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The Clarkson effect: Do Jeremy’s reviews affect car sales?

Published 28 May 2023
By Sunday Times Driving
They say one well-aimed Clarkson comment can send sales through the roof or close factories. In 2014 we investigated the idea.
Charging port - 2021 Hyundai Ioniq 5 review by Will Dron for Sunday Times Driving.co.uk

More EVs sold in 2022 than in all of 2020

A report by New AutoMotive has revealed that more electric vehicles have been sold so far in 2022 than in all of 2020.
Published 03 August 2022
Rolls-Royce models

Rolls-Royce recorded best-ever sales in 2021

Rolls-Royce posted the highest ever sales figures in its 117-year history in 2021 according to a report released by the company.
Published 11 January 2022
Tesla Model 3 UK delivery event

Tesla Model 3 second best-selling car of 2021

The UK's top 10 most popular cars of 2021 according to the official sales data from the SMMT.
Published 06 January 2022
Diesel demand continues to drop as new UK car sales stabilise

Are UK car dealers still open under Plan B?

New measures are being implemented in the UK to halt the spread of Covid-19, but what does that mean for car buyers and dealers?
Published 15 December 2021
Sell your car: Tips for selling your vehicle online with Motorway.co.uk

Sell your car: Tips for selling your car online

How to get a valuation for your car, how to make sure you get the best price possible and where to sell to attract the right buyers.
Published 19 October 2021
Tesla Model 3 Long Range

Tesla Model 3 is best-seller

The Tesla Model 3 was the UK’s best-selling car in September, according to figures released by the SMMT.
Published 06 October 2021
EU will not achieve electric car charging targets at current rate, auditor warns

Demand for electric cars soars

Car sales website Auto Trader has reported a “huge spike” in demand for electric cars in recent days.
Published 28 September 2021
Britain's drivers buying fewer UK-made cars

UK car production drops

Car manufacturing output in the UK fell by 37.6% in July, marking the worst July performance since 1956, according to SMMT's figures.
Published 26 August 2021
Diesel demand continues to drop as new UK car sales stabilise

Used car prices increase 15%

New data released by Auto Trader shows a notably strong demand for used cars leading to price increases across much of the UK marketplace.
Published 24 August 2021
Car sales

Used cars sales more than double

The used car market recorded one of its best ever quarters this year as more people seek personal mobility.
Published 10 August 2021
Car salesman jailed for exposing himself to female colleague in showroom

Car salesman jailed for exposing himself

A former used car salesman has been sentenced to six months in prison and seven years on the sex offender register for exposing himself.
Published 09 August 2021

New car sales continue to recover in UK

The latest SMMT figures show positive signs for the sector recovering as sales of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles continue to grow.
Published 05 July 2021