Industry
Podcast: Chinese car brands double UK market share as eyes turn to plate-change March
Chinese car brands have doubled their share of the UK new car market in the opening months of 2026, as car sales in general are outperforming the wider market.
Renault Group futuREady plan – 12 new Renaults by 2030, and raft of new Dacias and Alpines
Renault Group has announced a bold new plan that includes rolling out 12 new Renaults, and a raft of by Dacia and Alpines over the next few years.
Revealed: The full agenda for Car Dealer Live 2026
Car Dealer Live 26 is set to be a day packed full of inspiring sessions to get you firing for the rest of the year – but what’s on the agenda?
Keyloop confirms addition to leadership team with creation of new chief delivery officer role
Keyloop has added to its top team with the appointment of Jonathan Williamson to the newly-created role of chief delivery officer.
One in Three EV Chargers Is Billing Drivers the Wrong Amount. The Government Has Been Told. Nothing Has Changed.
An independent inspection body tested hundreds of public EV charge points across the UK and found nearly a third were measuring energy inaccurately. Some were short-changing drivers by 37 per cent. The findings went to Parliament. The industry called them...
John Lewis to pay bonus?; Axel Springer to buy Telegraph; Hands off
Will John Lewis pay staff an annual bonus for first time in four years?
Here’s what our team are looking forward to the most at Car Dealer Live
Car Dealer Live takes place next week – but what are the team looking forward to the most at our big event?
VIDEO: Watch as we catch scamming used car dealer conmen in the act
A Car Dealer investigation has caught a sophisticated motor trade scammer in the act of attempting to dupe used car buyers out of cash.
Big Motoring World's Laurence Vaughan accused of being 'paid by two masters' as 'secret' payment is revealed
Big Motoring World boss Laurence Vaughan received a ‘secret’ six figure payment direct from investors before going on to replace Peter Waddell as CEO, a court has heard.
South coast BYD dealership set for extensive refurbishment to make site 'truly fit for purpose'
A south coast BYD dealership is to undergo a drastic restoration in a bid to bring the site ‘truly fit for purpose’.
Police launch investigation after suspected arson attack at used car dealership
Police have launched an investigation into a suspected arson attack which saw vehicles at a used car dealership go up in flames.
Alfa Romeo Sales Are Up 20 Per Cent. One Small Problem: A Porsche SUV Still Outsells the Entire Brand.
73,000 cars sold globally in 2025. A 20 per cent year on year jump. The best UK growth in a generation. The headline numbers are genuinely good. The context is a bit more complicated.
Best February for New Car Sales in 22 Years. But the EV Target Is Still a Problem.
The UK new car market posted its strongest February since 2004, with 90,100 registrations and private buyers leading the charge. The celebrations were short lived. The industry's EV compliance gap just got louder.
New car registrations enjoy best February in 22 years – but ZEV mandate fears return
New car registrations in February were the best for over 20 years new data shows, but once again calls have been made to review the ZEV mandate.
Former Cazoo and Motors chief Phill Jones takes over vehicle movement specialist Engineius
Former Motors and Cazoo boss Phill Jones has been confirmed as the new CEO of vehicle movement specialist, Engineius.
Dubai firm DxB Auto Investments buys Harwoods' JLR and BMW operations in UK expansion
Dubai-based DxB Auto Investments has entered the UK motor trade with the acquisition of a significant portion of the Harwoods Group’s automotive division.
