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Car dealers Barnetts and John Clark Motor Group swap VW sites as part of 'strategic realignment'
Dealer group Barnetts has announced a major shake-up to its retail network after agreeing a ‘strategic realignment’ with rival firm John Clark Motor Group.
Ford dealer goes into administration with customers left in the dark
Cambridgeshire car dealer Pilgrims of March has gone into administration following confusion when its doors closed at the end of last month.
Another bite of the Chery: Arnold Clark expands partnership with three new showrooms
Dealer group Arnold Clark has announced the opening of three new Chery branches across England and Scotland as the Chinese brand continues to grow its UK network.
The UK's biggest car factory with 6,000 employees given major lifeline after £3.8bn loss
The company announced a number of job losses earlier this year.
FCA tells MPs it could adjust proposed motor finance compensation scheme after pushback
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is open to the idea of adjusting its proposed motor finance compensation scheme after hearing from more than 1,000 businesses and consumers, its boss has told MPs.
Grangemouth gets government lifeline; Trump sues BBC for £7.5bn; Toyota C-HR+ prices
Grangemouth chemicals plant to stay open after government provides £120m funding
EU scraps 2035 new petrol and diesel car ban, leaving UK out on a limb
The European Union (EU) has scrapped its 2035 ban on the sale of new combustion-engined cars after intensive lobbying by car manufacturers.
First new Nissan Leafs rolls off Sunderland production line after £450m investment
Production of the new Nissan Leaf has officially begun, with the first customer cars rolling off the Japanese brand’s Sunderland production line.
Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2025: Acklam Cars – Social Media User Award winner
In today’s world of omnichannel used car sales, a good social media strategy is crucial if you want to connect with as many potential customers as possible.
Drive Motor Retail expands Leapmotor partnership as Chinese brand aims for 70 dealers
Drive Motor Retail has added Leapmotor to its Ipswich Vauxhall site as the Chinese brand continues to establish itself in Europe.
Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2025: Infinity Motors – Used Car Online Sales Experience winner
With more and more of the car buying process now taking place online, a good online sales experience is crucial for any firm that wants to be successful in the motor trade.
Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2025: Tom Hartley Jnr – Specialist Used Car Dealership winner
It is already one of the most successful and well-respected car dealerships in the county but Tom Hartley Jnr Ltd now has another title to celebrate.
Mercedes-Benz design boss Wagener to leave after 28 years
Wagener's departure marks end of an era at German car maker; will be replaced by AMG design chief
Federal Government Sued By 16 States Over Trump's Decision To Pull EV Charger Programs
A sizable chunk of U.S. states are suing the feds over President Trump's suspension of EV charging programs, and more.
Do EVs Have Built In Obsolescence Like Your iPhone? The Answer Is Worse Than You Think
A perfectly working iPhone becomes useless as Apple updates the operating system. No one would launch an everlasting light bulb, it's commercial suicide. Your electric car might follow the same path.
Why GM Is Quietly Shutting Multiple Plants For Over A Month
Extended shutdowns at key GM sites hint at bigger changes ahead, with one upgrade possibly tied to a next-gen engine