Car Dealer
Consumer confidence falls; Greens win Gorton and Denton; Dragon Skin Octavia
Consumer confidence falls despite easing inflation
Out now: Issue 216 – NADA, BYD Sealion 5, and why YOU need to be at Car Dealer Live
The brand new issue of Car Dealer Magazine is now live – and it’s completely free to download and read.
Mitsubishi brings back L200 pick-up to UK market
Hot on the heels of Mitsubishi revealing it’s in ‘advanced negotiations’ with partners for a retailer network, the Japanese manufacturer has priced up the first model those dealers will be selling.
Car buyers care about quality than where it's made when choosing a new model
Car buyers are more concerned with the quality of their next car than where it was built, according to new research.
'I wish I’d never sold to them': Waddell tells court of regret in selling Big Motoring World
The High Court has heard emotional evidence from Big Motoring World founder Peter Waddell, who said he regrets selling the business to private equity firm Freshstream.
Peter Waddell nicknamed employee 'Ching the P***' because 'his father ran a corner shop', court hears
Big Motoring World founder Peter Waddell nicknamed one of his employees ‘Ching the P***’ and labelled another a ‘muslim w***er’, a court has heard today.
Weekly Briefing: Why it’s vital car dealers plan for the disruption ahead
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place.
Clangers host Mike Askew joins the Car Dealer Podcast to discuss biggest topics of the week
The latest episode of the Car Dealer Podcast is out now with the team joined this week by automotive industry veteran Mike Askew.
Feb 26: £1.1bn investment for Wayve; Gorton and Denton by-election; Volvo updates EX30
John Lewis pulls plug on affordable homes venture after costs soar
Independent car dealership collapses into liquidation after racking up £50,000 debts
A small independent car dealership has collapsed into liquidation after racking up eye-watering debts of more than £50,000.
Learn how used car dealers are making a success of Motorway with boss Tom Leathes
Motorway boss Tom Leathes is set to take to the stage at Car Dealer Live for a revealing interview into how the firm has grown so rapidly – and its big plans for the future.
Renault 5 walks off with UK Car of the Year 2026 title – with help from Car Dealer
The UK Car of the Year 2026 is… the Renault 5.
Stellantis falls into first annual loss since merger, but new CEO promises growth
Stellantis has slumped to its first annual loss since the company was created in 2021, after posting a huge €20.1bn (£17.5bn) net loss in the second half of 2025.
Feb 25: Meta agrees chip deal; Potential interest rate cut; Genesis GV60 Magma
Facebook owner Meta agrees £74bn deal with chipmaker AMD
WSG reveals the biggest warranty myths that are still holding car dealers back
Vehicle warranties remain one of the most misunderstood elements of the sales process.
'Let's get this b*****d': Insider lifts the lid on RCI's 'grossly unjust' treatment of Kevin Mackie
A former insider at RCI Financial Services (RCIFS) has said the lender’s controversial decision to cut off family-run car dealer Mackie Motors was ‘grossly unjust’.
