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Jan 15: Chinese imports could lower UK inflation; Birmingham-Manchester rail line; BMW M EV
Cheap Chinese imports to help drive inflation to target, says Bank rate-setter
Auto30Club reaches 30% goal five years early as it announces annual awards
The Auto30Club has achieved its goal of securing 30% of automotive leadership roles being filled by women five years early, as it announces its Inspiring Automotive Women 2026 award winners.
Jeep quashes exit fears as Stellantis reviews American brand's future viability
It’s ‘important’ that the Jeep brand remains under Stellantis ownership in Europe for the foreseeable future.
From 'Touch my Bum' to 'Would you like this A1?': The Cheeky Girls now sell cars for Audi
Noughties pop stars The Cheeky Girls are now working as sales staff at franchised Audi dealerships.
Lithia UK shareholders pocketed £50m while firm laid off staff and axed sites despite soaring profits
Shareholders in Lithia UK received a staggering £50m in dividends in 2024, despite the dealer group axing hundreds of jobs in a major cost-cutting exercise.
Jan 14: 'Drab' Christmas for retailers; Renault's flagship SUV; Gov reacts to Grok backlash
More than 5,000 pubs facing sharp business rate hikes as tax valuations double
Police launch investigation after family run car dealership falls victim to £100,000 break-in
Police have launched an investigation after thieves smashed their way into a family-run car dealership in order to steal a trio of premium used vehicles
Family-run Chariots adds second BYD site after acquiring former site of Rugby Suzuki
Dealer group Chariots has added another BYD showroom to its portfolio as it looks to grow its partnership with the Chinese brand.
Fraudsters target used car buyers on Cazoo by hacking emails and offering fake discounts
Fraudsters are targeting car buyers who are shopping on Cazoo by offering them discounts that real dealers never could.
How dealers can fix lead handling and improve conversion – Impel at Car Dealer Live 2026
Car dealers will learn how to better handle leads and understand the customer journey by coming along to Car Dealer Live in 2026.
Jan 13: Shoppers shunned retailers in Dec; PM's Grok warning; £48k Golf GTI Edition 50
Retailers suffer ‘drab’ Christmas as shoppers shun gifting for sales – figures
Lexus named Carwow's most profitable used car brand as SUVs dominate money makers
Used car dealers looking to maximise profits should be looking to invest in second-hand Lexus models.
Vertu employees face uncertain future as dealer group enters talks to axe trio of car dealerships
Employees at three Vertu dealerships in the south west of England are facing an uncertain future after the group opened talks to close the sites for good.
European Union sets out framework for Chinese EVs to avoid punitive tariffs
The European Union has set out a potential route for Chinese carmakers to avoid punitive import tariffs, provided they agree and stick to strict pricing commitments.
Luxury car dealer jailed after scamming customers in £1.5m 'campaign of dishonesty'
A luxury car dealer has been jailed for conning customers out of a staggering £1.5m in a ‘sustained and calculated’ campaign of fraud.
Jan 12: UK economy set to have grown; Sainsbury's up but Argos down; Mazda's electric CX-6e
UK economy set to have returned to growth despite budget caution
