Car Dealer
TikTok: Car dealers should encourage everyone to create video content
More car buyers are shortlisting their next vehicles using the social media platform TikTok – but dealers are lagging behind on content creation.
Young hit by labour costs; Two-child benefits scrap inches closer; McLaren marks F1 victory
Younger and lower-paid workers hit hardest by rising labour costs, figures show
Chinese carmaker Chery green lights plan to add fourth brand to UK
Chery will launch its Lepas brand in the UK this year, confirming news leaked to Car Dealer in April 2025.
Keyloop tweaks leadership team with appointment Michael Cox as new COO and CFO
Automotive technology exerts Keyloop have confirmed the appointment of a new chief financial officer and chief operating officer.
Feb 3: UK manufacturing grows; Resident doctors continue strikes; New Abarth 600e trims
UK manufacturing growth accelerates as exports rise for first time in four years
MG3 named January's fastest-selling car as affordable nearly new models dominates market
The MG3 was January’s fastest-selling used car, with affordable stock flying off the forecourts in the opening month of the year.
Chery honours best of fledgling UK dealer network as brand hosts inaugural Retailer Conference
Chinese brand Chery has been celebrating the best of its fledgling UK dealer network as the outfit continues to expand its footprint.
New report reveals full extent of UK's EV discounts as dealers slash thousands off cars
The UK is offering some of the biggest EV discounts of any major European market, as carmakers battle to comply with ZEV mandate targets.
Motor trade's biggest tax bills are revealed as car dealers stump up combined £130m
The motor trade has paid almost £130m in tax over the past year, making it one of the one of the biggest contributing sectors to the public purse.
JLR discussing deal to build Chery vehicles in the UK as Chinese brand plans Liverpool HQ
JLR is on the cusp of agreeing a landmark deal to build Chery vehicles at its UK production facilities after the Chinese brand confirmed plans to open a new European headquarters in Liverpool.
Chinese car makers: What car dealers really need to think about when choosing which to back
The impact Chinese car manufacturers will have on the UK car market will be analysed in detail at a special session at Car Dealer Live.
Older stock, tighter margins: why vehicle prep is now critical for dealers
In a market where older cars are holding the strongest values, how these vehicles are prepared, detailed and presented can really make all of the difference.
Revealed: The UK's most reliable used electric cars in 2025 – plus most common faults
The Nissan Leaf has been named as the UK’s most reliable used electric vehicle for 2025.
Alpine expands UK dealer network to 20 with new Grange Motors-run Edinburgh site
Grange Motors has opened a new Alpine ‘Brand Experience Dealership’ in Scotland’s capital city.
The rampant rise of Chinese car brands – and how they’ll change the UK car market for good
Chinese car makers could dominate as much as 20% of the UK car market in just four years’ time as their aggressive growth in the UK accelerates.
Car finance can't halt Lloyds profits; Santander to shut banks; ECG for Countryman E
Lloyds sees annual profits jump 12% in spite of motor finance hit
