Car Dealer
First new Nissan Leafs rolls off Sunderland production line after £450m investment
Production of the new Nissan Leaf has officially begun, with the first customer cars rolling off the Japanese brand’s Sunderland production line.
Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2025: Acklam Cars – Social Media User Award winner
In today’s world of omnichannel used car sales, a good social media strategy is crucial if you want to connect with as many potential customers as possible.
Drive Motor Retail expands Leapmotor partnership as Chinese brand aims for 70 dealers
Drive Motor Retail has added Leapmotor to its Ipswich Vauxhall site as the Chinese brand continues to establish itself in Europe.
Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2025: Infinity Motors – Used Car Online Sales Experience winner
With more and more of the car buying process now taking place online, a good online sales experience is crucial for any firm that wants to be successful in the motor trade.
Car Dealer Used Car Awards 2025: Tom Hartley Jnr – Specialist Used Car Dealership winner
It is already one of the most successful and well-respected car dealerships in the county but Tom Hartley Jnr Ltd now has another title to celebrate.
Most Wanted: Which used cars were the most in demand in 2025?
The most in-demand used cars of 2025 have been revealed – and there’s no surprises what’s at the top of the list.
Sunak at Covid inquiry; BT and Three facing Ofcom probe; Smart #2 city car tests
Not all jobs could be saved in Covid but ‘mass unemployment’ prevented – Sunak
Family-run Harwoods to close Aston Martin franchise as luxury car dealer continues shake-up
Luxury car dealer Harwoods is to close its sole Aston Martin franchise just months after selling off all of its JLR sites.
EV reliability, real-world costs: Why dealers need confidence in their warranty partner for 2026
As the industry heads into 2026, one theme dominates every forecast and dealer roundtable: Electric vehicles are no longer a future ambition – they’re the challenge of the present.
MG posted £6.9m pre-tax profit in 2024 as prior year restated accounts show loss
MG Motor UK saw turned a £1.3m loss in 2023 to £6.9m profit in 2024, in a year in which it celebrated its centenary and saw record new car registrations.
JLR denies sacking design boss Gerry McGovern as rumours about departure continue to swirl
JLR has denied ‘speculative’ reports that design chief Gerry McGovern has been sacked from his role after more than two decades with the carmaker.
Evolution Funding Group completes 'hugely exciting' takeover of Automotive Compliance
Evolution Funding Group has completed a ‘hugely exciting’ deal to acquire Automotive Compliance in a move which will offer car dealers ‘new opportunities to grow and innovate’.
FCA ends consultation over car finance redress scheme as industry calls for 'fairer' approach
The FCA has officially wrapped up its consultation on a proposed redress scheme for customers impacted by the motor finance scandal.
UK car market to return to pre-Covid highs of 10 million in 2026
The days of a 10 million-strong UK car market are all set to return next year.
Grangemouth future secured; Commuter stats revealed; Grenadier goes safari
‘New future achievable’ at Grangemouth as two firms plan job creation
Scottish MP Dave Doogan to appear as key witness in Mackie Motors High Court action
Politician Dave Doogan is to appear as a witness for Mackie Motors when the firm takes on Renault and Nissan in its upcoming High Court trial.