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Mackie Motors boss joins Nigel Farage on GB News to talk about bank account closure
Kevin Mackie, director of Mackie Motors, appeared on television last night to defend the downfall of his family business after his banking was pulled with seven days notice by RCI Financial Services.
Weekly Briefing: JLR has been crippled by its cyber attack – so what happens next?
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place.
I bought an electric car for £500 – was it a part exchange bargain or a big mistake?
Bargains come in many forms – but I’m starting to think I’ve won the part exchange lottery with my latest purchase: A £500 Renault Zoe.
JLR admits that data has been accessed by hackers as firm continues to battle cyber attack
Cyber criminals who hacked into JLR’s global IT systems have accessed ‘some data’, the carmaker has confirmed.
He’s got the power: Phil Taylor swaps VW for Skoda as he is named head of network sales
Skoda’s UK dealer network is to get a new sales boss after with Volkswagen executive Philip Taylor set to join the Czech brand.
Council orders used car dealership to close after it was found to be operating illegally
An illegal used car dealer has been ordered to close after it was found to be operating without proper planning permission.
Family-run Harwoods sells up JLR dealerships to Dubai-based investors
The family-run Harwoods Group has sold its JLR franchises to a Dubai-based investment group as part of a drive to ‘resize and reposition’ the car dealer.
Used car dealer V12 Sports and Classics sees profits cut in half as firm axes four sites
Used car supermarket group 12 Sports and Classics saw its profits cut in half during a ‘difficult’ 2024, which saw the firm close four retail sites.
Compensation for mis-sold car finance could begin next year, says FCA chief
Consumers could start to receive compensation for motor finance claims next year, the chief of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has said.
Government not ruling out state involvement in JLR cyber attack as MPs debate major hack
The government is refusing to ‘jump to conclusions’ amid concerns that the recent cyber attack on JLR may have been state-sponsored.
Join Car Dealer at NADA 2026: The ultimate Las Vegas business trip
Car Dealer is giving you the chance to be part of something special in 2026 – a group trip to the world’s biggest dealer conference, the NADA Show in Las Vegas.
Car salesman disqualified from driving after failing to provide police specimen
A court has heard how a car salesman’s ‘very poor choice’ at not providing police with a specimen has cost him his driving licence.
Dealer group Tustain Motors changes ownership following major management buyout
Dealer group Tustain Motors has changed hands following a management buyout.
‘Europe isn’t ready to go electric-only in 2035’ says Skoda boss
Europe won’t be ready to go electric-only in 2035, one of Skoda’s key bosses has said.
Here are all the important cars revealed at this year’s IAA Munich show
Motor shows may not be as prestigious as they once were, but that hasn’t stopped some of the biggest names in the industry using Munich this week to show off their latest wares.
Family-run Ford dealership targeted by vandals who cause £63,000 of damage to cars
A family-run car dealership has fallen victim to a gang of vandals who broke in and damaged vehicles to the tune of £63,000, a court has heard.
