---
title: UK car retail & marketplaces media reputation tracker – H1 2026
canonical_url: https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1
type: dataset
publisher: Omniscan
sector: UK Car Retail & Marketplaces
period: H1 2026
coverage_start: '2026-01-01'
coverage_end: '2026-06-30'
date_published: '2026-09-01'
last_updated: '2026-09-01'
organisations: 9
articles_analysed: 2558
mentions: 867
data_download: https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1/data.json
summary: Auto Trader had the highest average monthly share of coverage (36.8%) among
  9 companies in UK earned media from 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2026, ahead of Vertu
  Motors (16.4%) and Arnold Clark (13.8%).
---

# UK car retail & marketplaces media reputation tracker: H1 2026 (1 January 2026–30 June 2026)

> Auto Trader had the highest average monthly share of coverage (36.8%) among 9 companies in UK earned media from 1 January 2026 to 30 June 2026, ahead of Vertu Motors (16.4%) and Arnold Clark (13.8%). Motorpoint had the most favourable net tone (+74). Omniscan analysed 2,558 articles containing 867 mentions of the companies tracked.

Interactive version: https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1

## UK Car Retail & Marketplaces ranking by share of coverage, H1 2026

| Rank | Organisation | Average monthly share of coverage | Mentions | Positive | Neutral | Negative | Net tone |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Auto Trader | 36.8% | 322 | 42% | 40% | 18% | +23 |
| 2 | Vertu Motors | 16.4% | 138 | 50% | 32% | 18% | +32 |
| 3 | Arnold Clark | 13.8% | 120 | 70% | 8% | 22% | +48 |
| 4 | Carwow | 12.4% | 114 | 40% | 60% | 0% | +40 |
| 5 | Motorpoint | 6.6% | 54 | 80% | 15% | 5% | +74 |
| 6 | Lookers | 5.5% | 48 | 58% | 31% | 11% | +48 |
| 7 | cinch | 3.5% | 29 | 21% | 79% | 0% | +21 |
| 7 | Motorway | 3.5% | 29 | 45% | 52% | 3% | +41 |
| 9 | Sytner | 1.5% | 13 | 31% | 61% | 8% | +23 |

## Monthly share of coverage, UK Car Retail & Marketplaces

| Organisation | January 2026 | February 2026 | March 2026 | April 2026 | May 2026 | June 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Trader | 39.7% | 38.3% | 42.9% | 36.9% | 37.5% | 25.6% |
| Vertu Motors | 10.7% | 25.2% | 12.2% | 14.4% | 16.1% | 19.8% |
| Arnold Clark | 12.2% | 12.1% | 14.1% | 10.0% | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Carwow | 6.1% | 9.3% | 11.5% | 20.0% | 17.7% | 9.9% |
| Motorpoint | 7.6% | 1.9% | 3.2% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 16.5% |
| Lookers | 3.8% | 1.9% | 9.6% | 7.5% | 2.6% | 7.4% |
| cinch | 12.2% | 2.8% | 3.8% | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.8% |
| Motorway | 6.9% | 6.5% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| Sytner | 0.8% | 1.9% | 0.6% | 2.5% | 1.6% | 1.7% |

## Companies in detail

### Auto Trader

**EV Transition & Retailing shaped Auto Trader's media profile during H1 2026**

Auto Trader ranked 1st of 9 by average monthly share of coverage (36.8%) in the UK Car Retail & Marketplaces benchmark for H1 2026, with 322 mentions and a net tone of +23.

January’s 39.7% share combined research on barriers to electric-car ownership with scrutiny of Deal Builder, dealer pricing and marketplace competition. The share rose to 42.9% in March; stories included the Competition and Markets Authority investigation into the presentation of one-star reviews, on which the regulator had reached no conclusion. April shifted towards electric-car retailing, including Auto Trader data showing average advertised new electric cars priced £785 below petrol equivalents and strong demand for Chinese-made vehicles. May’s 37.5% share coincided with annual results showing 4% revenue and operating-profit growth, a slight decline in dealer forecourts and wider Deal Builder adoption. Other May developments included conversational vehicle search across dealer stock and Palliser Capital’s reported stake. January 2026: Auto Trader research identified affordability barriers to electric-car ownership among lower-income households, reported by This Is Money. June 2026: share fell 11.9 percentage points to 25.6% and volume declined by 41; stories included the planned expansion of Buying Signals with pre-enquiry buyer-intent data. May 2026: Palliser Capital reportedly built a 1%-2% stake in Auto Trader, reported by Reuters. Auto Trader has launched the second phase of a multi-million-pound brand campaign, including a SpudBros drive-through activation. The campaign is intended to keep the marketplace prominent with buyers and direct engaged users to retailer adverts.

Key messages:

- January 2026: Auto Trader research identified affordability barriers to electric-car ownership among lower-income households, reported by This Is Money.
- Auto Trader has launched the second phase of a multi-million-pound brand campaign, including a SpudBros drive-through activation. The campaign is intended to keep the marketplace prominent with buyers and direct engaged users to retailer adverts.
- Auto Trader data found electrified vehicles dominated the UK’s fastest-selling used cars in May, with used EVs selling faster on average than petrol or diesel models. The report links demand to consumer interest in lower-emission vehicles and fuel costs.
- Auto Trader reported that January visits to its new-car platform rose 6% month on month as buyers researched ahead of the March plate change. New-car advertising volumes were up 17% year on year, while discounts eased as stock increased.
- Auto Trader has launched 13 AI-driven natural-language car-search categories to help buyers find suitable vehicles. The update is intended to improve stock discoverability and buyer intent for retailer partners.
- The CMA is investigating whether one-star reviews on Auto Trader, moderated by Feefo, were hidden and omitted from dealer star ratings. Auto Trader said it will co-operate fully with the investigation.

