars under...

Women in the Driving Seat: New Auto Trader podcast series launches, tackling representation in motorsports 

Erin Baker’s new Auto Trader podcast, Women in the Driving Seat, highlights the challenges and successes of women in automotive. Nathalie McGloin and Vicki Butler-Henderson discuss overcoming barriers in motorsport, from physical demands to financial...

Electric cars lead the pack in UK’s fastest-selling used cars this February

Used electric cars sold faster in February, taking 29 days on average, ahead of petrol at 30 days. The Jaguar I-PACE was the fastest-selling EV, taking just 14 days. Some EVs, like the BMW i5, struggled,...

Top Women in EV 2025 kicks off with industry-defining discussions at London’s LinkedIn headquarters

The Top Women in EV 2025 event at LinkedIn’s Farringdon office focused on empowering women in the EV industry, featuring insights from industry leaders and a dynamic panel discussion. Michelle Davis highlighted LinkedIn’s role in...

Chinese EV brands rise in popularity, ahead of UK’s 2030 ZEV mandate

As the UK continues its transition to zero-emission vehicles such as electric cars ahead of 2030, popularity and purchases from Chinese EV brands such as BYD and GWM is rising. Chinese brands could account for...

The future of used EV sales: Auto Trader’s look into the second-hand cars of 2025

Used EV models are selling faster than other fuel types, with an average turnover time of 28 days in December 2024. Despite a 10.6% price drop, demand for EVs remains strong, with £30 million profit...

The UK hits ‘peak petrol’, as EV sales rise and petrol car sales fall

The UK consumer transition to electric vehicles continues to drive foward, with Auto Trader's latest forecast indicating that the number of petrol cars on the road - not just new petrol cars sold -...
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Top Women in EV returns to ElectricDrives: 2025 Nominations are now open!

Nominations open for the 2025 Top Women in EV campaign The campaign has recognised 350 women and facilitated mentorship for over 170 professionals. We will announce the finalists during the March 3rd - 9th 2025 social...

Auto Trader reports continued EV growth, but is it enough to hit 2025 targets?

Auto Trader reports the EV market share is expected to hit 23% in 2025 but will miss the 28% ZEV target. Used EV stock rose by 32% in 2024, while petrol car availability is declining,...

Auto Trader, ChargeUK, and SMMT team up to combat EV misinformation

The UK's largest online car marketplace, Auto Trader, along with EV charging industry voice ChargeUK and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders, have launched a new campaign to combat EV misinformation in the...

The EBIKE SUMMIT returns to propel the future of two-wheeled transport

The EBIKE SUMMIT 2024 starts today, focusing on driving ebike adoption with support from Auto Trader UK. Key partners include retailers, manufacturers, government, and charities, aiming to make Britain more sustainable through ebike transportation. Panel discussions...

World EV Day™ 2024 fights EV adoption doubts with massive mainstream audience engagement 

World EV Day™ engaged millions, with Audi, Nissan, and Waze promoting EVs to global audiences. ANC, bp pulse, and Illinois made strong commitments to enhance EV adoption and charging infrastructure. The campaign united diverse sectors to...

World EV Day™ 2024: Celebrating five years of emobility progress

World EV Day™ takes place on September 9, 2024, celebrating global progress in electric mobility and marking its fifth anniversary. Founded by Green.TV Media in 2020, the event has gained attention from global leaders and...

Drive the next generation of EV adopters: Host an EV Meetup on World EV Day™ 2024

Host your own EV Meetup on World EV Day™ 2024, on September 9th, to promote emobility and encourage EV adoption. EVs make up 15.7% of new car sales, with increasing searches on Auto Trader’s platform. Auto...

World EV Day™ returns for its fifth year at a pivotal moment for the emobility industry

The fifth World EV Day™ on September 9, 2024, celebrates global emobility. Organised by Green.TV, with headline partner Auto Trader, the event unites leaders to drive change and promote EV adoption. This year's campaign aims to...

The UK’s used EV market continues to grow in strength, reaching new record highs 

Used EV sales jumped 52.6% in Q2 2024, reaching a record 2.4% market share. Mid-aged EVs aged 3-5 years are selling fastest, with a 138% sales increase year-on-year. The used car market is strong, with a...

Auto Trader reports positive growth in the UK’s used car market, with electric vehicles building in strength

Auto Trader reports the UK’s used car market is growing, with a 5% rise in transactions and a 9% increase in website visits. Electric vehicles will constitute about 4% of cars by the end of...

Auto Trader reports increase in new car views, and a meteoric rise for Honda’s e:NY1

Honda's e:NY1 skyrocketed from 254th to 7th most in-demand new car, leading the electric vehicle market. Auto Trader reports a 20% increase in advert views and a 21% rise in physical stock since January. e:NY1’s popularity...

Day two of the EV SUMMIT 2024: Laying the groundwork for the early mainstream

Day two of the EV SUMMIT 2024 is beginning soon The day will focus on the infrastructural and technological developments we need to instil confidence in the early mainstream Drawing upon yesterday’s discussions, todays panellists and...
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