Industry
First new Nissan Leafs rolls off Sunderland production line after £450m investment
Production of the new Nissan Leaf has officially begun, with the first customer cars rolling off the Japanese brand’s Sunderland production line.
EU scraps 2035 new petrol and diesel car ban, leaving UK out on a limb
The European Union (EU) has scrapped its 2035 ban on the sale of new combustion-engined cars after intensive lobbying by car manufacturers.
Drive Motor Retail expands Leapmotor partnership as Chinese brand aims for 70 dealers
Drive Motor Retail has added Leapmotor to its Ipswich Vauxhall site as the Chinese brand continues to establish itself in Europe.
Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2025: Acklam Cars – Social Media User Award winner
In today’s world of omnichannel used car sales, a good social media strategy is crucial if you want to connect with as many potential customers as possible.
Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2025: Infinity Motors – Used Car Online Sales Experience winner
With more and more of the car buying process now taking place online, a good online sales experience is crucial for any firm that wants to be successful in the motor trade.
Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2025: Tom Hartley Jnr – Specialist Used Car Dealership winner
It is already one of the most successful and well-respected car dealerships in the county but Tom Hartley Jnr Ltd now has another title to celebrate.
Mercedes-Benz design boss Wagener to leave after 28 years
Wagener's departure marks end of an era at German car maker; will be replaced by AMG design chief
Federal Government Sued By 16 States Over Trump's Decision To Pull EV Charger Programs
A sizable chunk of U.S. states are suing the feds over President Trump's suspension of EV charging programs, and more.
Do EVs Have Built In Obsolescence Like Your iPhone? The Answer Is Worse Than You Think
A perfectly working iPhone becomes useless as Apple updates the operating system. No one would launch an everlasting light bulb, it's commercial suicide. Your electric car might follow the same path.
Why GM Is Quietly Shutting Multiple Plants For Over A Month
Extended shutdowns at key GM sites hint at bigger changes ahead, with one upgrade possibly tied to a next-gen engine
Official: EU plan to ban combustion engines binned
After 'intense dialogue', European Commission sees the light...
Most Wanted: Which used cars were the most in demand in 2025?
The most in-demand used cars of 2025 have been revealed – and there’s no surprises what’s at the top of the list.
Sunak at Covid inquiry; BT and Three facing Ofcom probe; Smart #2 city car tests
Not all jobs could be saved in Covid but ‘mass unemployment’ prevented – Sunak
Family-run Harwoods to close Aston Martin franchise as luxury car dealer continues shake-up
Luxury car dealer Harwoods is to close its sole Aston Martin franchise just months after selling off all of its JLR sites.
EV reliability, real-world costs: Why dealers need confidence in their warranty partner for 2026
As the industry heads into 2026, one theme dominates every forecast and dealer roundtable: Electric vehicles are no longer a future ambition – they’re the challenge of the present.
MG posted £6.9m pre-tax profit in 2024 as prior year restated accounts show loss
MG Motor UK saw turned a £1.3m loss in 2023 to £6.9m profit in 2024, in a year in which it celebrated its centenary and saw record new car registrations.