Car Dealer
Time is running out to get your tickets for the Car Dealer Podcast Live – here’s what you can expect
Time is running out to get your ticket for the Car Dealer Podcast Live show on September 24.
Two Nissan Qashqai e-Power SUVs complete 837-mile trip on one tank of fuel
A pair of Nissan Qashqai e-Power hybrids have driven from Land’s End to John O’Groats on a single tank of fuel.
Government extends Plug-in Van and Truck Grant to ‘at least 2027’ to boost uptake
Consumers will be able to take advantage of the Plug-in Van and Truck grant until ‘at least 2027’ after the scheme was extended this week.
Stellantis issues yet another vehicle recall as minister raises concerns over airbag crisis
Peugeot’s beleaguered dealer network is facing further strain after Stellantis issued yet another vehicle recall.
Fears raised over government clampdown on car dealer employee perks
There are concerns that a government clampdown on a perk enjoyed by car dealer and manufacturer staff could hit car vehicle production.
Used car supermarket Motorpoint returned to profit in 2024 and eyes expansion with more stores
Used car supermarket Motorpoint has completed its turnaround from its ‘most difficult year ever’ and is back in profit, giving it confidence to expand over the next 12 months.
Average used car prices holding firm – but electric car values still dropping fastest
Used car prices are performing far better than the seasonal norms with average prices down just 0.5% in August.
Joe Macari-commissioned Le Mans GTR hails creation of Gordon Murray Special Vehicles
Gordon Murray Automotive’s new special vehicles division has been officially launched with a pair of models, one of which was commissioned by supercar dealer Joe Macari.
Volkswagen UK ‘monitoring situation’ as badge thefts cost owners up to £1,500
Volkswagen is ‘monitoring the situation’ surrounding a spate of badge thefts which has seen thieves target expensive radar sensor components.
Carzam creditors still owed almost £20m as liquidators probe failed online used car dealer
Failed online used car dealer Carzam still owes almost £20m to its creditors, whose hopes of recouping their money hang in the balance.
Citroen woes continue as rare ‘stop-drive’ order is expanded to C4, DS4 and DS5 models
Almost 10,000 additional Citroen owners have found themselves caught up in the brand’s rare ‘stop-drive order’ after its ‘code red’ recall was expanded to include further models.
Weekly Briefing: Why are no cars eligible for the top tier Electric Car Grant?
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place.
Admiral sets aside £50m to compensate customers who received insufficient settlements
Insurance firm Admiral revealed this week that it has set aside approximately £50m to compensate its customers who didn’t receive a fair settlement payment if their car was written-off or stolen.
Vauxhall Corsa is Auto Trader’s fastest selling used car so far in August
The Vauxhall Corsa is currently the fastest selling car in the UK, according to the latest data from Auto Trader.
Family-run used car dealer to close down as bosses call it a day after 54 years in the motor trade
An historic family-run used car dealer is to close down after the long-standing owners took the decision to retire.
Family-owned Lloyd Motor Group nears £1bn turnover as pre-tax profit falls 14%
Family-run Lloyd Motor Group saw turnover creep towards the £1bn mark last year, but pre-tax profit slipped by over 14%.