News & Insights

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

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.

As the automotive industry continues to face regulatory pressures, evolving trade dynamics and consumer uncertainty, an agile EV strategy is essential.

At FT Live’s Future of the Car event this week, our Strategy and New Growth Director, Karoline Baumann, joined a panel of experts to discuss the shifting narratives happening in the market. Here’s what she said about the latest shifts in the EV ecosystem, and what they mean for OEMs, retailers and drivers.

Cox Automotive’s Philip Nothard has been appointed to Fleet Europe’s Remarketing Advisory Board, strengthening UK and European collaboration in vehicle remarketing.

His role will provide valuable market insights and help drive remarketing innovation across Europe. 

The EV market is evolving rapidly, with electric vehicle adoption reaching new heights, but many consumers remain hesitant. 

As pressure builds, Cox Automotive data highlights key consumer challenges and how OEMs and dealers can encourage wider EV adoption.

Discover how to break down these roadblocks and future-proof your electrification strategy.

Cox Automotive, the industry leader in connected automotive services, and DHL Supply Chain, the world’s leading logistics provider, have teamed up to deliver in-life EV battery services for global manufacturers and fleet operators.

Explore the latest trends shaping the UK's electric vehicle market in 2025. From surging EV registrations to evolving consumer perceptions, we shine a spotlight on the current state of the market and the challenges that continue to disrupt EV adoption.

Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the ongoing shift towards electrification. 

The annual round-up of Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Review (EVPR) has revealed that trade-to-trade sales on Alternatively Fuelled Vehicles (AFVs) jumped by 64.9% in 2024 compared with 2023.

Dealer Auction’s Retail Margin Monitor has revealed Ford Kuga offered the biggest opportunity for profit in 2024, following a shake-up in the way the platform publishes its data.

Cox Automotive is kicking off 2025 with a new and exciting integrated partnership with Lookers.

After securing a five-year sole supply contract, Lookers will leverage the full power of Cox Automotive’s connected solutions, to support its remarketing strategy across 135 dealerships in England, Scotland and Wales.

From the rising demand for EVs to navigating supply challenges and affordability concerns, discover the latest trends shaping the used car market in 2025.

Our data and insights provide actionable strategies for dealers, OEMs, and fleet operators tackling an evolving used car landscape.