Industry
Dealer group Gravell’s sees profits slide despite rising car sales and improved turnover
Dealer group Gravell’s has reported a slump in profits for 2024, despite the retailer selling more cars throughout the year.
Car dealer Yeomans Group opens new Bexhill site after adding Mazda to list of brand partners
Dealer group Yeomans has added to its list of retail partners agreeing a new deal to represent Mazda on the south coast.
Nissan Takes 'Tough But Necessary Decision' to Close a Factory
Nissan will end car production at the Oppama plant by March 2028 and relocate output to the Kyushu factory.
Texas Governor Fights Release Of Elon Musk Emails Because Some Details Are 'Intimate And Embarrassing'
They can't prove there isn't any weird sex stuff in these emails unless they're are released, but the actual contents may be far more boring than you'd hope.
Ford recalls over 850,000 vehicles. See impacted models.
Several different makes and models are included in Ford's recall. Here's what you should know.
GM surges in EV sales as Tesla stumbles amid Musk controversy
General Motors has accelerated EV sales and market share while Texas-based Tesla cratered this spring due to criticism of Musk.
‘Open minded’ customers helping BYD on the way to becoming UK’s number one – boss
BYD’s success in the UK is down to the ‘open-minded’ nature of buyers here, the Chinese firm’s UK boss has told Car Dealer.
National reports suggest Government is close to announcing £700m EV subsidy scheme
The Government finally appears set to answer industry calls for more EV incentives, with reports in the national media claiming the ‘final touches’ are currently being put on a £700m subsidy scheme.
Used car dealership could be forced to shut after 12 vehicles are crushed by collapsed wall
A used car dealership is fighting for its future after a collapsed wall caused an eye-watering £120,000 of damage to stock.
Motors adds new AI tool to Cazoo app as platform adds used van listings for the first time
Motors has added a new AI-powered search tool to Cazoo with the platform also now listing vans for the first time.
Berry Group to open ‘state-of-the-art’ BMW bodyshop at former home of Drift Bridge Mazda
Berry Group is to open a state-of-the art new BMW bodyshop after agreeing a deal to buy a former Mazda dealership.
Numberplate ‘JB 1’ of iconic car dealer Jack Barclay sells for more than £600,000
The prestigious numberplate ‘JB 1’ owned by famous car dealer Jack Barclay was one of the standout lots of this weekend’s Bonham’s Goodwood auction – selling for £608,600, including buyers premium.
Automotive industry ‘calls have been heard’ as UK announces £650m Electric Car Grant
The Government has announced a new £650m Electric Car Grant which aims to make new EVs more affordable to everyday buyers.
BYD UK maintains record-breaking sales performance
Britain’s car-buyers have powered BYD to another record-breaking performance, with more than 10,000* new vehicles registered during the second quarter of the year. That takes the tally for 2025 so far to almost 20,000* – more than double the full year tot...
Ford’s response to tariffs birthed a pro-America campaign that outsold Toyota
The inside story of how a CEO and a group of marketers made a last-minute change of plans that now has the Ford brand leading U.S. sales.
