Industry
The Ford Mustang Is Still America's Best-Selling Sports Car
Sports car sales were all over the place last year, with some models seeing big increases while others saw sales fall. Here are the numbers.
Almost Half of All Toyotas Sold Last Year Had an Electric Motor
From cheap-to-run compacts to high-performance off-roaders, Toyota keeps adding electrified options—though only one is a standard EV.
These are the cars we're most looking forward to in 2026 – and only one is a petrol
Get set for another fascinating year of the car industry. Electric cars are no long the future – they’re the present, and over the next 12 months we’re going to see a whole raft of EVs, ranging from the cheap and cheerful to the ultra-performance.
Jan 6: Shop price inflation rises; Claire’s and sister firm collapse; VW ID. Polo interior
Shop price inflation driven up by rising food costs
Mon Motors posts significant pre-tax loss as Heritage Automotive deal hits profits hard
Car dealer Mon Motors has announced a hefty pre-tax loss with bosses pointing the finger of blame at ‘challenging market conditions’ and a ‘significant mid-year acquisition’.
Volvo warns EX30 drivers about possible fire risk from overheating batteries
Drivers of certain Volvo EX30 models are being warned of the risk of fire from overheating batteries.
Family-run bodyshop 'devastated' after thieves smash window and steal bikes from Christmas display
It is supposed to be the the season of goodwill but that hasn’t stopped thieves breaking into a family-run bodyshop and stealing motorbikes that were being used in a Christmas display.
Ford Puma retains crown as Britain's best-selling car for third consecutive year
The Ford Puma has retained its crown as Britain’s best-selling new car after a major hike in registrations in 2025.
New car market topped two million in 2025, but EV discounts can't continue
New car registrations topped two million last year for the first time this decade, but carmakers discounting new EV sales is ‘unsustainable’.
Chinese brands drove growth as legacy carmakers lead 2025 new car market
Chinese car brands saw the biggest sales increases in 2025, but the legacy carmakers still dominated market share.
Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2025: Small Cars Direct – Use of Video winner
A good video can be the difference between making a key sale and a customer choosing to go elsewhere so it is absolutely crucial that dealers get their footage right.
Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2025: Carite Service Centre – Service and Repair Outlet winner
Looking after your own prep while also offering servicing and repair to your customers can be a tricky balancing act but it’s one that the very best used car dealers are able to manage.
Mitsubishi Wins $1 Billion Appeal Over 33-Year-Old 3000GT
A quadriplegic driver won over a billion dollars. Mitsubishi lost on a car that met 1992 safety standards. Then an appeals court erased everything because the trial judge used the wrong legal framework. Eight years of litigation reset to zero.
Tesla killer BYD sees record breaking sales results in the UK
Chinese car giant BYD has cemented itself in the UK as the biggest seller of 'electrified' vehicles It sold more EVs and plug-in hybrids than any other brand. Globally BYD outsold Tesla in EVs.
UK car giant owes £76m after collapsing into administration
Nearly 10,000 unsecured claims have been made following the collapse.
Failed car dealer Cazoo will pay huge tax bill – but still owes nearly £76m to creditors
Administrators for failed online used car dealer Cazoo will settle a multi-million pound tax liability – but it’s still unknown whether 10,000 unsecured creditors owed nearly £76m will get paid.