Leading themes:

- EV Transition & Retailing: 31.7% of Auto Trader's coverage (theme index 1.86, net tone +55)
- Marketplaces & Digital Retail: 16.1% of Auto Trader's coverage (theme index 1.42, net tone +13)
- Used-Car Market & Pricing: 14.9% of Auto Trader's coverage (theme index 4.06, net tone +50)

Notable positive coverage:

- 19 January 2026, am-online.com: [Autotrader phase two of multi-million brand advertising campaign](https://www.am-online.com/news/autotrader-partners-with-spudbros-for-phase-two-of-multimillion-brand-campaign). Auto Trader has launched the second phase of a multi-million-pound brand campaign, including a SpudBros drive-through activation. The campaign is intended to keep the marketplace prominent with buyers and direct engaged users to retailer adverts.
- 21 January 2026, motortrader.com: [Autotrader names slowest-selling used car of 2025](https://www.motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/autotrader-names-slowest-selling-used-car-of-2025-21-01-2026). Auto Trader says the MINI Electric Countryman was the slowest-selling used car of 2025, while used EV demand and selling speeds improved. It highlights opportunities for retailers using market data.
- 26 January 2026, am-online.com: [Jaecoo 7 tops new car interest on Autotrader ahead of plate change](https://www.am-online.com/news/jaecoo-7-tops-autotrader-interest-ahead-of-march-plate-change). Auto Trader reported that January visits to its new-car platform rose 6% month on month as buyers researched ahead of the March plate change. New-car advertising volumes were up 17% year on year, while discounts eased as stock increased.

Notable negative coverage:

- 27 March 2026, independent.co.uk: [Just Eat and Autotrader among five firms under investigation over online reviews](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/business/competition-and-markets-authority-just-eat-dignity-holly-williams-b2946783.html). The CMA has opened an investigation into Auto Trader as part of a wider crackdown on fake and misleading online reviews. It will assess whether consumer law has been breached.
- 27 March 2026, dailymail.co.uk: [Just Eat and Autotrader face CMA probe into fake reviews](https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-15684155/Just-Eat-Autotrader-investigated-CMA-launches-fake-reviews-probe.html?ico=comment-anchor). The CMA is investigating Auto Trader and review moderator Feefo over whether one-star dealer reviews were hidden or excluded from ratings. No conclusion of wrongdoing has been reached.
- 26 May 2026, lse.co.uk: [Berenberg cuts AutoTrader target price, cites lack of near-term catalysts | Financial News](https://www.lse.co.uk/news/berenberg-cuts-autotrader-target-price-cites-lack-of-near-term-catalysts-yqt078cs0msbepw.html). Berenberg cut Auto Trader's target price after FY26 results and Deal Builder-related dealer churn. It retained a hold rating, saying near-term rerating catalysts were lacking.

- [Auto Trader deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1?entity=autotrader&view=deep-dive)
- [Auto Trader PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1/reports/autotrader.pdf)

### Vertu Motors

**Vertu ranks second as trading and expansion reshape coverage**

Vertu Motors ranked 2nd of 9 by average monthly share of coverage (16.4%) in the UK Car Retail & Marketplaces benchmark for H1 2026, with 138 mentions and a net tone of +32.

From March, the agenda broadened into trading resilience, cost savings, used-car growth and the Value Cars programme as new-car profitability remained under pressure. April combined further Geely expansion with a £3.4m net insurance recovery linked to disruption from the JLR cyberattack. May’s results coverage reported higher revenue but lower profit, while the Kia PBV site in Bradford added a commercial-EV strand to the network story. June brought forecasts-beating expectations, new Omoda and Jaecoo franchises and scrutiny of Constellation Automotive’s increased 19.15% stake. January 2026: Vertu consulted staff over possible closure of three South West dealerships, reported by AM Online. February 2026: share rose 14.5 points to 25.2% and rank improved from fourth to second; stories included the closure of Honda Bradford and Citroën Macclesfield and Vertu’s first Geely dealership in Glasgow. March 2026: Vertu launched a used-car sales push alongside cost savings and portfolio changes, reported by AM Online. June 2026: Constellation Automotive increased its Vertu holding to 19.15%, reported by Motor Trader. Vertu Skoda Chesterfield donated more than 100 gifts collected at its dealership to Sheffield Children's Hospital. Vertu opened a VWFS Rent-A-Car operation at its Volkswagen Leeds dealership, its third such site. The launch expands its rental offering following openings in Huddersfield and Nottingham.

Key messages:

- January 2026: Vertu consulted staff over possible closure of three South West dealerships, reported by AM Online.
- Vertu Skoda Chesterfield donated more than 100 gifts collected at its dealership to Sheffield Children's Hospital.
- Vertu opened a VWFS Rent-A-Car operation at its Volkswagen Leeds dealership, its third such site. The launch expands its rental offering following openings in Huddersfield and Nottingham.
- Vertu Honda Truro organised a Wish Tree gift collection for children and families supported by Little Harbour Hospice in Cornwall.
- Vertu Derby Citroën won Citroën's Large Retailer of the Year award for sustained sales, service and operational performance. Vertu said Derby is an important contributor to its Citroën network.
- Vertu Motors has opened its second Geely dealership in Glasgow at its Port Dundas Road site. The £425,000 showroom upgrade has created three jobs and will sell Geely EV and plug-in hybrid models.

Leading themes:

- Dealerships, Sites & Jobs: 26.1% of Vertu Motors's coverage (theme index 2.16, net tone +3)
- Trading & Results: 25.4% of Vertu Motors's coverage (theme index 3.24, net tone +40)
- Marketing, Brand & Consumer: 14.5% of Vertu Motors's coverage (theme index 1.02, net tone +85)

Notable positive coverage:

- 7 January 2026, motortrader.com: [Vertu Skoda Chesterfield delivers presents to Sheffield Children's Hospital](https://www.motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/vertu-skoda-chesterfield-delivers-presents-to-sheffield-childrens-hospital-07-01-2026). Vertu Skoda Chesterfield donated more than 100 gifts collected at its dealership to Sheffield Children's Hospital.
- 12 January 2026, motortrader.com: [Vertu launches VW Leeds Rent-A-Car](https://www.motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/vertu-launches-vw-leeds-rent-a-car-12-01-2026). Vertu opened a VWFS Rent-A-Car operation at its Volkswagen Leeds dealership, its third such site. The launch expands its rental offering following openings in Huddersfield and Nottingham.
- 26 January 2026, motortrader.com: [Vertu Honda Truro donates to Little Harbour Hospice](https://www.motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/vertu-honda-truro-donates-to-little-harbour-hospice-26-01-2026). Vertu Honda Truro organised a Wish Tree gift collection for children and families supported by Little Harbour Hospice in Cornwall.

