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Consumer confidence falls; Greens win Gorton and Denton; Dragon Skin Octavia
Consumer confidence falls despite easing inflation
Out now: Issue 216 – NADA, BYD Sealion 5, and why YOU need to be at Car Dealer Live
The brand new issue of Car Dealer Magazine is now live – and it’s completely free to download and read.
Mitsubishi brings back L200 pick-up to UK market
Hot on the heels of Mitsubishi revealing it’s in ‘advanced negotiations’ with partners for a retailer network, the Japanese manufacturer has priced up the first model those dealers will be selling.
Car buyers care about quality than where it's made when choosing a new model
Car buyers are more concerned with the quality of their next car than where it was built, according to new research.
'I wish I’d never sold to them': Waddell tells court of regret in selling Big Motoring World
The High Court has heard emotional evidence from Big Motoring World founder Peter Waddell, who said he regrets selling the business to private equity firm Freshstream.
Peter Waddell nicknamed employee 'Ching the P***' because 'his father ran a corner shop', court hears
Big Motoring World founder Peter Waddell nicknamed one of his employees ‘Ching the P***’ and labelled another a ‘muslim w***er’, a court has heard today.
Weekly Briefing: Why it’s vital car dealers plan for the disruption ahead
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place.
Is Your Car on the List? Every Major US Vehicle Recall of the Last Six Months
From Jeeps that caught fire three times after being "fixed," to over 12 million Fords recalled in a single year. This is the biggest recall period in American automotive history.
Is Your Car on the Recall List? Here Are the Biggest UK Vehicle Recalls of the Last Six Months
From exploding airbags to doors that open themselves, over 700,000 vehicles have been recalled in the UK since September 2025. Here is what was recalled, why, and what to do if your car is on the list.
Feb 26: £1.1bn investment for Wayve; Gorton and Denton by-election; Volvo updates EX30
John Lewis pulls plug on affordable homes venture after costs soar
Clangers host Mike Askew joins the Car Dealer Podcast to discuss biggest topics of the week
The latest episode of the Car Dealer Podcast is out now with the team joined this week by automotive industry veteran Mike Askew.
Independent car dealership collapses into liquidation after racking up £50,000 debts
A small independent car dealership has collapsed into liquidation after racking up eye-watering debts of more than £50,000.
Learn how used car dealers are making a success of Motorway with boss Tom Leathes
Motorway boss Tom Leathes is set to take to the stage at Car Dealer Live for a revealing interview into how the firm has grown so rapidly – and its big plans for the future.
Renault 5 walks off with UK Car of the Year 2026 title – with help from Car Dealer
The UK Car of the Year 2026 is… the Renault 5.
Stellantis falls into first annual loss since merger, but new CEO promises growth
Stellantis has slumped to its first annual loss since the company was created in 2021, after posting a huge €20.1bn (£17.5bn) net loss in the second half of 2025.
The New Land Rover Freelander Has a British Badge and a Chinese Foundation. And It Is Far From the Only One.
Land Rover is reviving one of its most loved names. The car underneath it belongs to Chery. This is not a one off decision forced by desperation. It is the latest step in a process that has been quietly transforming the Western car industry for a decade,...
