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Dealer Auction sees 12.6% rise in AFV margins in July

Dealer Auction sees 12.6% rise in AFV margins in July

The latest figures from Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Report (EVPR) revealed strong patterns, repeated favourite AFV (alternatively fuelled vehicles) models continued to dominate the charts, reflecting a steady and reliable trend across the market. This consistency highlights growing consumer trust in well-established, proven models that deliver on both performance and value.

August 2025

Mercedes-Benz models in a margin Class of their own, while Land Rover usurps BMW as top brand

Mercedes-Benz models in a margin Class of their own, while Land Rover usurps BMW as top brand

Dealer Auction’s latest Retail Margin Monitor has revealed that two Mercedes-Benz models offered dealers the highest profit potential in the sub-£10,000 retail bracket in July.

The C-Class and A-Class took the top two spots with average retail margins of £2,500 and £2,450, respectively.

August 2025

The Kuga swipes the top spot for margins once again

The Kuga swipes the top spot for margins once again

The latest Retail Margin Monitor from Dealer Auction has revealed that the Ford Kuga offered dealers the highest profit potential in the sub-£10,000 retail bracket in June. 

The popular family SUV has been a firm fixture in the table throughout the first half of 2025, and in June it secured an average retail margin of £2,600 - significantly higher than its £2,225 top spot in March 2025.

July 2025

Vital EV solutions: Unlocking aftersales opportunities for car dealers

Vital EV solutions: Unlocking aftersales opportunities for car dealers

EV solutions like battery diagnostics, suspension care and software updates are creating high-value aftersales opportunities.

Discover how dealers can adapt, build trust and boost profitability in the era of electrification.

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