All articles by Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Vidhya Edwards Munnangi

Bumper gains approval from FCA for credit lending in UK

With the regulatory approval, Bumper is now able to introduce additional credit options alongside its existing BNPL service.  

UK new car sales edge up in October: SMMT

Industry forecasts suggest that total new car registrations could surpass two million units this year.  

October sees decline in UK used car values: BCA

The average price for vehicles sold was £7,638, representing a reduction of £330, or 4.1%, from September’s figures. 

UK light commercial vehicle registrations drop in October: SMMT 

The downturn follows a comparatively strong September and contributes to a 10.2% decrease for the year so far. 

AutoTrader launches new consumer intelligence tool for car retailers

The Buying Signals tool is designed to present actionable information about prospective buyers. 

UK motorists favour tripling city parking charges for SUVs: Startline

Among those surveyed, 61% believe cities across the UK should follow Paris by tripling parking charges for larger vehicles. 

Allianz UK and Samsara partner to expand fleet risk technology

Allianz-insured businesses will be given priority access to Samsara’s AI dash cams and its connected operations software.  

ACEA raises concerns over vehicle production in Europe amid microchip shortage

The issue stems from a halt in exports of Nexperia chips from China, triggered by an ongoing political dispute. 

EU new-car registrations rise 0.9% YTD by September 2025: ACEA

Battery-electric vehicles made up 16.1% of EU registrations in the year to September 2025.  

UK new car market demand remains resilient after plate change: Autotrader

The MG S5 continues to be the most sought-after new electric vehicle, with a 6.6% share of enquiries this month.