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Honda recalls over 65K vehicles. See impacted models.
Impacted vehicles include the 2013 Honda Accord. Honda said the driveshaft may corrode and break due to damage from road salt or other contaminants.
Tesla deliveries set to drop again as Musk’s politics and EV rivals bite
Tesla is expected to report another fall in deliveries on Wednesday as backlash against Musk and competitive pressures continue to drag on demand.
Tom Hartley Junior selected to sell vast McLaren collection belonging to motorsport royalty
Supercar dealer Tom Hartley Jnr has been chosen to sell one of the largest McLaren collections in the world, following the death of a motorsport icon.
Family-run Wilmoths working to ‘minimise disruption’ after closing long-serving Citroen dealership
Family-run dealer group Wilmoths says ‘every effort is being made to minimise disruption’ after the firm took the decision to close a long-serving Citroen dealership.
All Electric Garages Group swaps Hyundai for BYD at terminated Stourbridge car dealership
All Electric Garages Group is swapping Hyundai for BYD at its Stourbridge car dealership, after the site was terminated by the South Korean brand.
Dealer Auction and MG sign two-year extension to ‘successful’ remarketing contract
Dealer Auction has extended its remarketing contract with MG until 2027 in a deal which will see a ‘significant uplift in volumes’.
Renault Retail Group UK completes takeover of Carco as bosses pledge to protect jobs
Renault has strengthened its in-house dealer group after completing a deal to acquire former retail partner, Carco.
Renault Eats $11 Billion Loss From Nissan’s ‘Catastrophic’ Implosion
Nissan's ongoing financial issues have taken their toll on French alliance partner Renault.
Lotus has ‘no plans’ to close UK Hethel factory after meeting with government
Lotus has pledged it to continue building cars in the UK after meeting with the business secretary, amid reports the carmaker was to close its operations in Norfolk.
Tom Hartley Junior selected to sell vast McLaren collection belonging motorsport royalty
Supercar dealer Tom Hartley Jnr has been chosen to sell one of the largest McLaren collections in the world, following the death of a motorsport icon.
‘Prolific’ thief broke into franchised car dealership and caused £140,000 of damage
A ‘prolific’ thief who broke into a franchised car dealership and caused £140,000 worth of damage is now facing jail.
Master technician to feature on DIY SOS as Ben appeals for help for severely disabled son
Automotive industry charity Ben is backing a campaign to raise funds for the disabled son of a master technician, with the family’s story set to feature in an upcoming episode of DIY SOS.
The truth behind Lithia’s rapid UK growth as rumoured Hatfields takeover edges closer
US giant Lithia has what it takes to rival the UK's very biggest dealer groups as its rumoured takeover of Hatfields edges closer. That is according to
UK vehicle production slumps to 76-year low as SMMT bemoans ‘incredibly challenging’ period
Vehicle production in the UK fell for the fifth month in a row in May, with less than 50,000 vehicles rolling off British production lines. That is
Weekly Briefing: How clever used car valuations platform has saved me a headache
In this week’s Car Dealer Briefing James Baggott rounds up the motor trade news you cannot afford to miss.
Cupra brings ‘City Garage’ concept to the UK as it opens new Manchester showroom
Cupra has brought its ultra-modern ‘City Garage’ concept to the UK with a new space officially opening in Manchester.
