Car Dealer
Almost 40 per cent of car buyers would now consider an EV; charging costs remain an issue
New research following the announcement of the Government’s latest Electric Car Grant has shown that 38 per cent of car buyers would consider buying a new EV before the grant scheme ends in 2028, with 65 per cent of those aged under 35 saying they will bu...
Lookers Skoda employee who stole nearly £22,000 from customers is jailed
A sales advisor at a Lookers dealership who nearly £22,000 from her workplace to bankroll a luxury lifestyle beyond her means has been jailed.
Weekly Briefing: Why some car dealers are cursing complicated EV grant
In this week’s Car Dealer Briefing James Baggott rounds up the motor trade news you cannot afford to miss.
Car supermarket Fords of Winsford sets new sales record in first half of 2025
Fords of Winsford has clocked up record sales in the first half of 2025, beating all previous records dating back to its founding in 1959.
Leapmotor jumps government Electric Car Grant by slashing prices with own scheme
While uncertainty remains over whether Chinese-made cars will qualify for the government’s new Electric Car Grant (ECG), Leapmotor has decided to take matters into its own hands.
Inside GVE London: We meet the team behind the luxury supercar dealership
If you’ve ever idly scrolled through social media and are into cars, chances are you’ll have come across supercar dealer GVE London.
Motor trade legal experts Lawgistics expands business operations with new director
Motor trade legal experts Lawgistics is expanding its team with the appointment of a new operations and technology director.
Peugeot dealer network mobilised to help fix Citroens with faulty airbags
Car manufacturer Stellantis has mobilised its Peugeot dealers to help fix vehicles from sister brands Citroen and DS with problem airbags.
Vertu boss Robert Forrester welcomes ‘necessary’ Electric Car Grant despite dealer confusion
Vertu boss Robert Forrester has welcomed the ‘necessary’ new Electric Car Grant but questions remain over when customers will actually start to see discounts.
JLR outlines plans to slash UK workforce with up to 500 management rolls set for the axe
JLR has announced drastic plans to slash its UK workforce amid increased pressure on sales.
Polestar partners with family-run Holden Group to open two new sites in East Anglia
Polestar has added to its UK dealer network with the addition of two new sites in East Anglia.
Finance chief Duncan Minto takes temporary charge of Renault following Luca de Meo departure
Renault Group has appointed Duncan Minto as its interim CEO, following the recent departure of former boss Luca de Meo.
Don’t sell Citroen or DS3 models with problem airbags – warning issued to car dealers
Car dealers have been advised NOT to retail Citroen or DS models affected by the airbag safety recall by a team of motor trade lawyers.
Stellantis ditches hydrogen technology plans with bosses blaming infrastructure issues
Stellantis has axed its hydrogen technology programme and will no longer be developing the powertrain on its future cars.
Dealer group Gravell’s sees profits slide despite rising car sales and improved turnover
Dealer group Gravell’s has reported a slump in profits for 2024, despite the retailer selling more cars throughout the year.
Car dealer Yeomans Group opens new Bexhill site after adding Mazda to list of brand partners
Dealer group Yeomans has added to its list of retail partners agreeing a new deal to represent Mazda on the south coast.
