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Used car market is outperforming expectations despite a dip in trade prices
Used car trade prices slipped again in November but the market remains broadly stable and in line with seasonal norms.
UK car production slumped in October as industry continues to feel the impact of JLR hack
New figures from the SMMT show that 59,010 cars rolled off of British production lines in the tenth month of the year.
Police recover three vehicles as investigations into theft from used car dealership continue
Police investigating a major theft from a used car dealership say that three vehicles have now been recovered.
Weekly Briefing: Those Budget hammer blows and Motability shocks
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place.
'Frankly we could have done without it': Stellantis boss reacts to the changes in the Budget
Stellantis’s UK boss says that the per mile charge on EVs announced in this week’s Budget has left the carmaker ‘pushing uphill’.
Autumn Budget slams brakes on car buyers' confidence and dents EV switch
The Autumn Budget has left cars buyers reviewing their purchasing plans, with many now unsure about switching to EVs, new research has found.
Dec 1: Row erupts over Budget; Asda recovery ‘set back six months’; New Toyota supercar to launch
Rachel Reeves defends Budget comments amid row over headroom
Dealer group Caffyns slumps to pre-tax loss after'particularly challenging' period for the retailer
Dealer group Caffyns has slumped to a pre-tax loss in the first half of its financial year, with bosses bemoaning a ‘particularly challenging’ period for the retailer.
Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2025: Manufacturer Used Car Scheme of the Year Winner
Renault walked off with Manufacturer Used Car Scheme of the Year at Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2025, fending off some serious competition.
UK car market set to return to pre-pandemic levels next year but major challenges remain
The UK car market is set to return to pre-pandemic levels next year, with experts praising the industry’s ‘continued strength and resilience’.
Car dealer Gravells posts reduced profits but bosses back firm to bounce back in 2025
Bosses at Gravells are expecting the firm to be in an ‘improved position’ by the end of this year after the Welsh outfit announced reduced profits for 2024.
Half of car dealers still back Electric Car Grant despite concerns over ‘complex’ scheme
Almost half of car dealers are backing the government’s new Electric Car Grant to provide a boost for EV sales, despite the fact only a handful of cars are set to qualify for the full discount.
JLR shuts factories for another week with claims they may remain silent ‘until November’
Jaguar Land Rover has told staff and suppliers today that its factories will remain shut until September 24.
Car dealer Kevin Mackie receives boost as legal case gets Commons backing from MP
Car dealer Kevin Mackie’s ongoing fight against RCI Financial Services has received a boost after the case was raised in parliament.
FCA teaming up with influencers to highlight dangers of car finance claim adverts
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is partnering with influencers to raise awareness of the dangers of car finance claim adverts.
Stellantis UK sets aside £37m for motor finance mis-selling scandal costs
Stellantis has put £37m to one side as it prepares to take a hit from the car finance mis-selling scandal.
