Industry
Polestar enjoys 185% sales boom as it targets more models and dealerships
Polestar has signed off on a 185% increase in UK sales in Q1 as it continues to grow its presence in the UK market with more models and dealerships.
Car dealers raise £38,000 for charity via special sale at Shoreham Vehicle Auctions
The motor trade community on the south coast has come together to raise almost £40,000 for charity via a special sale at Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA).
Arnold Clark begins Corvette handovers as franchise partnership gets underway
Dealer group Arnold Clark has began handovers of its first Corvertte supercars after agreeing a landmark franchise deal with the American manufacturer
Aston Barclay joins Constellation Automotive Group as BCA completes takeover of rival firm
BCA's rumoured takeover of fellow auction house Aston Barclay has been completed, with staff made aware of the deal this morning. Car Dealer exclusively
British motor parc grew to record levels in 2024 as Fiesta remained most common car – SMMT
The number of vehicles on UK roads rose to its highest ever level last year with electrified models increasingly making their presence felt in the market.
Auto Trader adds new car finance offers to its website giving greater transparency to consumers
Auto Trader has added a new feature to its website where new car dealers can display finance offers on their adverts. New car dealers are now able to
Car dealer jailed after admitting to coercing vulnerable women into prostitution in exchange for drugs
A used car dealer has been jailed for seven years after he admitted to coercing vulnerable young women into working as prostitutes in exchange for class A drugs.
Lotus announces up to 270 jobs to go at UK factory due to ‘volatile market’
Norfolk-based sports car maker Lotus has announced up to 270 jobs will be cut from its workforce ‘amid a volatile and evolving market’.
Renault takes cheeky swipe at Mini with new ad campaign outside London showroom
It may be a French icon but the Renault 5 has been donning the Union Jack at one UK dealership as part of a cheeky advertising campaign targeting Mini customers.
Sources claims BCA poised to purchase fellow car auction business Aston Barclay
Rumours are circulating that BCA are set to announce the takeover of fellow auction house Aston Barclay.
KGM grows UK dealer network with new franchise partnership in Surrey
KGM has added to its UK dealer network after agreeing a new franchise deal with the family-run TW White & Sons Limited.
Mercedes-Benz Retail Group axes final sites and ceases trading after years of heavy losses
Mercedes-Benz Retail Group has sold off its remaining dealerships and ceased trading following years of downsizing and heavy losses.
Cazoo announced as headline sponsor of British Motor Show following latest relaunch
There was a time when it felt like you couldn't turn on the TV without seeing a team or event which was sponsored by Cazoo.
Swansway to open third BYD dealership as group confirms acquisition of ex-Bravoauto site
Dealer group Swansway is to open its third BYD franchise as part of a major investment into Stoke-on-Trent.
Mercedes toasts agency model success after selling 100,000th new car since making the switch
Mercedes has hailed the success of its controversial agency model after selling it's 100,000th new car since making the switch.
Dusty Windshield: Car dealer slams manufacturing giant which keeps covering stock in filth
A used car dealer says 'nightmare' levels of dust from a neighbouring chipboard production plant are causing chaos with his long-standing business.
