Industry
'Luxury car tax' changes coming into force in 2026
The Government has confirmed that some vehicles will be subjected to major changes to their tax rates from April 2026
Will the Chinese EV Juggernaut Continue in 2026? The Bloodbath Begins
Hundreds of brands emerged. Only a handful made money. Now government subsidies are ending, tariffs are rising, and fifty EV makers face a do or die moment. The consolidation everyone predicted is finally here.
Porsche, Battered And Bruised, Finally Gives Up in China
Porsche is squeezed out of the highly competitive Chinese market, with plummeting sales as Chinese rivals have started catching up in luxury and performance. The German carmaker prepares to shut down its charging infrastructure in China, in another step t...
Mothercare hopes for U-turn; Fuel pump prices still too high; Final Defender at auction
Mothercare looking to ‘rebuild scale’ in UK and worldwide
How well do you know 2025? – The Car Dealer Big Fat Christmas Podcast of the Year
The Car Dealer team has published a Christmas special podcast to celebrate the end of a busy year in the motor trade.
Peter Vardy sets up major new leadership conference to 'inspire' and 'equip' leaders
Peter Vardy is aiming to bring business and community leaders together in Glasgow next year for a new leadership conference designed to ‘inspire’ and ‘equip’ adults across Scotland.
TGI Fridays appoints administrators; Chris Rea dies; Record-breaking Renault Filante
Restaurant chain TGI Fridays UK files to appoint administrators
Last chance to book Early Bird tickets to Car Dealer Live 2026 as discounts end soon
Time is running out to bag discounted tickets to Car Dealer Live ’26 with just days left to run on the Early Bird offer.
Lexus named UK's most reliable car brand for 2025 – but which used car comes out on top?
Lexus has been revealed as the UK’s most reliable car manufacturer for 2025, while the Toyota Yaris has been named the most reliable used car.
‘You’re on your own with the Chinese brands’ - Peter Vardy on rise of the Chinese and his firm’s charity exploits
Motor industry veteran Peter Vardy believes dealers with a Chinese carmaker franchise have a ‘fantastic couple of years’ ahead of them, but warned they need to be careful working with these brands as the nature of business is ‘fundamentally different’.
BMW's Proprietary Screw Available on Temu in 10, 9, 8, 7 seconds
A new BMW patent hints at proprietary screws that resemble the brand's emblem, raising questions about accessibility and aftermarket work. Reddit users think that knockoff bits will be available on Temu and AliExpress instantly, working around the manufac...
Canada’s Next Trade Talks Could Shake Up What You Pay for Cars and Cheese
USMCA’s formal review begins in January as the US and Canada prepare to renegotiate tariffs, trade access, and key industry protections.
Retail sales dip unexpectedly; Resident doctors back to work; Alpine A110 EV
Retail sales dip unexpectedly in November as Black Friday fizzles
EVs remain the fast-selling used cars, with this top-seller flying off forecourts in just 15 days
Electric cars maintained their position as fastest-selling used cars for the third consecutive month, as ‘middle-aged’ models dominated the market.
I sold a special Saab at auction – but all did not go to plan…
Sometimes when you’re buying and selling cars you come across something rather special – and that’s exactly what happened to me a few weeks ago.
Car Dealer publication dates – we're off for a break and will return on January 5, 2026
The time has come for the Car Dealer team to take a well-deserved break.
