Car Dealer
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
Major blaze rips through used car dealership as flames are seen billowing from building's roof
A used car dealership that fell victim to a huge fire over the weekend is open for business as normal today.
'I have a very profound sense of right and wrong': Tim Atkinson on why he's fighting Auto Trader
Car dealer Tim Atkinson says his fight against Auto Trader is being fuelled by a ‘very profound sense of right and wrong’.
Treasury eyes EV charging cost cuts as pay-per-mile tax sparks sales concerns
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is reportedly considering ways of cutting electric car charging costs, amid fears within government that the ‘pay-by-mile’ tax will be a hammer-blow to sales of new EVs in 2028.
Motors and Cazoo COO Phill Jones announces departure after securing CEO post elsewhere
Motors and Cazoo chief operating officer, Phill Jones, is to depart the firm later in the year after accepting a CEO role elsewhere.
Jan 9: Poor December for retail; Calls for business rate relief; 503-mile range for Volvo EX60
Retailers suffer disappointing December amid cost-of-living woes
Seven top tips on how to get the most money for your part exchanges
Every dealer wants to achieve the strongest possible return when selling a part exchange. While market conditions will always play a role, there are several practical steps dealers can take to improve outcomes and attract stronger trade bids.
