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Jan 19: Inflation expected to rise; Best and worst energy suppliers; Bentley Batur Convertible #4
Slowdown in rising cost-of-living set for December pause, say economists
Stellantis boss claims firms are 'burning cash' as there there is 'no natural demand' for EVs
Stellantis’s European boss has admitted there is currently ‘no natural demand’ for electric vehicles with carmakers left ‘burning cash’ as a result.
How Geely is leaning on Volvo and Polestar ownership to overcome 'negative perceptions'
Chinese carmaker Geely is looking to capitalise on its ownership of Volvo, Polestar and Lotus in order to make a success at being a standalone brand in the UK.
Supercar dealer Targa Florio Cars closes suddenly leaving customers ‘out of pocket’
Luxury supercar dealer Targa Florio Cars has suddenly closed leaving customers in the lurch over sale or return cars.
Jan 16: UK economy returns to growth; Robert Jenrick defection; New Honda logo
UK economy returns to growth as car manufacturing rebounds
Weekly Briefing: Will Geely be a Chinese also-ran? And is there really a future for Jeep?
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place.
Grey remains supreme as Britain's favourite new car colour, but one shade surged...
And the most popular colour for new cars for 2025 was…. Grey.
Luxury car chop shop busted after stolen Mercedes GPS tracker leads police to headquarters
A ‘professional and sophisticated’ chop shop that was stealing and stripping down luxury cars fell apart after the tracker in a pinched Mercedes led police right to its headquarters.
Family-run Bowker Motor Group reshuffles leadership team as part of 'strategic restructure'
Family-run car dealer Bowker Motor Group has announced a ‘strategic restructure’ for 2026 with several changes made to the firm’s leadership team.
Nissan GB names former Santander Leasing exec as its new fleet director
Russell Forbes has been appointed as Nissan GB’s new fleet director.
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
