Car Dealer
‘Open minded’ customers helping BYD on the way to becoming UK’s number one – boss
BYD’s success in the UK is down to the ‘open-minded’ nature of buyers here, the Chinese firm’s UK boss has told Car Dealer.
National reports suggest Government is close to announcing £700m EV subsidy scheme
The Government finally appears set to answer industry calls for more EV incentives, with reports in the national media claiming the ‘final touches’ are currently being put on a £700m subsidy scheme.
Used car dealership could be forced to shut after 12 vehicles are crushed by collapsed wall
A used car dealership is fighting for its future after a collapsed wall caused an eye-watering £120,000 of damage to stock.
Motors adds new AI tool to Cazoo app as platform adds used van listings for the first time
Motors has added a new AI-powered search tool to Cazoo with the platform also now listing vans for the first time.
Berry Group to open ‘state-of-the-art’ BMW bodyshop at former home of Drift Bridge Mazda
Berry Group is to open a state-of-the art new BMW bodyshop after agreeing a deal to buy a former Mazda dealership.
Numberplate ‘JB 1’ of iconic car dealer Jack Barclay sells for more than £600,000
The prestigious numberplate ‘JB 1’ owned by famous car dealer Jack Barclay was one of the standout lots of this weekend’s Bonham’s Goodwood auction – selling for £608,600, including buyers premium.
Automotive industry ‘calls have been heard’ as UK announces £650m Electric Car Grant
The Government has announced a new £650m Electric Car Grant which aims to make new EVs more affordable to everyday buyers.
Jul 11: Cyber attack arrests; Musk’s ‘smartest AI in the world’; Cars revealed at Festival of Speed
Four people arrested after cyber attacks on M&S, Co-op and Harrods
Coming to a dealer near you: The best new models from Goodwood Festival of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed got off to a sizzling start yesterday with with thousands of spectators flocking to the West Sussex estate amid sweltering conditions.
Weekly Briefing: Chinese brands’ supercharged growth as yet another firm arrives in UK
In this week’s Car Dealer Briefing James Baggott rounds up the motor trade news you cannot afford to miss.
‘Open minded’ customers are helping BYD on the way to becoming UK’s number one – boss
BYD’s success in the UK is down to the ‘open-minded’ nature of buyers here, the Chinese firm’s UK boss has told Car Dealer.
Polestar boss Matt Galvin joins line-up for Car Dealer Podcast Live show in September
Polestar UK & Ireland managing director Matt Galvin is the latest guest to join the line up for this year’s Car Dealer Podcast Live summer party event.
Dealer group Waylands extends brand portfolio after buying two sites from HSH Motor Group
Dealer group Waylands has extended its brand portfolio after acquiring new sites in Cardiff and Bristol.
Car Dealer Recommends: Dealer Management System DealerKit tested and rated – does it get our seal of approval?
Car Dealer Recommends is a new, independent test of motor trade products in real life car dealer conditions.
Car Dealer Recommends: Real world testing launched for motor trade products
Car Dealer Magazine has launched a rigorous real world test of motoring products and services to give dealers an insight into the very best.
Bosses praise ‘resilience and adaptability’ as dealer group Cars2 announces small dip in profit
Bosses at Cars2 have praised the dealer group’s ‘resilience and adaptability’ after the firm announced a small dip in profit.
