Industry
The truth behind Lithia’s rapid UK growth as rumoured Hatfields takeover edges closer
US giant Lithia has what it takes to rival the UK's very biggest dealer groups as its rumoured takeover of Hatfields edges closer. That is according to
UK vehicle production slumps to 76-year low as SMMT bemoans ‘incredibly challenging’ period
Vehicle production in the UK fell for the fifth month in a row in May, with less than 50,000 vehicles rolling off British production lines. That is
Weekly Briefing: How clever used car valuations platform has saved me a headache
In this week’s Car Dealer Briefing James Baggott rounds up the motor trade news you cannot afford to miss.
Cupra brings ‘City Garage’ concept to the UK as it opens new Manchester showroom
Cupra has brought its ultra-modern ‘City Garage’ concept to the UK with a new space officially opening in Manchester.
Auto Trader reveals June’s fastest selling used cars as SUVs and convertibles fly off the forecourts
Auto Trader has named the UK’s ‘hottest’ used cars with the MG HS leading the way in a top ten dominated by SUVs.
Changes to tax returns mean all car dealers need to publish profit and loss accounts
Car dealers that currently post small or micro accounts will have to change how they submit their tax return, sparking concerns about competitors ‘snooping’ on profit margins.
Heycar given last minute reprieve as used car ad platform remains ‘fully operational’
Heycar’s online used car advertising platform remains ‘fully operational’ despite its parent company going into liquidation.
TV star Kelsey Grammer snapped in North East supercar showroom Acklam Cars
TV actor Kelsey Grammer was photographed supercar shopping with the team at Acklam Cars this week.
Tesla’s robotaxi rollout hits bumps: Lane mistakes, sudden stops caught on video
A first public test of robotaxis in Texas led to multiple traffic problems and driving issues, videos from riders showed over the first few days.
The best and worst car makers to represent revealed – and this year’s loser will surprise you
Car dealers have been voting on the best and worst car manufacturers to represent and there’s been a shock drop to the bottom in 2025 – Ford.
Research finds that customers still don’t know majority of Chinese brands – but they’d still buy them!
New Chinese car brands are still struggling with low levels of customer awareness but that is not enough to put buyers off purchasing them.
Administrators at failed used car dealer Cazoo are owed £6m as financial situation is laid bare
Failed used car dealer Cazoo has racked up an eye-watering £6m in administrators’ fees since collapsing last year.
Tesla Fires Its VP of US and European Sales After Just 9 Months
Omead Afshar was Tesla's vice president of US and European sales and manufacturing, and one of Elon Musk's closest confidants.
What hybrid car has the best driving range in 2025? This Toyota model goes the distance
Hybrid cars are capable of traveling for amazing distances on a single tank of gas. This hybrid car gets the most driving range on a full tank.
Why CarMax stock is rising: The evolution of the American car buying experience
CarMax stock popped following positive earnings. Here's what the company is getting right for car buyers.
Chinese car brand offers customers a free bungee jump at pop-up London showroom
Car buyers will be asked to take a leap of faith at a pop-up showroom in London today which offers browsers a free bungee jump.
