Industry
Source of fire at Marshall Nissan in Maidstone revealed
A fire broke out at a dealership in Maidstone on Saturday afternoon (April 11) causing clouds of smoke over the surrounding area.
Sir Elton John's Rolls-Royce Phantom VI goes on sale with Tom Hartley
Tom Hartley is preparing to launch the sale of Sir Elton John’s first Rolls-Royce Phantom VI at Salon Privé this week.
Car Dealer Recommends: The best used car advertising platforms rated and ranked
Car Dealer has tested used car marketplace providers for the past year – and today we can announce the winners.
Ford's Mustang Design Chief Joins McLaren as British Supercar Maker Eyes Electric Future
Kemal Curic, architect of the current Mustang's aggressive styling, takes creative control at McLaren during pivotal transition to electrification.
Apr 13: Oil prices rise to record high; US blockade of Iranian ports; Honda Super N
Shopper footfall fails to meet expectations in March despite Easter boost
Video: Used car prices continue to rise in March as dealers hold prices firm
Used car prices on car dealer forecourts increased in March as the market remained robust in light of weakening consumer confidence.
Car dealer facing jail after scamming customers out of more than £30,000
A north east car dealer is facing jail after he admitted pocketing more than £30,000 of customers’ cash.
Official: Huge used car supermarket Cargiant will close on April 24
Used car supermarket Cargiant will close for good on April 24, the company has confirmed.
West Motor Company agrees 'milestone' deal to buy former Harwoods Land Rover site
Car dealer West Motor Company has reached an ‘important milestone’ after it agreed a deal to buy a former Land Rover site in Kent.
Doncaster dealership sells off assets following collapse into administration
The assets of Doncaster-based Volkswagen and Skoda dealership Hayselden are being sold by auction after the business fell into administration just before Christmas.
Polestar hits quarterly sales record as dealer numbers double
Electric car company Polestar sold 13,126 vehicles in Q1 2026, up seven percent year-on-year and marking a fresh high for the premium brand.
Porsche Sales Slipped Early In 2026
Porsche is slipping in both sales and profit. Gaps in the model lineup, the Taycan shock in China, and a botched EV strategy are putting massive pressure on the brand.
Apr 9: Fuel price hopes; One-off Mini; Iran war latest; Temperatures soar
Diesel tops 190p a litre but US-Iran ceasefire raises hopes of price stability The UK’s average price of diesel has surpassed 190p a litre, having surged
FCA launches sale or return crackdown after sudden closures of GVE London and Targa Florio
The FCA is looking to clamp down on car dealers who deploy a ‘sale or return’ model, following the high-profile collapse of two luxury retailers.
Big Motoring World reveals record sales in Q1 as firm looks to move on from Waddell saga
Big Motoring World has announced some much needed good news after the used car supermarket posted record sales in the opening quarter of the year.
Mitsubishi appoints first new dealer partners return to UK sales edges nearer
Mitsubishi has announced its first new dealer partners as the Japanese brand prepares for its much-anticipated return to the UK.