Notable negative coverage:

- 2 February 2026, thesun.co.uk: [Major UK car dealership abruptly shuts TWO locations with three more at risk of closure](https://www.thesun.co.uk/motors/38098562/car-dealership-shuts-two-locations-three-at-risk/). Vertu Motors has closed its Honda Bradford and Citroen Macclesfield dealerships after judging them financially unviable. Staff were redeployed, but customers face longer journeys and three further sites are reportedly at risk.
- 13 May 2026, cityam.com: [Government urged to revisit 'disruptive' EV sales targets](https://www.cityam.com/government-urged-to-accelerate-review-of-disruptive-ev-sales-targets/). Vertu Motors urged the government to accelerate its ZEV-mandate review, saying the policy is distorting dealer volumes and margins. The group linked part of its profit decline to the mandate and related new-car margin pressure.
- 13 May 2026, thisismoney.co.uk: [Cheap Chinese cars are driving British motorists away from old favourites, says dealership Vertu](https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/markets/article-15815339/Cheap-Chinese-cars-driving-British-motorists-away-old-favourites-says-dealership-Vertu.html). Vertu Motors said competitively priced Chinese brands are eroding traditional brand loyalty in the UK. It reported revenue growth but an 18% fall in annual profit before tax.

- [Vertu Motors deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1?entity=vertumotors&view=deep-dive)
- [Vertu Motors PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1/reports/vertumotors.pdf)

### Arnold Clark

**Arnold Clark ranks third amid network and EV expansion**

Arnold Clark ranked 3rd of 9 by average monthly share of coverage (13.8%) in the UK Car Retail & Marketplaces benchmark for H1 2026, with 120 mentions and a net tone of +48.

It began second in January with 12.2%, before slipping to third in February despite continued reporting on its charging network. March brought a two-point rise to 14.1% and second place, alongside the Derby Motorstore opening, York chargers and Moba battery-health partnership. In April, share fell 4.1 points to 10.0% and rank dropped to fourth. May restored Arnold Clark to third with 16.1%, while stories included its first Welsh dealership, the Kirkcaldy BMW refurbishment and rejected Huyton plans. Share increased to 18.2% in June despite lower volume, with contemporaneous reporting spanning the Inverness closure, the Lepas franchise agreement and its car-rental recognition. Visibility peaked in June 2026 at 18.2%, compared with 10% in April 2026. January 2026: Arnold Clark’s £30m investment in more than 50 ultra-rapid charging hubs — Motor Trader. March 2026: share rose 2.0 points to 14.1%, volume increased by nine and rank improved from third to second; stories included the Derby Motorstore opening. April 2026: about 15,000 drivers were permitted to pursue proceedings concerning the 2022 data breach — BBC News. Arnold Clark has opened a significantly refurbished Alpine showroom in Glasgow after doubling the site's size. The dealer group says the site will provide a premium customer environment and host brand events.

Key messages:

- Visibility peaked in June 2026 at 18.2%, compared with 10% in April 2026.
- January 2026: Arnold Clark’s £30m investment in more than 50 ultra-rapid charging hubs — Motor Trader.
- Arnold Clark has opened a significantly refurbished Alpine showroom in Glasgow after doubling the site's size. The dealer group says the site will provide a premium customer environment and host brand events.
- Arnold Clark has opened its first Welsh dealership in Cardiff, combining a Motorstore with Omoda and Jaecoo showroom space. The site includes used cars, servicing and a bodyshop, with almost 70 staff joining the group.
- A Scottish court has allowed about 15,000 Arnold Clark customers to pursue a group compensation claim over a 2022 cyberattack and data breach. The dealership had argued the Scottish claim should instead join related English proceedings.
- Arnold Clark will close its Renault and Dacia dealership in Inverness on 30 June. All affected staff will be offered roles at nearby branches and customer services will transfer locally.

Leading themes:

- Dealerships, Sites & Jobs: 36.7% of Arnold Clark's coverage (theme index 3.42, net tone +36)
- EV Transition & Retailing: 22.5% of Arnold Clark's coverage (theme index 1, net tone +93)
- Marketing, Brand & Consumer: 15.0% of Arnold Clark's coverage (theme index 1.06, net tone +94)

Notable positive coverage:

- 6 January 2026, motortrader.com: [Arnold Clark unveils refurbished Alpine site in Glasgow](https://www.motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/arnold-clark-unveils-refurbished-alpine-site-in-glasgow-06-01-2026). Arnold Clark opened a refurbished and enlarged Alpine dealership in Glasgow. The site will offer Alpine models, test drives and customer events.
- 7 January 2026, motortrader.com: [Arnold Clark pumps £30m into 50 EV ultra-rapid charging hubs](https://www.motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/arnold-clark-pumps-30m-into-building-50-ev-ultra-rapid-charging-hubs-07-01-2026). Arnold Clark has invested £30m in its EV charging network, which now has more than 50 ultra-rapid hubs in Scotland and plans further UK expansion.
- 7 January 2026, cardealermagazine.co.uk: [Arnold Clark opens extensively refurbished Alpine showroom in Glasgow](https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/arnold-clark-opens-extensively-refurbished-alpine-showroom-in-glasgow/321230). Arnold Clark has opened a significantly refurbished Alpine showroom in Glasgow after doubling the site's size. The dealer group says the site will provide a premium customer environment and host brand events.

