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Autotrader Group (AUTO): news on Thursday 8 October 2026

+6.0 strongly positive

Coverage was mainly about Autotrader's 2026 Retailer Awards and its forecast of nearly 10.2 million new and used car transactions in 2026. Both lean positive, with the forecast of a growing UK car market the bigger story.

What drove it

Retailer Awards 2026
car transactions forecast
UK car market growth

The 4 stories

Each headline's own score, strongest first. Links go to the publisher.

+8.7 Auto Trader : Autotrader forecasts nearly 10.2 million new and used car transactions in 2026 as UK Car market continues to grow www.marketscreener.com
Company forecasts growing UK car transactions, supportive for its marketplace.
+5.0 Autotrader Retailer Awards 2026 winners revealed Motor Trader
Company's own Retailer Awards event, positive for dealer relationships.
+4.7 Top dealers celebrated at 2026 Autotrader Retailer Awards - AM-online AM-online
Coverage of the company's Retailer Awards, mildly positive.
+4.2 Thame Cars, Carlingo, Vines win at Autotrader Retailer Awards 2026 Motor Trade News
Award winners at the company's own Retailer Awards.

Autotrader Group: every day · Media and technology on 8 October 2026 · FTSE 100 overview for the day