
Autotrader | Insight blog
Insights from the UK’s #1 automotive marketplace
Auto Trader Motorhome and Caravan improvements to help you drive performance in 2023
We’ve been working hard year-round to update and expand our products to ensure motorhome and caravan buyers and sellers can make the most of using Auto Trader.
Auto Trader Bike improvements to help you drive performance in 2023
We’ve been working hard year-round to update and expand our products to ensure bike buyers and sellers can make the most of using Auto Trader Bikes.
The road ahead: Our forecasts for 2024
As 2023 comes to a close, we’re taking a look at what our data is telling us is in-store for 2024 and sharing our forecasts for the year ahead.
An update from our CEO, Nathan Coe
In his final update of 2023, our CEO shares his thoughts on the key trends that have impacted the market this year and the key themes set to shape the market in 2024.
Auto Trader's largest ever marketing investment to drive even more car buyers to your stock in 2024
This boxing day we'll launch our largest ever investment in consumer marketing for the final quarter of the financial year.
What’s really happening with used car prices
Our Data & Insight Director Richard Walker shares his view of the current used car market and answers some of the questions around used car prices that we know are front of mind for many retailers right now.
Continuing to invest in bringing more buyers to your adverts
We’re committed to investing in powerful consumer marketing to bring in-market buyers to your adverts. All of which have worked to bring more buyers to site than ever before!
How we’re improving the car buying journey
Our teams are constantly working to make the car buying journey simpler for buyers and retailers. But what exactly are these changes?
Adding empathy to the electric equation: The key to driving growth in 2024
We explore how a little bit of empathy can go a long way when it comes to combatting Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt around EVs.
An update from our CEO, Nathan Coe
An update from Nathan Coe, our CEO, on the market complexities and how we’re supporting retailer success with exciting new products.
The latest on used car prices
Used car retail prices contracted on a year-on-year (YoY) basis for the second consecutive month in October. But the headline figure continues to mask a nuanced and resilient used car market.
Bringing you new, in-depth valuations insights with Trended Valuations
We’re introducing Trended Valuations a brand-new feature that models pricing over time, giving retailers a better handle on profit opportunity, price sensitivity and margin risk when making key retail decisions.
Three things we learnt at the Auto Trader Retailer Awards 2023
As well as celebrating success, this year’s Retailer Awards was full of insights into the market and retailer performance. So here are three things we learned at this year's awards.
We know what your car is really worth
We’ve launched a new valuations campaign to raise awareness of Auto Trader Valuations, and drive traffic to the ‘value your car’ page onsite.
The latest on used car prices
Used car prices have dropped for the first time in 41 months. But far from signalling an immediate market downturn, this shows the nuance in the market. Find out more in our latest update.
One week on: The impact of the delay to 2030
Fin out what impact the delay on the 2030 ICE ban has had on demand for EVs and what the longer-term impacts of the U-turn are.
It’s good news for reviews!
We’re updating reviews so you can showcase your most recent customer experience and drive trust with buyers.
An update from our CEO
In his latest update, our CEO Nathan Coe shares his thoughts on how the used market is going from strength to strength and shares what we’re seeing on the used market. Watch or read his update now.
What new cars are consumers looking at?
September plate change is here! Each month we see 1.3m buyers searching for their next new car on Auto Trader with plate change enticing many buyers to consider a new car now. But which cars are they looking at?
The latest on used car prices
Used car prices have risen for the 41st consecutive month. But there’s much more going on in the market than just the headline growth figure.