Industry
H.R. Owen to sell Zenvo hypercars as dealer group becomes brand’s sole UK retailer
High end dealer group H.R. Owen has added the luxury Zenvo brand to its impressive stable of manufacturer partners. The London-based retailer will be the
Being seen as a posh Hyundai is not a problem – Genesis design boss
Genesis design boss Luc Donckerwolke says the brand does not fear new Chinese car makers – despite the new entrants dramatically outselling the premium Korean car firm in the UK.
US buyers won’t swallow 25% Trump tariff price hikes on imported cars – NADA boss warns
US consumers are unlikely to accept 25% price rises on imported cars from the UK and sales will fall as a result of Trump’s tariffs.
Lotus to reorganise business under one company as Geely requires it to buy stake
Lotus will become one company again as current owner Geely International has exercised its put option as agreed in 2023.
Suzuki looks to add greater peace of mind with new 10-year warranties
Suzuki is to introduce two new free-of-charge 10-year warranties for customers in the UK and Ireland.
Top 10 cars sold in 2024 saw repair costs increase 20% on average
New research estimates that the average repair costs of the UK's top ten most popular cars in 2024 are up 20% compared to the previous year.
Polestar enjoys 185% sales boom as it targets more models and dealerships
Polestar has signed off on a 185% increase in UK sales in Q1 as it continues to grow its presence in the UK market with more models and dealerships.
Car dealers raise £38,000 for charity via special sale at Shoreham Vehicle Auctions
The motor trade community on the south coast has come together to raise almost £40,000 for charity via a special sale at Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA).
Arnold Clark begins Corvette handovers as franchise partnership gets underway
Dealer group Arnold Clark has began handovers of its first Corvertte supercars after agreeing a landmark franchise deal with the American manufacturer
Aston Barclay joins Constellation Automotive Group as BCA completes takeover of rival firm
BCA's rumoured takeover of fellow auction house Aston Barclay has been completed, with staff made aware of the deal this morning. Car Dealer exclusively
British motor parc grew to record levels in 2024 as Fiesta remained most common car – SMMT
The number of vehicles on UK roads rose to its highest ever level last year with electrified models increasingly making their presence felt in the market.
Auto Trader adds new car finance offers to its website giving greater transparency to consumers
Auto Trader has added a new feature to its website where new car dealers can display finance offers on their adverts. New car dealers are now able to
Car dealer jailed after admitting to coercing vulnerable women into prostitution in exchange for drugs
A used car dealer has been jailed for seven years after he admitted to coercing vulnerable young women into working as prostitutes in exchange for class A drugs.
Lotus announces up to 270 jobs to go at UK factory due to ‘volatile market’
Norfolk-based sports car maker Lotus has announced up to 270 jobs will be cut from its workforce ‘amid a volatile and evolving market’.
Renault takes cheeky swipe at Mini with new ad campaign outside London showroom
It may be a French icon but the Renault 5 has been donning the Union Jack at one UK dealership as part of a cheeky advertising campaign targeting Mini customers.
Sources claims BCA poised to purchase fellow car auction business Aston Barclay
Rumours are circulating that BCA are set to announce the takeover of fellow auction house Aston Barclay.
