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Grey is the UK’s favourite new car colour for the sixth year running, according to figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Boasting a market share of more than a quarter (26.8%), more than half a million (509,194) grey cars were registered in 2023 as the …

The Vauxhall Corsa was the best-selling car in the UK during May, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The supermini, which is available with petrol and diesel engines, plus an all-electric powertrain, is also the most popular car this year so far with …

Finding a new car is never a completely straightforward process. Not only do you need to figure out which kind of car suits you best, but then you have to actually find an affordable and manageable way of buying the car that you want. This is made even more complicated …

New car sales may have dipped in 2019, but the latest official figures reveal that the used car market is buoyant. A total of 7.9 million second-hand cars change hands last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), and there are no prizes for guessing which …

The Ford Fiesta has been named Britain’s favourite new car for the 11th year in a row after easily topping the sales charts in 2019. Almost 78,000 new Ford Fiestas were registered last year, beating the 58,994 total of the car in second place, the Volkswagen Golf. It just pipped …

Demand for electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid cars surged by 26.3% during January, according to the latest official registration figures. The data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) also continued 2018’s big trend – petrol car sales were up 7.3%, while diesels declined by 20.3%. Overall, the …

Grey has become the UK’s favourite new car colour for first time since records began, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Nearly half a million grey cars registered in 2018, meaning that just over one in five of 2018’s 2.4 million new …

One in five people now change their car because they’re bored with their current vehicle, claims new research. The survey also revealed that finances are a big factor when it comes to deciding on a new car, with 43% switching as a result of sky high repair bills. Car leasing …

Ever wondered which new cars are the cheapest to own, taking into account servicing, fuel and other motoring costs over the first three years? The latest analysis from automotive data experts, cap hpi, looks at the total cost of ownership (TCO) across the most popular segements. In the small car …

Tech giant Amazon is reportedly moving into a new market and is planning to sell cars. Online delivery expert ParcelHero reckons the UK is to be Amazon’s trial country as it gets its car sales into gear and it’s already hiring automotive industry experts. “From books to consumer electronics, Amazon …