Car Dealer
Apr 13: Oil prices rise to record high; US blockade of Iranian ports; Honda Super N
Shopper footfall fails to meet expectations in March despite Easter boost
Video: Used car prices continue to rise in March as dealers hold prices firm
Used car prices on car dealer forecourts increased in March as the market remained robust in light of weakening consumer confidence.
Car dealer facing jail after scamming customers out of more than £30,000
A north east car dealer is facing jail after he admitted pocketing more than £30,000 of customers’ cash.
Official: Huge used car supermarket Cargiant will close on April 24
Used car supermarket Cargiant will close for good on April 24, the company has confirmed.
West Motor Company agrees 'milestone' deal to buy former Harwoods Land Rover site
Car dealer West Motor Company has reached an ‘important milestone’ after it agreed a deal to buy a former Land Rover site in Kent.
Doncaster dealership sells off assets following collapse into administration
The assets of Doncaster-based Volkswagen and Skoda dealership Hayselden are being sold by auction after the business fell into administration just before Christmas.
Apr 9: Fuel price hopes; One-off Mini; Iran war latest; Temperatures soar
Diesel tops 190p a litre but US-Iran ceasefire raises hopes of price stability The UK’s average price of diesel has surpassed 190p a litre, having surged
FCA launches sale or return crackdown after sudden closures of GVE London and Targa Florio
The FCA is looking to clamp down on car dealers who deploy a ‘sale or return’ model, following the high-profile collapse of two luxury retailers.
Big Motoring World reveals record sales in Q1 as firm looks to move on from Waddell saga
Big Motoring World has announced some much needed good news after the used car supermarket posted record sales in the opening quarter of the year.
Mitsubishi appoints first new dealer partners return to UK sales edges nearer
Mitsubishi has announced its first new dealer partners as the Japanese brand prepares for its much-anticipated return to the UK.
Apr 10: Fuel stocks fall; OpenAI fires warning to government; Cupra’s Renault 5 rival
Fall in petrol and diesel stocks at UK filling stations since Iran conflict
Weekly Briefing: Which car brands are most at risk of the Chinese newcomers?
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place.
Peter Waddell v used car dealer Big Motoring World: What happens next?
It’s the court case that has gripped the motor trade for weeks, and both sides in the Peter Waddell legal saga are now facing an anxious wait to hear the result.
Government announces £700m of funding to support EV manufacturing in the UK
The government has announced that £700m of taxpayer funding has been assigned to boosting EV production in the UK – with more than half of the cash going on JLR’s new Somerset gigafactory.
Nissan gets seal of approval after stepping in to help injured coastal wildlife
Nissan has earned the ultimate seal of approval, after it provided a specially adapted Qashqai to help rescue and rehabilitate vulnerable wildlife along the north coast of Scotland.
Apr 8: Student loan changes; Juke 'Pulse Edition; Trump agrees ceasefire
UK services industry hit by Iran war as ‘stagflation’ risks increase Activity in the UK’s services sector slowed last month as business and consumer