Notable negative coverage:

- 16 April 2026, bbc.com: [About 15,000 drivers can pursue Arnold Clark data breach claim](https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp9vp4gr1lyo). Scotland's Court of Session has allowed about 15,000 drivers to pursue a compensation claim against Arnold Clark over its 2022 data breach. The claim concerns customer information allegedly exposed after a cyber attack.
- 12 June 2026, inverness-courier.co.uk: [‘Not a decision taken lightly’ – Inverness car dealership set to close by end of the month](https://www.inverness-courier.co.uk/news/not-a-decision-taken-lightly-inverness-car-dealership-se-437405/). Arnold Clark will close its Inverness Renault and Dacia dealership on 30 June. The group says all affected staff will be offered roles elsewhere in its local network.
- 30 June 2026, thescottishsun.co.uk: [Speeding Arnold Clark apprentice sacked after crashing luxury Audi on joyride](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/16477201/arnold-clark-apprentice-crashes-audi-six-vehicles/). An Arnold Clark apprentice was dismissed after crashing an Audi and damaging six customer vehicles during a Glasgow joyride. He pleaded guilty to careless driving and was fined.

- [Arnold Clark deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1?entity=arnoldclark&view=deep-dive)
- [Arnold Clark PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1/reports/arnoldclark.pdf)

### Carwow

**Carwow combined fourth-place year-to-date visibility with sharp monthly swings**

Carwow ranked 4th of 9 by average monthly share of coverage (12.4%) in the UK Car Retail & Marketplaces benchmark for H1 2026, with 114 mentions and a net tone of +40.

March broadened the profile through research on Electric Car Grant awareness, the integration of NextGear Capital funding into Carwow Wallet and consumer guidance on insurance and resale values. The move to second place in April coincided with reporting on rising EV and hybrid enquiries, Land Rover auction margins and the expansion of Carwow's used-car marketplace. Carwow retained second place in May as stories covered used cars selling above estimated values, insurance obstacles for Chinese vehicles and appointments to its executive team. June's contraction to fifth place came alongside a narrower agenda led by used-car advertising plans, Driver Power findings and an LE Capital funding integration. January 2026: Carwow auction data named Lexus the most profitable used-car brand for dealers — Motor Trader. February 2026: share rose from 6.1% to 9.3% and rank improved from seventh to fourth; contemporaneous reporting named the Jaecoo 7 as Carwow's most-enquired new car of 2025. March 2026: Carwow integrated NextGear Capital funding into its dealer-auction platform — AM Online. April 2026: Carwow reported rising EV enquiries across the UK, Spain and Germany following higher fuel prices — The Guardian. Carwow's Q4 2025 profitability data names Lexus as the most profitable used-car brand, with an average potential margin of £3,490. It also reports renewed used-BEV representation among the highest-margin models.

Key messages:

- January 2026: Carwow auction data named Lexus the most profitable used-car brand for dealers — Motor Trader.
- Carwow's Q4 2025 profitability data names Lexus as the most profitable used-car brand, with an average potential margin of £3,490. It also reports renewed used-BEV representation among the highest-margin models.
- Carwow reports dealer profit potential from its Q4 2025 vehicle auctions, with Lexus leading by average potential margin. It says dealers have bought more than £3.9bn of vehicles through its platform.
- Carwow has integrated LE Capital stock funding into Carwow Wallet, allowing eligible dealers to fund auction purchases directly. The partnership aims to speed up stock sourcing and reduce transaction friction.
- Carwow’s Q1 2026 auction analysis found Land Rover vehicles had the highest potential dealer profit relative to Cap retail values, before fees and preparation costs. Its data also showed SUVs dominated profitable used-car models, while EVs fell out of the top ten.
- Carwow's chief executive outlines its expansion of used-car listings, dealer subscriptions, auctions, sourcing tools and payment services. The company is building its used-car marketplace and integrating consumer data to help dealers source stock and prioritise leads.

Leading themes:

- Marketing, Brand & Consumer: 23.7% of Carwow's coverage (theme index 1.84, net tone +15)
- EV Transition & Retailing: 23.7% of Carwow's coverage (theme index 1.06, net tone +41)
- Marketplaces & Digital Retail: 18.4% of Carwow's coverage (theme index 1.49, net tone +57)

Notable positive coverage:

- 13 January 2026, cardealermagazine.co.uk: [Lexus named Carwow’s most profitable used car brand as SUVs dominate money makers](https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/lexus-named-carwows-most-profitable-used-car-brand-as-suvs-dominate-money-makers/321337). Carwow auction data named Lexus the most profitable used-car brand for dealers in Q4 2025, while SUVs dominated the highest-margin models.
- 14 January 2026, am-online.com: [Lexus tops Carwow list for dealer profit potential in Q4 2025](https://www.am-online.com/news/lexus-tops-carwow-list-for-dealer-profit-potential-in-q4-2025). Carwow reports dealer profit potential from its Q4 2025 vehicle auctions, with Lexus leading by average potential margin. It says dealers have bought more than £3.9bn of vehicles through its platform.
- 10 March 2026, am-online.com: [Carwow integrates NextGear Capital funding into dealer auction platform](https://www.am-online.com/news/carwow-integrates-nextgear-capital-funding-into-dealer-auction-platform). Carwow integrated NextGear Capital stocking finance into its Wallet payment system for dealer-auction purchases. The integration is intended to improve dealers' cashflow and accelerate vehicle sourcing.

- [Carwow deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1?entity=carwow&view=deep-dive)
- [Carwow PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1/reports/carwow.pdf)

### Motorpoint

**Motorpoint’s expansion and results drove a volatile media profile**

Motorpoint ranked 5th of 9 by average monthly share of coverage (6.6%) in the UK Car Retail & Marketplaces benchmark for H1 2026, with 54 mentions and a net tone of +74.

