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Auto Trader Group PLC

AutoTrader Reports Strong UK Used Car Market, High Demand for Used EVs

UK Competition Regulator Investigating Five Companies for Fake Reviews

AutoTrader reports a 28% month-on-month increase in new car platform visits

Auto Trader Group Publishes 22nd Episode of Women in the Driving Seat Podcast

Auto Trader Group releases 21st episode of podcast series

Auto Trader Group Releases 20th Episode of 'Women in the Driver's Seat' Podcast Series

Auto Trader Group Reports Stable Used Car Market

Auto Trader experiences growth in vehicle market visits and advertising

Auto Trader Group Shareholders Achieve 59% TSR Over Five Years

Auto Trading Group Shareholders May Seek Exit Opportunities

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Autotrader Group plc has repurchased 1.64 million ordinary shares for cancellation, reducing its share capital and altering voting rights. The buybacks occurred between May 5 and 8, 2026, at prices ranging from 490p to 519p per share. The company now has 818,542,631 shares in issue and 814,185,075 voting rights. Analysts rate the stock as a Hold with a £605.00 price target, while TipRanks’ AI Analyst rates it as Outperform, citing strong financial performance but noting some challenges in revenue streams.

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Autotrader Reduces Share Capital with Latest Buyback, Alters Voting Rights Base

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The UK's competition regulator is investigating fake reviews and manipulation involving companies like Autotrader and Just Eat. This issue reflects a broader decline in consumer trust, driven by systems prioritizing engagement over accuracy. Trust signals are increasingly shaped by platforms, leading to manipulation and inconsistent verification. AI systems, such as ChatGPT, are also influencing trust through commercial pressures. As trust becomes reliant on systems rather than brands, the integrity of information is compromised, making it harder for consumers to verify credibility.

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Just Eat Takeaway.com N.V.

Fake reviews are tipping point for much bigger online trust scandal

Autotrader Tightens Share Base with Fresh Buyback Tranche

Autotrader Tightens Share Base with Fresh Buyback Tranche

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Grafton Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights Total

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Grafton Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights Total

AutoTrader reports that South Africa's fuel crunch is shifting consumer interest from diesel vehicles to electric options. Despite a 15.7% increase in overall vehicle sales in 2025, battery-electric vehicle (BEV) sales fell by 17%, making up only 0.17% of total sales. However, inquiries for diesel vehicles dropped by 18%, while searches for BEVs rose by 45%. This shift indicates a growing demand for electric vehicles, although BEV stock availability is down by 3%. Rising fuel costs may catalyze further adoption of electric vehicles in South Africa.

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AutoTrader Says Fuel Crunch Puts Diesel Vehicle Sales Under Pressure As South Africans Look To…

Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) shares hit a new 12-month low after Deutsche Bank downgraded its price target from GBX 850 to GBX 816, maintaining a buy rating. The stock traded as low as GBX 452.70, closing at GBX 455.50. Other analysts, including JPMorgan and Citigroup, also lowered their price targets. Currently, Auto Trader has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy" with an average target of GBX 719. The company has a market cap of £3.78 billion and a P/E ratio of 13.70.

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Auto Trader Group (LON:AUTO) Reaches New 12-Month Low Following Analyst Downgrade

Just Eat and Autotrader are under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) for potentially manipulating star ratings and failing to account for negative reviews. The CMA's new rules, aimed at preventing fake reviews, have prompted scrutiny of several companies, including Dignity and Pasta Evangelists. The CMA has found that over half of the businesses reviewed may not comply with these regulations. Just Eat stated it is cooperating with the CMA to ensure transparency in its ratings system.

Just Eat and Autotrader face fake reviews investigation

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Autotrader Reduces Share Capital with Latest Buyback, Alters Voting Rights Base

Fake reviews are tipping point for much bigger online trust scandal

Autotrader Tightens Share Base with Fresh Buyback Tranche

Grafton Updates Share Capital and Voting Rights Total

AutoTrader Says Fuel Crunch Puts Diesel Vehicle Sales Under Pressure As South Africans Look To…