Industry
Family-owned Brindley Group agrees deal to add Genesis to Cannock Hyundai site
Genesis has added a new car dealer to its list of retail partners after signing a franchise agreement with Brindley Group.
Scottish Government sets up new EV grant to support households without off-street parking
The Scottish Government is backing a new pilot scheme which aims to make electric vehicles more widely accessible north of the border.
Weekly Briefing: Could Amazon be in prime position to dominate used car advertising?
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place.
Independent car dealers welcome ‘watershed’ data sharing scheme after decade-long fight
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is celebrating a ‘watershed moment’ for independent car dealers after winning a approval for its much-anticipated Security-related Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI) scheme.
Supercar dealer GVE London posts ‘Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators’
Supercar dealer GVE London has applied to the High Court with a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators (NOI).
GVE London sales director speaks out amid dealer’s move towards administration
GVE London sales director George Gehdu has spoken out after facing ‘threats’ following the troubled supercar dealer’s move towards administration.
Citroen Berlingo is August’s fastest-selling used car as buyers race to snap up MPV
The Citroen Berlingo has been named as August’s fastest-selling used cars, with buyers snapping up the MPV at a rapid rate.
BYD Profits Plummet as China’s Price War Hits the Top Player
China successfully subsidized a massive expansion of its auto industry; now it has more cars than customers.
Lotus to sack nearly half its UK workforce with 550 jobs at risk amid fears it could quit Britain
The company has launched a consultation process to determine how many roles out of the 1,300-strong workforce at the factory in Norfolk will be affected.
Resilient Car Manufacturing Keeps UK Automotive Sector on Track Despite 10% Production Decline in July
UK vehicle production experienced a significant year-on-year decline in July 2025, with total output dropping by 10.8% compared to July 2024.
Electric DB6 conversion; E-scooters to be regulated; HSBC apologises
Lego sees record sales as new ranges ramp up
Tom Hartley agrees deal to sell ‘unique’ McLaren collection belonging to automotive royalty
Supercar dealer Tom Hartley Jnr has completed the sale of one of the world’s largest McLaren collections, following the death of automotive royalty.
First EVs FINALLY qualify for full Electric Car Grant as Ford duo secure top discount
The first EVs have finally qualified for the top tier of the government’s Electric Car Grant, with Ford securing the full £3,750 discount on two models.
UK vehicle production declines by 10% in July despite improvement in car manufacturing
UK vehicle manufacturing slumped by more than 10% last month, despite an increase in cars rolling off British production lines.
Family-run car dealer T.C. Harrison sees profits plummet despite ‘resilience and dedication’
Family-run dealer group T.C. Harrison showed ‘resilience and dedication’ throughout 2024, despite profits taking a major hit.
Porsche Wants To Stop Sharing A CEO With Volkswagen
We're looking at Porsche's push for a new CEO, as well as EU automakers' complaints that building green vehicles is just too hard.