The February contraction coincided with local coverage of the renewed Widnes Vikings partnership, before the proposed £15m Leeds store brought expansion back into view in March. April broadened the profile through an 83% profit-growth forecast, record retail volumes and the YouTube channel passing 50,000 subscribers. Paisley planning coverage followed in May, while June combined full-year results, plans to expand towards 30 sites, the forthcoming Leeds opening, a long-term Nottingham Arena deal and the ASA ruling on a Motorpoint advert. Visibility peaked in June 2026 at 16.5%, compared with 1.9% in February 2026. January 2026: Motorpoint introduced EV battery-health testing across its UK network, reported by AM Online. February 2026: share fell 5.7 points to 1.9% and rank moved from fifth to seventh; stories included Motorpoint Widnes renewing its commercial partnership with Widnes Vikings. March 2026: Motorpoint announced a £15m Leeds store expected to create 40 jobs, reported by Motor Trader. April 2026: Motorpoint forecast pre-tax profit of about £7.5m after record retail volumes, reported by Car Dealer Magazine. June 2026: the ASA ruled Motorpoint’s Instagram savings claim misleading and ordered the advert withdrawn, reported by AM Online. Motorpoint is rolling out Generational battery-health certification across its 21-store network. It says tested EVs sold four days faster and it will retail only EVs rated very good or higher.

Key messages:

- Visibility peaked in June 2026 at 16.5%, compared with 1.9% in February 2026.
- January 2026: Motorpoint introduced EV battery-health testing across its UK network, reported by AM Online.
- Motorpoint is rolling out Generational battery-health certification across its 21-store network. It says tested EVs sold four days faster and it will retail only EVs rated very good or higher.
- Motorpoint will invest £15m in a new Leeds store, its 22nd location, with recruitment under way for 40 roles. The retailer also reported higher interim profit, turnover and used-car sales.
- Motorpoint's YouTube channel passed 50,000 subscribers after more than doubling its audience in a year. The used-car retailer is using weekly video content to support customer research and engagement.
- Motorpoint reported an 83% rise in FY26 pretax profit to £7.5m, supported by record retail volumes, stronger margins and AI-enabled efficiency measures. It also outlined plans for a Leeds store, further site expansion and increased direct consumer vehicle sourcing.

Leading themes:

- Trading & Results: 31.5% of Motorpoint's coverage (theme index 3.41, net tone +88)
- Dealerships, Sites & Jobs: 22.2% of Motorpoint's coverage (theme index 1.61, net tone +92)
- Marketing, Brand & Consumer: 20.4% of Motorpoint's coverage (theme index 1.47, net tone +36)

Notable positive coverage:

- 19 January 2026, motortrader.com: [Motorpoint rolls out car battery health certification across 21-store network](https://www.motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/motorpoint-rolls-out-car-battery-health-certification-across-21-store-network-19-01-2026). Motorpoint is rolling out Generational battery-health certification across its 21-store network. It says tested EVs sold four days faster and it will retail only EVs rated very good or higher.
- 19 January 2026, am-online.com: [Motorpoint rolls out EV battery health testing nationwide](https://www.am-online.com/news/motorpoint-rolls-out-ev-battery-health-testing-nationwide). Motorpoint has introduced EV battery-health testing throughout its UK network after a trial found tested EVs sold faster. It will sell only EVs with a very-good battery rating or better.
- 26 March 2026, motortrader.com: [Motorpoint to open new supermarket in Leeds this summer](https://www.motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/motorpoint-to-open-new-supermarket-in-leeds-this-summer-26-03-2026). Motorpoint will invest £15m to open a Leeds used-car supermarket this summer, its 22nd centre, creating 40 jobs. The company also reported strong first-half profit, revenue and used-car sales growth.

Notable negative coverage:

- 25 June 2026, motortrader.com: [ASA decides Motorpoint Instagram ad is misleading](https://www.motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/asa-decides-motorpoint-instagram-ad-is-misleading-25-06-2026). The ASA ruled Motorpoint's Instagram Price Event ad misleading because its £17,000 saving claim was unclear and unsubstantiated across a significant proportion of vehicles. Motorpoint said it would make comparable-price wording clearer in future.
- 24 June 2026, am-online.com: [Motorpoint Instagram ad ruled misleading by ASA](https://www.am-online.com/news/motorpoint-instagram-ad-ruled-misleading-by-asa). The ASA ruled that Motorpoint's Instagram claim of savings up to £17,000 was misleading and ordered the advert withdrawn. The regulator found the evidence did not show that savings at that level were widely available during the campaign.
- 19 January 2026, derbytelegraph.co.uk: [Nurse 'disgusted' at Motorpoint dealership after £16k car shows engine warning | Derbyshire Live](https://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/nurse-disgusted-motorpoint-dealership-after-10755190). A customer alleges that a Renault bought from Motorpoint developed warning lights within a day and that she lost £500 when changing cars. Motorpoint had not responded to the publisher's request for comment.

- [Motorpoint deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1?entity=motorpoint&view=deep-dive)
- [Motorpoint PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1/reports/motorpoint.pdf)

### Lookers

**Network investment defined Lookers’ sixth-place year-to-date profile**

Lookers ranked 6th of 9 by average monthly share of coverage (5.5%) in the UK Car Retail & Marketplaces benchmark for H1 2026, with 48 mentions and a net tone of +48.

January’s appointment of Tracy Woods as chief marketing officer established a leadership theme, while June reporting also examined Lookers owner Global Auto Holdings’ possible Toronto flotation. Visibility peaked in March 2026 at 9.6%, compared with 1.9% in February 2026. February 2026: share fell by 1.9 percentage points to 1.9% and volume dropped from five to two, while contemporaneous reporting covered Lookers’ Jumptech home-charger service for used-EV buyers. March 2026: share rose by 7.7 percentage points to 9.6% and rank improved from seventh to fifth; stories included the Geely and Seat-Cupra openings and the 101-van Virgin Media O2 order. May 2026: share fell by 4.9 percentage points to 2.6% and rank moved from fifth to sixth; contemporaneous coverage included Charles Hurst’s Wilsons Auctions agreement and Lookers’ reported restructuring. March 2026: Lookers agreed to supply 101 Renault Master E-Tech electric vans for Virgin Media O2 — Fleet News. April 2026: Lloyd Motor Group acquired Lookers’ Volkswagen Carlisle dealership, with 33 employees transferring — Motor Trader. June 2026: Lookers completed a £2m refurbishment of its Worcester Mercedes-Benz dealership — AM Online. Lookers has appointed Tracy Woods as chief marketing officer, responsible for brand, marketing, customer contact strategy and digital. The appointment follows leadership changes at the UK and Ireland dealer group.

