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Trade-to-trade listings of electric and hybrid vehicles have jumped by 30% this year, according to new data from Dealer Auction.

Despite robust levels of consumer demand, used EVs were the only fuel type not to record price growth in April, according to the latest data from Auto Trader.

The scarcity of younger vehicles filtering into the used market is making its impact felt, according to first-quarter Dealer Auction figures.

Both premium and mainstream brands offered opportunities for profit last month, according to Dealer Auction’s latest Retail Margin Monitor with a new entry from Peugeot underlining the importance of holding a varied stocklist.

Honda has entered the top 10 brands list for the first time since the launch of Dealer Auction’s Retail Margin Monitor two years ago

Land Rover products dominated 2023 for the third year running, while other premium makes continued to deliver strong returns, according to Dealer Auction.

Dealer Auction’s Retail Margin Monitor for November saw mainstream SUV brands offer dealers unique opportunities for profit

Dealer Auction’s October Retail Margin Monitor saw Toyota appear in the top 10 brands list for the first time

Mercedes A-Class hatchback offers surprise profit opportunity

The dominance of affordable family cars in the latest league table reflects that customers likely made decisions driven by summer holiday considerations.