Car Dealer

Dealer group Barnetts has announced a major shake-up to its retail network after agreeing a ‘strategic realignment’ with rival firm John Clark Motor Group.

Cambridgeshire car dealer Pilgrims of March has gone into administration following confusion when its doors closed at the end of last month.

Dealer group Arnold Clark has announced the opening of three new Chery branches across England and Scotland as the Chinese brand continues to grow its UK network.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is open to the idea of adjusting its proposed motor finance compensation scheme after hearing from more than 1,000 businesses and consumers, its boss has told MPs.

Grangemouth chemicals plant to stay open after government provides £120m funding

The European Union (EU) has scrapped its 2035 ban on the sale of new combustion-engined cars after intensive lobbying by car manufacturers.

Production of the new Nissan Leaf has officially begun, with the first customer cars rolling off the Japanese brand’s Sunderland production line.

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 has added Leapmotor to its Ipswich Vauxhall site as the Chinese brand continues to establish itself in Europe.

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.

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.

The most in-demand used cars of 2025 have been revealed – and there’s no surprises what’s at the top of the list.

Not all jobs could be saved in Covid but ‘mass unemployment’ prevented – Sunak

Luxury car dealer Harwoods is to close its sole Aston Martin franchise just months after selling off all of its JLR sites.

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 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.