Car Dealer
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.
Marshall Motor Group expands Chinese car business with new Chery showrooms
Marshall Motor Group has announced it’s adding Chinese car brand Chery to its list of franchises, along with growing its Omoda and Jaecoo businesses.
JLR plants shut down will continue into next week, confirms manufacturer
Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) has confirmed to staff that its production halt is to be extended into next week as disruption continues after a major cyberattack.
Council backs car dealership’s plans to open five-storey storage facility
Portsmouth City Council has backed local car dealer Richmond Motor Group’s plans to build a 722-car storage facility in the town.
Mackie Motors boss joins Nigel Farage on GB News to talk about bank account closure
Kevin Mackie, director of Mackie Motors, appeared on television last night to defend the downfall of his family business after his banking was pulled with seven days notice by RCI Financial Services.
Weekly Briefing: JLR has been crippled by its cyber attack – so what happens next?
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place.
I bought an electric car for £500 – was it a part exchange bargain or a big mistake?
Bargains come in many forms – but I’m starting to think I’ve won the part exchange lottery with my latest purchase: A £500 Renault Zoe.
JLR admits that data has been accessed by hackers as firm continues to battle cyber attack
Cyber criminals who hacked into JLR’s global IT systems have accessed ‘some data’, the carmaker has confirmed.
He’s got the power: Phil Taylor swaps VW for Skoda as he is named head of network sales
Skoda’s UK dealer network is to get a new sales boss after with Volkswagen executive Philip Taylor set to join the Czech brand.
Council orders used car dealership to close after it was found to be operating illegally
An illegal used car dealer has been ordered to close after it was found to be operating without proper planning permission.
Family-run Harwoods sells up JLR dealerships to Dubai-based investors
The family-run Harwoods Group has sold its JLR franchises to a Dubai-based investment group as part of a drive to ‘resize and reposition’ the car dealer.