Key messages:

- Visibility peaked in March 2026 at 9.6%, compared with 1.9% in February 2026.
- January 2026: Lookers appointed Tracy Woods as chief marketing officer — AM Online.
- Lookers opened a new Cupra and Seat dealership in Newcastle while reportedly preparing consultations over potential job cuts in its Ford and Volkswagen divisions. The article also notes the group’s 2024 return to profit.
- The article reports UK dealership closures, administrations and job losses, citing Cargiant and Cazoo as major cases. It says Lookers is restructuring after its Global Auto Holdings takeover, with reported redundancies and site threats.
- Lookers staff allege that redundancies are imminent in its Ford, Volkswagen and finance divisions, with some accounting work potentially moving to India. Lookers had not responded to requests for comment.
- A former Charles Hurst Vauxhall showroom in Lisburn has been approved for redevelopment into 75 homes. The dealership closed in 2024, with 100 jobs lost.

Leading themes:

- Dealerships, Sites & Jobs: 45.8% of Lookers's coverage (theme index 3.68, net tone +36)
- Marketplaces & Digital Retail: 22.9% of Lookers's coverage (theme index 1.82, net tone +82)
- Leadership, Strategy & M&A: 20.8% of Lookers's coverage (theme index 5.5, net tone +50)

Notable positive coverage:

- 7 January 2026, motortrader.com: [Lookers appoints Tracy Woods as chief marketing officer](https://www.motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/lookers-appoints-tracy-woods-as-chief-marketing-officer-07-01-2026). Lookers has appointed Tracy Woods as chief marketing officer for its brand, marketing, customer-contact and digital functions. The group operates 150 franchised dealerships across the UK and Ireland.
- 7 January 2026, fleetnews.co.uk: [Industry jobs: Latest from FOD Mobility Group, Lookers, Gateway2Lease and Gofor](https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/industry-jobs-latest-from-fod-mobility-group-lookers-gateway2lease-and-gofor). A jobs round-up reports Lookers' appointment of Tracy Woods as chief marketing officer. The article also covers leadership and recruitment moves at non-cohort fleet businesses.
- 7 January 2026, am-online.com: [AM100 dealership group Lookers appoints chief marketing officer](https://www.am-online.com/news/am100-dealership-group-lookers-appoints-chief-marketing-officer). Lookers appointed Tracy Woods as chief marketing officer to lead brand, marketing, customer contact strategy and digital.

Notable negative coverage:

- 3 May 2026, express.co.uk: [9 car dealerships close or crash into administration - 2.5k jobs lost or at risk](https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2201341/uk-car-dealerships-close-administration). The article reports UK dealership closures, administrations and job losses, citing Cargiant and Cazoo as major cases. It says Lookers is restructuring after its Global Auto Holdings takeover, with reported redundancies and site threats.
- 22 April 2026, cardealermagazine.co.uk: [Staff at car dealer Lookers claim they ‘face fresh threats of redundancy’](https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/lookers-staff-claim-they-face-fresh-threats-of-redundancy/323747). Lookers staff allege that redundancies are imminent in its Ford, Volkswagen and finance divisions, with some accounting work potentially moving to India. Lookers had not responded to requests for comment.
- 26 March 2026, motortrader.com: [MG Brighton to close at end of month](https://www.motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/mg-brighton-to-close-at-end-of-month-26-03-2026). Lookers will close its MG Brighton dealership on 31 March, ending sales, service and parts operations at the site.

- [Lookers deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1?entity=lookers&view=deep-dive)
- [Lookers PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1/reports/lookers.pdf)

### cinch

**cinch’s early visibility narrowed after a story-rich January**

cinch ranked 7th of 9 by average monthly share of coverage (3.5%) in the UK Car Retail & Marketplaces benchmark for H1 2026, with 29 mentions and a net tone of +21.

Its 3.5% average monthly share also ranked seventh, reflecting the weight of a January in which share was 12.2% and cinch ranked second. Share fell to 2.8% in February, with used-EV demand and practical advice among the company-focused developments, before rising to 3.8% in March as stories included bus-lane fines and misuse of EV charging bays. April produced no measured cinch mentions. Coverage returned at 1.6% in May, when stories included the Northamptonshire cricket stadium naming-rights deal and a former director’s assessment of cinch’s influence on online retail standards. Visibility peaked in January 2026 at 12.2%, compared with 0% in April 2026. January 2026: cinch reported £1.01bn revenue and a 19% reduction in pre-tax losses — Motor Trader. February 2026: share fell 9.4 percentage points to 2.8% and rank moved from second to sixth; stories included cinch’s reported 29% rise in used-EV sales. March 2026: share rose 1.0 percentage point to 3.8% while rank remained sixth; company-focused evidence included Coventry bus-lane fine research reported by the BBC. June 2026: share fell 0.8 percentage points to 0.8% while rank remained eighth; the sole item was a contextual mention in Motor Trader’s report on Constellation Automotive’s increased Vertu Motors stake.

Key messages:

- Visibility peaked in January 2026 at 12.2%, compared with 0% in April 2026.
- January 2026: cinch reported £1.01bn revenue and a 19% reduction in pre-tax losses — Motor Trader.
- cinch renewed its official partnership with the 2026 Premier League Darts, extending the relationship for a second year. The brand will receive event and player-shirt visibility alongside fan activations.
- cinch reported a 29% rise in used-EV sales in 2025, citing lower prices, greater choice and consumer confidence. Tesla Model 3 was its best-selling used EV.
- cinch reports that used-EV sales rose 29% in 2025 as average used-EV prices fell 4%. The platform says wider choice and improved affordability supported demand.
- Former cinch retail director Jason Cranswick said the online retailer raised standards for dealer imagery, pricing transparency and digital transactions. He believes online-only used-car retail remains viable but will not dominate the market.

