Skoda Karoq picks up the golden gong Auto Express has named the Skoda Karoq as Used Car of The Year for 2022. Judges said it was an SUV that really delivers, and has something for everyone: quality, practicality, value, low running costs and plenty of driving satisfaction. The silver award went to the Citroen C3 […]
Octane is delighted to announce that Classic Insurance Services is to be the new Headline Sponsor of the international Historic Motoring Awards 2022. The 2022 Awards will be held in London on the 16th November, where 22 awards will be presented. The Historic Motoring Awards, presented by Octane, are the premier automotive honours dedicated to […]
The Motorsport UK British Rally Championship is excited to announce a new partnership with global automotive media brand evo. evo, UK based print and digital media brand, will become the Official Media Partner of the seven-round series, taking Britain’s premier rally championship into the heart of a potentially untapped audience of automotive followers, thrill-seekers, and […]
Autovia brands evo and Octane are pleased to announce a new content and marketing partnership with ‘Prestige Driver’, the new online app based marketplace where consumers can browse unrivalled prestige, performance, sports and classic car listings and content. The unique app provides dealers a bespoke home for advertising their high quality sought after vehicles. Speaking […]
PEOPLE are the selling superpower for the most successful franchise dealerships, according to Auto Express’s latest Driver Power ownership satisfaction survey – the definitive deep dive into factors that drive confidence and satisfaction for car buyers. While dealers focus heavily on processes, high quality premises and constructing attractive deals, this year’s Driver Power survey results […]
Autovia agrees international licencing agreement for Britain’s leading performance and luxury car magazine to be published in Poland A bullish outlook for the luxury and performance car market sees Autovia, the UK’s largest automotive publisher, partner with Monza Publishing Polska to publish evo magazine under licence in Poland. This latest partnership further strengthens evo’s international […]
Today, car buying site, heycar and automotive media business, Autovia have announced a new commercial partnership for Autovia’s BuyaCar platform. From today, BuyaCar customers can browse heycar’s quality used stock from dealers on the BuyaCar website or buy directly from heycar by paying a deposit. It’s a fantastic deal for customers who will be able […]
QUALITY, PERFORMANCE AND STYLE are more important to owners than value for money according to the latest definitive Auto Express Driver Power car brands survey. Hot on the heels of Driver Power’s rankings for individual models, which saw Far Eastern cars scoop seven of the top ten places, the battle of the brands sees five […]
Auto Express Brit List 2022 names the top 50 British executives transforming the world’s motor industry BRITISH BUSINESS TALENT is playing an outsize role in helping the global automotive industry navigate the toughest challenges in living memory, according to the definitive list of movers and shakers – Auto Express magazine’s ‘Brit List 2022’. Now in […]
Government’s public consultation on electrification closes today as Autovia reveals a bumpy road ahead for ambitions to convert all new car sales to EV by 2030 GREATER DIVERSITY among EV owners and better education about advances already made in EV performance are essential to accelerate electrification of Britain’s roads, according to a new report. According […]
Heveningham Concours is pleased to announce that this year’s Heveningham Tour on Friday 1st July will be in association with leading Autovia sister titles evo and Octane. The Heveningham Tour – for owners and special guests – marks the start of the concours’ weekend before the event opens to the public on Saturday 2nd & […]
Autovia titles Auto Express, evo and Octane are pleased to confirm their media partnership with The British Motor Show 2022. The experiential show will be held in the Farnborough International Exhibition and Conference Centre from 18 to 21 August 2022. Autovia is the only media portfolio to cover the entire UK car market from performance […]
London, 24 May 2022: Provisional contenders for the UK’s most prestigious new car awards – the Auto Express New Car Awards – have been revealed. The Awards celebrate the best new cars on sale, from city cars to SUVs as well as vans and pick-ups, covering the latest petrol, diesel, hybrid and electric models. They’re […]
Autovia and Haymarket Automotive will pool first party audience data to offer new, industry-leading insights to advertisers Collaboration combines car-buying audiences from the UK’s biggest automotive brands including Autocar, Auto Express, Carbuyer and What Car? New digital insights offer will help advertisers stay on top of buyer trends in a market that is undergoing a […]
