Industry
KGM grows UK dealer network with new franchise partnership in Surrey
KGM has added to its UK dealer network after agreeing a new franchise deal with the family-run TW White & Sons Limited.
Mercedes-Benz Retail Group axes final sites and ceases trading after years of heavy losses
Mercedes-Benz Retail Group has sold off its remaining dealerships and ceased trading following years of downsizing and heavy losses.
Cazoo announced as headline sponsor of British Motor Show following latest relaunch
There was a time when it felt like you couldn't turn on the TV without seeing a team or event which was sponsored by Cazoo.
Swansway to open third BYD dealership as group confirms acquisition of ex-Bravoauto site
Dealer group Swansway is to open its third BYD franchise as part of a major investment into Stoke-on-Trent.
Mercedes toasts agency model success after selling 100,000th new car since making the switch
Mercedes has hailed the success of its controversial agency model after selling it's 100,000th new car since making the switch.
Dusty Windshield: Car dealer slams manufacturing giant which keeps covering stock in filth
A used car dealer says 'nightmare' levels of dust from a neighbouring chipboard production plant are causing chaos with his long-standing business.
Dealer Auction reveals March’s most profitable used cars with BMW enjoying stellar month
The Ford Kuga was the most profitable budget model for used car dealers last month – despite the Nissan Qashqai selling significantly faster.
Trade Centre UK comes ‘under fire’ after Ford Fiesta goes up in flames within days of sale
Trade Centre UK has launched an investigation after a Ford Fiesta it sold to an unsuspecting customer caught fire less than a week later. The Coventry
Ineos pokes fun at haters with cheeky advertising campaign outside JLR showroom
Ineos Automotive has poked fun at JLR and one of its flagship London dealerships with a provoking advertising campaign. Called 'Us vs. Them', the campaign
Five men jailed after police uncover illegal luxury car ‘chop shop’ worth more than £700,000
Five men have been jailed for running an illegal 'chop shop' which saw them dismantle and export stolen cars from a warehouse in leafy Surrey. The quintet
Swansway’s Motor Match set to open sixth used car supermarket at former Bravoauto site
Dealer group Swansway is set to add to its network of Motor Match used car supermarkets after agreeing a deal to take over a failed former Bravoauto site.
Lexus most profitable brand for used car dealers in Carwow auctions during Q1
Lexus was the most profitable brand for dealers on Carwow auctions during the first quarter of 2025, latest figures show. The Japanese premium brand gave
More than 25,000 automotive jobs could be axed as industry feels impact of Trump tariffs
As many as 25,000 automotive industry jobs could be axed as a result of Donald Trump's planned import tariffs. That is according to analysis from the
Motorpoint expecting to turn major profit in 2025 after ‘most difficult year ever’ last time out
Motorpoint has bounced back from its 'most difficult year ever' to return to profitability in 2025. That is according to a trading update published by the
Tesla sales tumble as electric car manufacturer feels impact of Elon Musk backlash
Tesla's global sales spiralled to their lowest level for almost three years in the first three months of 2025 as the company continues to feel the impact
SMMT hits out at ‘deeply disappointing’ US tariffs which could cost UK jobs
The SMMT has warned that UK carmakers could be forced to 'review output in the face of constrained demand' after Donald Trump confirmed tariffs on
