Industry

The Independent Motor Dealers Association has issued a strong response to the Government’s recent electric vehicle (EV) grant announcement – welcoming support for the new car sector, while raising serious concerns for the used EV market.

The Tesla Model 3 is currently the UK’s fastest selling used car between three and five years old, according to data from online sales platform Auto Trader.

Nissan could close two plants in Mexico as part of its recovery plan to reduce costs, as the company faces a dire financial situation. Here’s what we know.

Lexus recently discontinued the LC Hybrid after slow sales. The company confirmed to Motor1 that it has only sold 248 LC Hybrids. Ever.

Renault has to ‘learn from the competition’ as it launches a succession of electric vehicles as a vast number of Chinese-made alternatives enter the market.

UK banks’ financial results will be in the spotlight this week as lenders await the outcome of a critical court judgment that could open the tap on car finance compensation payouts.

Global carmaker Stellantis, which owns the Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall, Opel, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Dodge, RAM, Chrysler, Abarth and Lancia brands, has reported a loss of €2.3 billion (£2.01bn/US $2.7bn) in the first six months of 2025.

Trade-to-trade platform Dealer Auction has revealed that the Ford Kuga offered dealers the highest profit potential in the sub-£10,000 retail bracket in June.

New research following the announcement of the Government’s latest Electric Car Grant has shown that 38 per cent of car buyers would consider buying a new EV before the grant scheme ends in 2028, with 65 per cent of those aged under 35 saying they will bu...

Jeep and Ram parent company Stellantis blamed tariffs in the US, lower fleet sales, and product transition factors in Europe for the 6% decline in deliveries.

Faced with volatile fossil fuel markets and seeking stable revenue streams, Mitsubishi and its rivals have been diversifying into the food business.

Yeah, there’s a catch or two, but this Oregon dealer is still offering a good deal on an expensive EV.

A sales advisor at a Lookers dealership who nearly £22,000 from her workplace to bankroll a luxury lifestyle beyond her means has been jailed.

In this week’s Car Dealer Briefing James Baggott rounds up the motor trade news you cannot afford to miss.

Fords of Winsford has clocked up record sales in the first half of 2025, beating all previous records dating back to its founding in 1959.

While uncertainty remains over whether Chinese-made cars will qualify for the government’s new Electric Car Grant (ECG), Leapmotor has decided to take matters into its own hands.