Auto Express editor in chief Steve Fowler comments on discussions around a 2 year MOT check ….. “Changing the MOT test from yearly to every two-years is very worrying. Safety first has been top of the car makers agenda for years and will continue to be so. Consumers need to know their cars are fit […]
DEMAND for EV information remains at record levels after rocketing four weeks ago in response to the latest fuel price hikes, says the online used car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk and its parent automotive insight publisher Autovia. BuyaCar has previously reported that news headlines typically provoke short-term spikes of interest in EVs that settle back when the […]
Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler comments “The Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy news is a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done and quickly. “Operators being mandated to provide real-time charging point status as well as ensuring drivers can pay contactlessly and compare pricing is a good move, but we’ve said for […]
Auto Express editor-in-chief comments on the Spring budget revealed today “The Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced that fuel duty will be cut by 5p per litre, starting today until March next year. Every little helps, but we believe he could have done more. With national insurance and energy bills set to rise very soon, many […]
New research two years on from Britain’s first lockdown reveals that one-in-three drivers appreciate their car MORE than before the pandemic DISRUPTION from the Covid crisis changed Britain’s driving habits, but motorists emerged loving their cars even more, according to research from Auto Express. Two years on from Britain’s first Covid lockdown, a third of […]
DEMAND for cleaner engines is rocketing in the used car market, according to new figures from the online car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk. However, used electric vehicles (EVs) appear to remain aspirational for most buyers as those who set out to find one are most likely to choose an economical petrol model instead. Hybrids and electric cars […]
London, Wednesday 2nd March 2022 – Motorway, the UK’s fastest growing used car marketplace, has signed a comprehensive partnership deal with Autovia, the UK’s number one automotive content and commerce business specialising in connecting people with their cars. As Autovia’s ‘sell your car’ partner, Motorway will now be able to connect with millions of car […]
Simulator test dispels the myth that sleeping at the wheel is the only risk for tired drivers HAZARD anticipation, speed control and awareness of other road users are severely reduced for drivers who take the wheel whilst tired, even when they think they are alert and awake. This new evidence suggests it’s not just falling […]
Auto Express maintains its market dominance evo and Octane go up a gear Auto Express has maintained its dominance of the weekly automotive magazine segment according to the latest figures released by the Audit Bureau of Circulations (ABC). During 2021 Auto Express outsold its nearest competitor by 25%. The importance of Auto Express is further […]
SUCCESS for Kia, Ford and Volkswagen in January’s new car market recovery also revealed their strengths in maintaining buyer interest over time. That’s the view of Autovia, Britain’s leading publisher of automotive advice and insight, after last year successfully predicting the trio’s strong performances using its Driver Power car buyer insights tool. Driver Power, which […]
FEBRUARY 3 2022 FUEL ECONOMY is slipping down the list of priorities of used car buyers, despite rocketing pump prices, according to a popular online car supermarket. BuyaCar.co.uk says that its customers filtered their car searches by MPG figures almost 40% less during January this year than in the same month a year ago. Analysts […]
JANUARY 24 2022 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE REPUTATION FOR QUALITY, stylish appearance and a positive previous ownership experience are the three top reasons car buyers choose their new models, according to an in-depth study of car buying behaviour. The findings come from Autovia, Britain’s leading publisher of automotive insight and advice, whose unique Driver Power […]
But enquiries for used EVs and average prices paid surged JANUARY 13 2022 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SURGING DEMAND for electric vehicles marked the biggest change in a remarkably stable online used car market in 2021, new analysis has revealed. Popular online used car supermarket BuyaCar.co.uk reports that the average age of its customers fell […]
Autovia, the UK’s number one automotive content and commerce growth business, is pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Parry to the role of Head of Communications – a new position within the company. Karen brings with her over 30 years of automotive experience and joins Autovia from a 12-month contract as Head of Communications […]
