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Electric car enquiries jump as fuel price concerns drive interest
Interest in new and used electric cars has surged in recent weeks due to the conflict in the Middle East and concerns over fuel prices and supply.
The Gemini shift: How to protect your dealership’s visibility in the age of AI search
The digital landscape of the motor trade is undergoing a definitive shift. According to recent research from Close Brothers, 66% of UK motorists now
Chinese car brands could take 20% of UK market within years, says Auto Trader
New entrant car brands could account for 15% of the UK market by the end of 2026 and hit 20% in only a few years, according to new insights shared by
Dealers face new ‘stock-constrained normal’ as shortages worsen in 2026
Car dealers are being forced to adapt to a new 'stock-constrained normal' as pressure mounts on supply despite continued strength in the used car market,
Rolls-Royce to create the ultimate bespoke service with 'Coachbuild Collection'
If you thought Rolls-Royce couldn't improve on its bespoke services then think again, as the British luxury carmaker has just revealed its new Coachbuild
An Iconic BMW Tuner Is Shutting Down After 40 Years
Changing consumer behavior and the confusion and chaos of German bureaucracy are forcing the legendary BMW tuner to give up after nearly 40 years
Mar 20: No rates cut; Shell plant damaged; VW Group kills off Ateca; Meningitis latest
Interest rate cuts not on the horizon, Bank of England governor says Reopening the Strait of Hormuz is 'the best thing to do' to prevent interest rates
Weekly Briefing: How AI is rapidly reshaping the car industry – are you keeping up?
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place. For this week’s edition
European Car Giants Hemorrhaging $50 Billion as Electric SUV Plans Collapse
Tesla and Chinese brands feast while Volkswagen, BMW and Stellantis scramble to fill massive family car void.
Supply squeeze, EV surge and AI: the three big challenges for dealers in 2026
The UK motor trade has entered a period of significant structural change, as supply pressures, shifting consumer behaviour and the rise of AI reshape the
'We could protect ourselves': Chinese car brands 'not worried' about potential of 'punishing' UK tariffs
Chinese carmakers are not worried about the impact potential tariffs in the UK, as brands continue to wrestle market share from more established
TradeBid launches fully digital dealer auction marketplace in the UK
A new digital auction platform is entering the UK wholesale vehicle market this April, offering dealers a modern way to source trade stock online.
Car Dealer Live podcast features highlights from our big event
A special podcast to showcase just some of the highlights of our Car Dealer Live event has been released. Hosted by James Baggott, the podcast is
Mar 23: £1.8bn of business rates repayments; UK inflation 'steady'; BYD Atto 3 Evo from £38,990
Around £1.8bn in business rates predicted to be handed back to firms Around £1.8bn of business rates payments are expected to be handed back to firms,
Big Motoring World director left in 'absolute shock' by Waddell's bugging and surveillance claims
A Big Motoring World executive involved in investigating misconduct claims against Peter Waddell was told that his office had been ‘bugged’ and his home placed under surveillance, the High Court has heard.
Family-run Thames Motor Group to open first Nissan site after signing up with Japanese brand
The family-run Thames Motor Group is to open its first Nissan showroom after agreeing a new franchise partnership with the Japanese brand.