The EU Data Act marks a turning point for how data is accessed, shared and used across the automotive industry. By giving drivers, fleets and retailers more control over connected car data, this new regulation creates opportunities across the vehicle lifecycle. However, with more access comes important questions around compliance and cybersecurity.

This article explores what this means for OEMs, fleet operators and retailers, and how to turn compliance into opportunity.

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

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 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