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Marshall becomes latest car dealer to sign up with Geely as firm announces Dartford site
Marshall Motor Group is to open a new franchise car dealership in Kent after agreeing a partnership with Geely Auto.
Autotrader's new AI-driven categories will 'fundamentally change' used car searching
Autotrader has added new AI-driven ‘I’m looking for’ categories to its platform to help ‘car buyers navigate an increasingly complex automotive market’
Aston Martin admits 2025 profits likely to be below expectations amid US tariff stuggle
Aston Martin is expecting its profits to fall below expectations this year, with bosses blaming the impact of US tariffs.
ATS Euromaster to wind down UK operations with 700 roles at risk of redundancy
ATS Euromaster has announced it will wind down its UK operations after efforts to stem mounting losses failed to turn the business around.
Stellantis Quietly Brought Back Diesels Because They Are Getting Crushed by China
The company spent years promising 100 percent electric by 2030. Now it's reintroducing diesel engines across seven models. The official reason? "Customer demand." The real reason? Chinese EVs crushed them.
A Minor Parking Bump Now Costs $54,000 To Fix. Here's Why.
Modern cars are designed to make simple repairs impossible. Sensors, cameras, and structural body panels mean a small dent triggers catastrophic bills. Germany's largest auto club just proved it with data.
Feb 19: Inflation falls to 3%; Virgin's profit drop warning; Anniversary Aston Martin DB6
Inflation falls to 3% boosting chance of interest rate cuts
Top tips for selling part exchanges when they have an issue
Not every part exchange is clean and straightforward. Many arrive with issues attached – warning lights, mechanical faults, cosmetic damage, missing service history, or incomplete paperwork – but what can you do with them?
FCA agrees to climbdown over car finance redress scheme with carmakers set for exemption
The FCA has agreed to a major climbdown regarding its car finance redress scheme, with carmakers set to be made exempt.
Dealer group Snows invests in Chichester Toyota as site gets extensive refurbishment
Dealer group Snows is welcoming customers to stylish new surroundings following an extensive refurbishment of one of its West Sussex Toyota sites.
Polestar boss hails ‘renaissance of the dealers’ as brand unveils biggest product push yet
Polestar boss Michael Lohscheller has praised the ‘renaissance of the dealers’ as the Swedish brand prepares to launch its biggest product offensive to date.
Mitsubishi in 'advanced negotiations' with retailers as brand targets 60 dealer partners
Mitsubishi is in ‘advanced negotiations’ with potential dealer partners as the Japanese brand prepares to return to the UK.
Auction stations: Car Dealer Podcast heads stateside as we visit world's biggest car auction
The Car Dealer Podcast has continued its US road trip with a visit to the world’s largest car auction in Manheim, Pennsylvania.
Trump’s £37 billion electric car U-turn is an open goal for China
Decision to halt EV purchase incentives and kill planned emissions rules has negated billions in investment
The Death of Motoring News: When The Net's Most Popular Sites Fell Silent
Car Throttle hasn't uploaded anything meaningful this year. Speedhunters died in April. Automotive News laid off editorial staff. DriveTribe disappeared without a trace. The platforms that defined car culture for a generation are disappearing fast.
US Abandons This Tech After EPA Chief Calls It "Stupid Feature Everyone Hates"
Lee Zeldin eliminated federal credits for manufacturers installing automatic engine stop-start systems, claiming they kill batteries without environmental benefit. Research shows the technology saves 5 to 10 percent fuel in city driving and causes no dama...