“Digital Service History is redefining how vehicles are valued, marketed, and sold — building trust and improving returns across the entire ecosystem.” In the automotive market, digital service history is becoming essential to transparency and performance. For years, maintenance records were scattered across paper booklets or brand-specific systems, making it Read more…
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) recently launched its consultation on a proposed motor finance redress scheme, which could see affected customers receive average compensation of around £700 each. The initiative aims to address concerns around unfair commission practices in historic motor finance agreements—an issue that has drawn significant public and Read more…
HMRC has apologised after making a mistake in calculating the new advisory electricity rate for public charging, effective from September 1. The new rate of 14ppm, originally announced as 12ppm, has been calculated using the Zapmap public charging price index monthly published figure for slow or fast chargers (charging speed Read more…
Significant shifts are underway in the new car market. May registration data showed Chinese brands doubling their market share across Europe—from 2.9% to 5.9%. MG has overtaken Fiat in volume with a 30% increase, while BYD, with an even steeper percentage gain, matched Tesla for May volume after outselling them Read more…
In the modern automotive ecosystem, data is abundant—but often fragmented and lacking in completeness. Every touchpoint, from initial registration to the end of a vehicle’s life, generates critical information – and also requires it. Yet, the true value of that data only emerges when it’s brought together in a meaningful, Read more…
In today’s automotive sector, data is the competitive edge. Whether you’re building the next vehicle pricing tool, vehicle history report, streamlining underwriting decisions, or promoting EV adoption, having the right data—delivered fast and efficiently—is crucial. But with so many data providers in the ecosystem, which ones are truly essential? We’ve Read more…
The automotive market is no stranger to disruption, but several issues are creating a level of uncertainty that is particularly challenging for many businesses across the sector: motor finance commission claims, the impact of US tariffs, rising payroll costs, and the evolving zero-emission mandate. In this month’s One Auto API Read more…
With US tariffs on imported vehicles, parts, and raw materials set to increase costs across the automotive sector, UK manufacturers face significant pressure. JLR, heavily reliant on US sales, is particularly vulnerable, while American consumers are also expected to bear the brunt of rising prices. In this month’s One Auto Read more…
With new EV prices softening and used car stock drying up, we are facing a market full of contradictions. In this month’s One Auto API Market Insight, CEO Mark Fretwell explores how data-driven pricing, stock sourcing and decision-making will be critical to staying ahead of the competition.
From falling EV lease prices to a game-changing finance commission case, there’s plenty on the horizon that could redefine how we buy, sell and finance cars. In this month’s article, One Auto API Mark Fretwell gives his take on the major trends, the rising importance of data and why businesses that adapt quickly will thrive.