Leading themes:

- Marketing, Brand & Consumer: 65.5% of cinch's coverage (theme index 5.23, net tone +11)
- EV Transition & Retailing: 13.8% of cinch's coverage (theme index 0.61, net tone +50)
- Leadership, Strategy & M&A: 6.9% of cinch's coverage (theme index 1.48, net tone 0)

Notable positive coverage:

- 13 January 2026, motortrader.com: [cinch returns as official partner of the Premier League Darts](https://www.motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/cinch-returns-as-official-partner-of-the-premier-league-darts-13-01-2026). cinch renewed its official partnership with the 2026 Premier League Darts, extending the relationship for a second year. The brand will receive event and player-shirt visibility alongside fan activations.
- 30 January 2026, motortrader.com: [Sales of used EVs surge 29% on Cinch in 2025](https://www.motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/sales-of-used-evs-surge-29-on-cinch-in-2025-30-01-2026). cinch reported a 29% rise in used-EV sales in 2025, citing lower prices, greater choice and consumer confidence. Tesla Model 3 was its best-selling used EV.
- 3 February 2026, am-online.com: [Used EV sales on Cinch jump 29% as prices soften](https://www.am-online.com/news/used-ev-sales-on-cinch-jump-29-as-prices-soften). cinch reports that used-EV sales rose 29% in 2025 as average used-EV prices fell 4%. The platform says wider choice and improved affordability supported demand.

- [cinch deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1?entity=cinch&view=deep-dive)
- [cinch PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1/reports/cinch.pdf)

### Motorway

**Motorway’s visibility fell before a partial rebound amid platform-focused coverage**

Motorway ranked 7th of 9 by average monthly share of coverage (3.5%) in the UK Car Retail & Marketplaces benchmark for H1 2026, with 29 mentions and a net tone of +41.

Its strongest early position came in February, when a 6.5% share placed it fifth despite a slight decline from January’s 6.9%. January coverage combined scrutiny of a £25m loan and widened losses with the paid-listing test and research on selling vehicles with outstanding finance. February broadened the platform story through seller verification, the Empathy bereavement partnership and planned dealer-facing innovations. Visibility then fell to 1.9% and eighth place in March and 1.3% and eighth in April, while company-focused stories covered dealer-confidence upgrades, stock shortages and Motorway’s winding-up petition against RA Motors. May restored Motorway to fifth place on 4.2%, alongside the introduction of seller fees, its dealer conference and the launch of enterprise remarketing with Mobilize Financial Services. Motorway recorded no measured mentions in June and therefore had no rank or evidenced themes for that month. Visibility peaked in January 2026 at 6.9%, compared with 0% in June 2026. January 2026: City AM reported Motorway’s £25m loan after its 2024 pre-tax loss widened. February 2026: AM Online reported the launch of seller verification with Incode. March 2026: Car Dealer Magazine covered Motorway’s vehicle grading, seller verification and dealer reimbursement protection.

Key messages:

- Visibility peaked in January 2026 at 6.9%, compared with 0% in June 2026.
- January 2026: City AM reported Motorway’s £25m loan after its 2024 pre-tax loss widened.
- Motorway has launched AI-powered seller verification with Incode to improve document and identity checks for used-car listings. It expects the system to cover more than 95% of sales by the end of Q1 2026.
- Motorway has partnered with Empathy to help bereaved families sell estate vehicles and to reduce administrative delays for dealers buying through its auctions. The service aims to complete ownership and compliance checks before vehicles are listed.
- Motorway CEO Tom Leathes will discuss the platform's growth, dealer adoption and planned innovations at Car Dealer Live. The company cites record auction activity and recent products including grading, fraud protection and AI-driven seller verification.
- Motorway has launched an enterprise remarketing service with Mobilize Financial Services, enabling end-of-contract cars to be sold directly to dealers on its platform. The partnership is intended to create a new source of low-mileage used stock and reduce remarketing steps.

Leading themes:

- Marketplaces & Digital Retail: 62.1% of Motorway's coverage (theme index 5.42, net tone +72)
- Trading & Results: 13.8% of Motorway's coverage (theme index 1.31, net tone −25)
- Used-Car Market & Pricing: 13.8% of Motorway's coverage (theme index 1.81, net tone 0)

Notable positive coverage:

- 6 February 2026, am-online.com: [Motorway launches AI-powered seller verification to cut fraud risk](https://www.am-online.com/news/motorway-launches-ai-powered-seller-verification-to-cut-fraud-risk). Motorway has launched AI-powered seller verification with Incode to improve document and identity checks for used-car listings. It expects the system to cover more than 95% of sales by the end of Q1 2026.
- 18 February 2026, am-online.com: [Empathy partnership to speed Motorway bereavement vehicle sales](https://www.am-online.com/news/empathy-partnership-to-speed-motorway-bereavement-vehicle-sales). Motorway has partnered with Empathy to help bereaved families sell estate vehicles and to reduce administrative delays for dealers buying through its auctions. The service aims to complete ownership and compliance checks before vehicles are listed.
- 26 February 2026, cardealermagazine.co.uk: [Learn how used car dealers are making a success of Motorway with boss Tom Leathes](https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/learn-how-used-car-dealers-are-making-a-success-of-motorway-with-boss-tom-leathes/322387). Motorway CEO Tom Leathes will discuss the platform's growth, dealer adoption and planned innovations at Car Dealer Live. The company cites record auction activity and recent products including grading, fraud protection and AI-driven seller verification.

Notable negative coverage:

- 5 January 2026, cityam.com: [Motorway takes out £25m loan after losses widen](https://www.cityam.com/used-car-marketplace-motorway-takes-out-25m-loan-after-losses-widen/). Motorway secured a £25m loan after its 2024 pre-tax loss widened to £37.3m despite revenue growth. It is investing in platform, payments and dealer infrastructure while targeting profitability.

