Industry

Another trickle of EVs have become eligible for the government’s £650m Electric Car Grant (ECG) amid industry frustration with the ‘confusing’ incentive scheme.

It’s traditionally one of the busiest days of the automotive calendar but a global IT issue left JLR dealers unable to register cars on new plate day.

Detailed research by Car Dealer Magazine reveals there could be just TWO electric cars available for the full Electric Car Grant for months.

Used car prices at car dealerships have barely moved in the last month as dealers hold their own in the face of reduced supply.

While carmakers are grappling with the government’s Electric Car Grant on the sale of new electric cars, dealer group Arnold Clark is incentivising sales of used EVs.

Just 2,813 Lotus cars were sold in the first half of the year, down 43% on the 4,904 recorded between January and the end of June in 2024.

Bosses of Chery UK have admitted that the runaway success of Omoda and Jaecoo models in the UK came as something of a surprise, even to them.

The used car market enjoyed a ‘stable’ month in August with prices, days to sell and stock levels all holding firm.

Toyota has been named the UK’s most reliable car brand but two famous British names have slumped to the bottom of the rankings.

Richmond Motor Group has expanded it partnership with Hyundai by completing the takeover of Everton Garage in Lymington.

The deal is done – Brayleys-owner Athenaeum International Holdings has completed its acquisition of dealer group Johnsons Cars.

Porsche finds itself in one of the toughest moments in its recent history. The iconic sports car maker is undergoing a major leadership shakeup. Oliver Blume, the current CEO, will leave his role at Porsche to focus solely on leading the vast Volkswagen G...

Tesla’s grip on the European electric vehicle (EV) market is weakening, with sales plunging by 36.7% in the first quarter of 2024. This sharp decline signals a growing challenge for the American EV giant, which now faces a real risk of fading from promine...

Lotus is to slash the workforce at its Norfolk car building plant with as many as 550 jobs set to be axed.

Bosses at Sandown Motors say the firm enjoyed a ‘satisfactory’ year in 2024, despite it becoming the latest dealer group to report a dip in profits.

Genesis has added a new car dealer to its list of retail partners after signing a franchise agreement with Brindley Group.