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Ford outlines product offensive with five new vehicles including potential Fiesta return
Ford is to launch five new models as part of a major model offensive, which could see the return of the Fiesta name.
May 19: Halifax future in doubt; Musk's legal blow; Vision Alpina concept; PM fights on
Lloyds considers scrapping Halifax brand after 173 years on high street
‘A trusted benchmark’: Close Brothers urges retailers to vote in Car Dealer Power 2026
The Car Dealer Power Awards ‘provide a trusted benchmark for quality and performance’.
Hedin Automotive posts another year of heavy losses as car dealer group blames rising costs
Dealer group Hedin Automotive has announced another year of heavy losses with bosses pointing the finger of blame at rising costs and low economic growth.
Group 1 Automotive announces Mark Raban is leaving and appoints new CEO
Group 1 Automotive UK has announced that Group 1 Automotive UK CEO Mark Raban will be leaving the company.
Low emission cars move the fastest from forecourts in May
Car buyers are increasingly switching to electric or hybrid powertrains for their next used car, according to the latest data.
Less than a month until Car Dealer Power 2026 voting closes – get your nominations in now!
The motor trade now has less than a month to have its say on one of the industry’s most prestigious awards.
Big Motoring World takes over ex-CarShop site as Waddell criticises move
Big Motoring World has confirmed a deal to take over another former CarShop site – but one man is far from happy with the deal.
Why car dealerships can no longer afford to overlook key management
In today’s dealership market, customer experience and operational efficiency are under more scrutiny than ever.
May 18: Inflation rate set to fall; Labour Brexit row; Caterham Seven Nurburgring
UK inflation rate set to fall as lower household energy bills offset fuel surge
Consumers can now search for their next car on Autotrader using ChatGPT
Autotrader has announced it is the latest car marketplace to launch an app within ChatGPT. Consumers will now be able to search for vehicles on Autotrader
Why do some part exchanges fly and others flop?
Every dealer has seen it. Two similar part exchanges, same sort of age, mileage, and profile, yet one attracts strong bidding within hours while the other struggles to get any real interest.
Watt a turnaround: Used car dealer Danny Bond reveals how Tesla pivot has transformed business
Used car dealers have to be more adaptable than ever thanks to constantly changing customer demands.
Four dealerships awarded top status in customer service rankings
Four car dealerships have been awarded diamond status in the first Carblah Index of the best performing car dealer groups based on customer reviews. The
Peter Vardy sells last remaining dealerships to Dutch dealer group Van Mossel
Dutch car dealer Van Mossel Automotive Group is expanding its UK operations by snapping up Peter Vardy’s Porsche dealerships.
May 15: MP steps aside for Burnham; Home repossessions up; Skoda marks racing heritage
MP stands aside to allow Burnham to challenge to Starmer
