Car Dealer
Interest rates set to be held; Mandelson files release; VW launches sporty Transporters
Bank of England set to keep interest rates on hold as it faces ‘balancing act’
Audis led the way in strong January as used car prices and consumer demand jumped
Used Audis saw a chunky rise in retail values in January as the market rebounded after a weak end to 2025.
Amazon Autos UK launch ‘lined up for 2026’ as web giant to go head to head with Autotrader
Amazon Autos – a rival to Autotrader – is set to launch in the UK by the end of 2026, sources have told Car Dealer.
January new car registrations soared by 3.4%, but EV uptake sparks alarm
New car registrations jumped by 3.4% in January, but alarm bells have been rung over EV uptake.
American car dealers want to block Chinese manufacturers from gaining a foothold in the US
American car dealers are seeking to block Chinese manufacturers from entering the market with cheap vehicles.
FCA fires warning shot to claims management firms as car finance scandal rumbles on
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fired a warning to law firms who are representing clients involved in motor finance commission claims.
Tackling keyless car theft: How to protect your dealership from 'well-established' problem
Keyless car theft is no longer a growing problem – it’s now a well-established one, with dealerships increasingly feeling the impact.
Vertu axes 'financially unviable' sites in north of England as dealer group moves fast to secure jobs
Dealer group Vertu has axed two showrooms in the north of England after ruling that the sites were no longer ‘financially viable’.
TikTok: Car dealers should encourage everyone to create video content
More car buyers are shortlisting their next vehicles using the social media platform TikTok – but dealers are lagging behind on content creation.
Young hit by labour costs; Two-child benefits scrap inches closer; McLaren marks F1 victory
Younger and lower-paid workers hit hardest by rising labour costs, figures show
Keyloop tweaks leadership team with appointment Michael Cox as new COO and CFO
Automotive technology exerts Keyloop have confirmed the appointment of a new chief financial officer and chief operating officer.
Chinese carmaker Chery green lights plan to add fourth brand to UK
Chery will launch its Lepas brand in the UK this year, confirming news leaked to Car Dealer in April 2025.
Feb 3: UK manufacturing grows; Resident doctors continue strikes; New Abarth 600e trims
UK manufacturing growth accelerates as exports rise for first time in four years
Chery honours best of fledgling UK dealer network as brand hosts inaugural Retailer Conference
Chinese brand Chery has been celebrating the best of its fledgling UK dealer network as the outfit continues to expand its footprint.
MG3 named January's fastest-selling car as affordable nearly new models dominates market
The MG3 was January’s fastest-selling used car, with affordable stock flying off the forecourts in the opening month of the year.
New report reveals full extent of UK's EV discounts as dealers slash thousands off cars
The UK is offering some of the biggest EV discounts of any major European market, as carmakers battle to comply with ZEV mandate targets.