Amazon, Microsoft & Secret Escapes Alum Adds Further Strength As Sector Bounce Back Continues to Gather Pace Autovia, the UKs leading automotive content and commerce business, has hired Dan Cohen as its first Chief Product Officer. Previously a Partner at BCG’s Digital Ventures business, which launched Heycar across Europe, Cohen is an established product leader […]
Driver Power new-car ownership survey celebrates 20 years Hyundai Kona tops the poll of owners’ favourite cars Detailed insights on 75 new cars The UK’s most comprehensive survey of its kind boasts a revamped format, new questions, and an even more rigorous approach to data analysis Revealed exclusively in this week’s Auto Express magazine, and […]
All-new Hyundai Ioniq 5 scoops remarkable four wins, including coveted Car of the Year crown Hyundai also chalks up wins for i20 N and Tucson SUV Best cars and vans in 27 categories named, plus special awards for individual brilliance The all-new Hyundai Ioniq 5 has been named Car of the Year in the Auto […]
Autovia has been shortlisted in four categories at the AOP Awards 2021, including Sales Team of the Year and Best Diversification of Commercial Strategy. Throughout 2020, amidst a global crisis, digital publishers created engaging content, built audiences, grew revenue streams, and delivered new innovations around product and processes – across news, consumer interest, and B2B. […]
Autovia has received three nominations at the BSME Talent Awards, including two new categories for 2021, Best Specialist Writer (Print) and Best Use of Social Media. The BSME Talent Awards celebrate the breadth of talent across teams, from editorial assistants and social media teams to brilliant writers and designers, both print and digital. The Awards […]
Autovia has been highly commended in two categories at this year’s Campaign Publishing Awards, for both Podcast of the Year and Commercial Team of the Year. Podcast of the Year went to The Car Throttle Podcast which was launched in 2020 but has already amassed a huge following. The Autovia Commercial Team was awarded for […]
Leasing.com has renewed its exclusive partnership with Autovia, formerly Dennis Publishing, to provide leasing offers directly to customers through its BuyaCar website and Auto Express brand. The extended partnership will function in the same way it has for the past year, with Leasing.com providing millions of leasing deals directly to Autovia readers and customers across […]
Dealers and car makers face yet more disruption next year as Google ends the practice of easily identifying potential customers through their internet browsing activity. That’s the warning from automotive content and ecommerce experts, Autovia, who believe that the motor retail industry has yet to wake up to the coming challenge. Many marketing departments and […]
Autovia has received two nominations in the PPA Awards 2021 for Commercial Team of the Year and Podcast of the Year for the hugely popular Car Throttle Podcast. Now in their 41st year, the highly sought-after PPA Awards are given to the very best professional publishers across the UK, rewarding excellence in areas from writing […]
Autovia has received two nominations at this year’s Campaign Publishing Awards, in both the Commercial Team of the Year and Podcast of the Year categories. Now in their tenth year, the Campaign Publishing Awards celebrate businesses and people who have adapted, embraced change and diversified during a time of significant change across the publishing and […]
Some of the UK’s most-valued auto content and ecommerce brands are now under the roof of a new, combined business, unlocking further growth for the sector as it rapidly embraces digital. Newly-launched Autovia comprises a stable of market-leading digital and print media brands, including: Auto Express – the UK’s biggest selling weekly car magazine and […]
– Latest Kia SUV crowned best car in Britain by leading real-world motoring title– Carbuyer celebrates ten years of delivering clear, jargon-free car reviews– New website, new editor, new presenters The Kia Sorento has been named the best car in Britain by Carbuyer, as part of the UK’s most buyer-focused new car awards. Kia’s newly-launched […]
Selling cars entirely online and delivering to the customer’s door may be the latest trend in motor retail, but BuyaCar has done it since 2002. With more than 24,000 deliveries since then, to the value of £300m, BuyaCar recently turned to RocketMill to help them cement their place as market leader. The immediate aim was a complete […]
The Motorsport UK British Rally Championship is excited to announce a new partnership with global automotive media brand evo. evo, UK based print and digital media brand, will become the Official Media Partner of the seven-round series, taking Britain’s premier rally championship into the heart of a potentially untapped audience of automotive followers, thrill-seekers, and […]