- [Motorway deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1?entity=motorway&view=deep-dive)
- [Motorway PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1/reports/motorway.pdf)

### Sytner

**Sytner’s visibility broadened after an uneven start**

Sytner ranked 9th of 9 by average monthly share of coverage (1.5%) in the UK Car Retail & Marketplaces benchmark for H1 2026, with 13 mentions and a net tone of +23.

After January’s sole contextual inclusion in a digital car-buying guide, February brought company-focused evidence that GardX Assure had secured Sytner’s cosmetic-repair insurance programme. March’s lower share coincided with Sytner joining Vertu to discuss dealership charging and solar infrastructure. April’s rise to seventh included Sytner Stevenage’s appointment to BMW UK’s Classic Partner pilot, alongside reporting about the former Sytner Select Warrington site. May remained centred on the estate, with Big Motoring World taking over the Warrington showroom and about 60 employees transferring from Sytner. June’s two articles were contextual mentions rather than Sytner developments: one concerned allegations involving CarShop and the other named Sytner among dealer groups supporting Chinese brands. April 2026: share rose 1.9 percentage points to 2.5% and rank improved from ninth to seventh; Sytner Stevenage joined BMW UK’s Classic Partner pilot. BMW UK's Classic Partner pilot includes Sytner Stevenage among four authorised UK retailers. The site will provide manufacturer-approved expertise and facilities for classic BMW customers in the South East. The article concerns allegations that CarShop, Sytner's used-car-supermarket business, sold flawed vehicles. A UK consumer guide reviews online sites for buying new and used cars, describing the continued shift towards digital car retail. It profiles Auto Trader, Carwow, cinch, Motorpoint, Vertu and Sytner among the available options.

Key messages:

- February 2026: GardX Assure said it had secured Sytner’s cosmetic-repair insurance programme — AM Online.
- BMW UK's Classic Partner pilot includes Sytner Stevenage among four authorised UK retailers. The site will provide manufacturer-approved expertise and facilities for classic BMW customers in the South East.
- The article concerns allegations that CarShop, Sytner's used-car-supermarket business, sold flawed vehicles.
- A UK consumer guide reviews online sites for buying new and used cars, describing the continued shift towards digital car retail. It profiles Auto Trader, Carwow, cinch, Motorpoint, Vertu and Sytner among the available options.
- BMW UK and Ireland recognised dealer award winners, including Sytner Tamworth for MINI Financial Services.
- Vertu Motors and Sytner Group representatives will discuss dealership EV-charging and solar infrastructure in an Automotive Management webinar. The session focuses on preparing dealer sites for rising EV operational demand.

Leading themes:

- Dealerships, Sites & Jobs: 46.2% of Sytner's coverage (theme index 3.34, net tone +33)
- Marketing, Brand & Consumer: 23.1% of Sytner's coverage (theme index 1.63, net tone +33)
- EV Transition & Retailing: 15.4% of Sytner's coverage (theme index 0.68, net tone 0)

Notable positive coverage:

- 29 April 2026, motortrader.com: [Sytner Stevenage related stories](https://www.motortrader.com/tag/sytner-stevenage). Sytner Stevenage is among four UK dealers appointed to BMW UK’s Classic Partner pilot programme. The programme recognises specialist classic-BMW expertise and factory-approved standards.
- 29 April 2026, motortrader.com: [BMW appoints four UK dealers to take part in Classis Partner pilot](https://www.motortrader.com/motor-trader-news/automotive-news/bmw-appoints-four-uk-dealers-to-take-part-in-classis-partner-pilot-29-04-2026). Sytner Stevenage is one of four dealers appointed to BMW UK's BMW Classic Partner pilot. The programme recognises specialist classic-vehicle expertise and access to approved support.
- 27 April 2026, am-online.com: [BMW UK launches classic partner pilot programme](https://www.am-online.com/news/bmw-uk-launches-classic-partner-pilot-with-four-dealership). BMW UK's Classic Partner pilot includes Sytner Stevenage among four authorised UK retailers. The site will provide manufacturer-approved expertise and facilities for classic BMW customers in the South East.

Notable negative coverage:

- 29 June 2026, telegraph.co.uk: [Britain's biggest used car supermarket accused of selling flawed motors](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/consumer-affairs/biggest-used-car-supermarket-customer-complaints/). The article concerns allegations that CarShop, Sytner's used-car-supermarket business, sold flawed vehicles.

- [Sytner deep dive](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1?entity=sytner&view=deep-dive)
- [Sytner PDF report](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1/reports/sytner.pdf)

## Methodology

- **Share of coverage**: an organisation's mentions divided by all mentions of the organisations tracked in the same sector that month, in UK earned media. It is the central measure of media visibility in Omniscan benchmarks. "Average monthly share" is the mean of the monthly shares across the reporting period.
- **Mention**: one article that covers an organisation, classified as positive, neutral or negative in tone. Articles are deduplicated, and an organisation's own websites and passing sponsorship name-checks are excluded, so only earned media counts.
- **Net tone**: positive mentions minus negative mentions, as a percentage of all mentions (range −100 to +100).
- **Themes**: every article is assigned to one of the sector's editorial themes. A theme index above 1 means the organisation is covered on that theme more than its peers are; below 1 means less.
- **Calculation**: every figure is computed directly from the classified articles; narrative summaries are checked against those figures.
- **Sources**: UK national and international, trade and specialist, regional and local, and aggregator and syndication earned media.

## Other UK Car Retail & Marketplaces editions

- [UK car retail & marketplaces media reputation tracker – 2026 year to date](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-ytd.md)
- [UK car retail & marketplaces media reputation tracker – July 2026](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-07.md)
- [UK car retail & marketplaces media reputation tracker – August 2026](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-08.md)
- [UK car retail & marketplaces media reputation tracker – September 2026](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-09.md)
- [All Omniscan media benchmarks](https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks.md)

## How to cite

Omniscan, "UK car retail & marketplaces media reputation tracker", H1 2026 (1 January 2026–30 June 2026), published 1 September 2026. https://www.omniscan.ai/benchmarks/uk-car-retail-marketplaces-2026-h1