The UK automotive sector is entering a pivotal year. With margins under pressure, electric vehicle adoption accelerating and regulatory change reshaping the landscape, dealership leaders need clear insight to plan with confidence.

Our Automotive Outlook 2026 brings together expert commentary and practical guidance on the issues that matter most to motor dealers and automotive businesses. Inside, we explore current market conditions, the impact of EV oversupply on residual values, rising employment and operating costs and what the latest tax and VAT changes mean in practice.

This year’s edition also looks ahead, covering succession planning options such as Employee Ownership Trusts, the growing importance of climate-related reporting, emerging fraud risks and how dealers can strengthen cash flow and working capital management in an increasingly complex environment.

Front cover of UHY Automotive Outlook 2026 showing a motor dealership professional signing documents inside a showroom, with UHY branding and the message ‘Helping you prosper'.
26th Jan 2026
UHY's Automotive Sector Outlook

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