Industry
Council backs car dealership’s plans to open five-storey storage facility
Portsmouth City Council has backed local car dealer Richmond Motor Group’s plans to build a 722-car storage facility in the town.
Mackie Motors boss joins Nigel Farage on GB News to talk about bank account closure
Kevin Mackie, director of Mackie Motors, appeared on television last night to defend the downfall of his family business after his banking was pulled with seven days notice by RCI Financial Services.
Weekly Briefing: JLR has been crippled by its cyber attack – so what happens next?
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place.
I bought an electric car for £500 – was it a part exchange bargain or a big mistake?
Bargains come in many forms – but I’m starting to think I’ve won the part exchange lottery with my latest purchase: A £500 Renault Zoe.
Industry Pressures Push Iconic Car Brands to a Crossroads - What the Numbers Say
Automakers face some of the toughest market conditions in decades. The global shift to electric vehicles, combined with rising costs, supply chain changes, and unpredictable demand, has put old favourites on uneven ground. No one is immune—iconic badges l...
Why Are Manufacturers Betting Big on EVs When Hydrogen Cars Only Emit Water?
Hydrogen fuel cell cars get a lot of attention for running clean—water is the only thing they pump out the tailpipe. Sounds ideal, right? So why do most carmakers keep pushing battery electric vehicles (EVs) instead? The answer lies in the real world, whe...
JLR admits that data has been accessed by hackers as firm continues to battle cyber attack
Cyber criminals who hacked into JLR’s global IT systems have accessed ‘some data’, the carmaker has confirmed.
He’s got the power: Phil Taylor swaps VW for Skoda as he is named head of network sales
Skoda’s UK dealer network is to get a new sales boss after with Volkswagen executive Philip Taylor set to join the Czech brand.
Council orders used car dealership to close after it was found to be operating illegally
An illegal used car dealer has been ordered to close after it was found to be operating without proper planning permission.
Family-run Harwoods sells up JLR dealerships to Dubai-based investors
The family-run Harwoods Group has sold its JLR franchises to a Dubai-based investment group as part of a drive to ‘resize and reposition’ the car dealer.
Used car dealer V12 Sports and Classics sees profits cut in half as firm axes four sites
Used car supermarket group 12 Sports and Classics saw its profits cut in half during a ‘difficult’ 2024, which saw the firm close four retail sites.
Compensation for mis-sold car finance could begin next year, says FCA chief
Consumers could start to receive compensation for motor finance claims next year, the chief of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said.
Government not ruling out state involvement in JLR cyber attack as MPs debate major hack
The government is refusing to ‘jump to conclusions’ amid concerns that the recent cyber attack on JLR may have been state-sponsored.
Join Car Dealer at NADA 2026: The ultimate Las Vegas business trip
Car Dealer is giving you the chance to be part of something special in 2026 – a group trip to the world’s biggest dealer conference, the NADA Show in Las Vegas.
China’s EV Price War Just Hit the Brakes – Is BYD in Trouble?
BYD looked unstoppable not too long ago. The company pushed out new electric cars and buses with a confidence that left Tesla scrambling to keep up. The numbers this year tell a different tale.
Car salesman disqualified from driving after failing to provide police specimen
A court has heard how a car salesman’s ‘very poor choice’ at not providing police with a specimen has cost him his driving licence.
