Car Dealer
Used car dealer V12 Sports and Classics sees profits cut in half as firm axes four sites
Used car supermarket group 12 Sports and Classics saw its profits cut in half during a ‘difficult’ 2024, which saw the firm close four retail sites.
Compensation for mis-sold car finance could begin next year, says FCA chief
Consumers could start to receive compensation for motor finance claims next year, the chief of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said.
Government not ruling out state involvement in JLR cyber attack as MPs debate major hack
The government is refusing to ‘jump to conclusions’ amid concerns that the recent cyber attack on JLR may have been state-sponsored.
Join Car Dealer at NADA 2026: The ultimate Las Vegas business trip
Car Dealer is giving you the chance to be part of something special in 2026 – a group trip to the world’s biggest dealer conference, the NADA Show in Las Vegas.
Car salesman disqualified from driving after failing to provide police specimen
A court has heard how a car salesman’s ‘very poor choice’ at not providing police with a specimen has cost him his driving licence.
Dealer group Tustain Motors changes ownership following major management buyout
Dealer group Tustain Motors has changed hands following a management buyout.
‘Europe isn’t ready to go electric-only in 2035’ says Skoda boss
Europe won’t be ready to go electric-only in 2035, one of Skoda’s key bosses has said.
Here are all the important cars revealed at this year’s IAA Munich show
Motor shows may not be as prestigious as they once were, but that hasn’t stopped some of the biggest names in the industry using Munich this week to show off their latest wares.
Family-run Ford dealership targeted by vandals who cause £63,000 of damage to cars
A family-run car dealership has fallen victim to a gang of vandals who broke in and damaged vehicles to the tune of £63,000, a court has heard.
Lloyd Motor Group grows JLR portfolio after agreeing deal to buy three sites from Stratstone
Last week’s cyber attack is currently making life tough for JLR dealers but that hasn’t stopped the family-run Lloyd Motor Group from expanding its partnership with the carmaker.
Online platform Pistonheads launches brand new app for auctions and car sales
Online platform PistonHeads has launched a new mobile app that aims to give a new ‘experience’ to users and car buyers.
Car dealer Howards posts improved profits for 2024 as bosses toast ‘successful year’
Car dealer Howard Garages has bucked wider industry trends to post improved profits for 2024.
Nissan names dealer network’s best-of-the-best master technician of the year
Nissan has named a Derby dealership team member as the most customer-focused employee in its UK retail operation.
Supercar dealer GVE London officially appoints administrators as firm faces uncertain future
Supercar dealer GVE London has officially appointed administrators as the firm continues to teeter on the brink of collapse.
Weekly Briefing: Behind the scenes of the launch of yet another Chinese car maker
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place.
New Johnsons owners waste no time in shaking up car dealer as fresh directors are confirmed
Athenaeum International Holdings has appointed a new board of directors at Johnsons Cars after completing its takeover of the dealer group.
