Car Dealer
IMDA signs up new insurance partner to offer advice to 2,000 independent car dealers
Insurance provider Jensten Motor Trade (JMT) is to offer tailored advice to more than 2,000 car dealers after signing a new partnership with the Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA).
Jason Allbutt quits as Smart CEO to become new UK sales director at Mercedes
Mercedes has confirmed the return of a familiar face after former manager Jason Allbutt was named as the brand’s new UK sales director.
Jan 26: Amazon cuts more jobs; Labour blocks Burnham by-election bid; GR Yaris Ogier
Lloyds set to see annual profits rise despite motor finance hit
Snows Motor Group expands with BYD as fifth and sixth dealerships open their doors
Snows Motor Group is continuing to expand with BYD as it opens two brand new dealerships.
CMA green-lights BCA owner’s Aston Barclay takeover in provisional ruling
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally given the green light to Constellation’s takeover of Aston Barclay, concluding the deal is unlikely to harm competition in the used car auction market.
Keyloop agrees to acquire Motortech.AI to further expand AI tools for motor trade
Automotive technology exerts Keyloop has agreed to acquire AI developer Motortech.ai.
New survey reveals that two-thirds of motorists now using AI in car buying journey
Two thirds of motorists are now using AI to help them negotiate the car buying journey.
Jan 23: NI hike boosts gov coffers; Bugatti celebrates Veyron; Police overhaul
Government borrowing falls sharply as national insurance hike boosts coffers
Can car dealers sell cars on social media – join us for a Car Dealer Live masterclass
Is it possible to sell cars purely via social media? Well, for some dealers it’s more than just a pipe-dream.
Former BMW apprentice technician John Beckley becomes new boss of Rolls-Royce in the UK
Rolls-Royce has a new UK boss after John Beckley was named as the luxury brand’s regional director for the United Kingdom, Europe and Central Asia.
Family-run Chariots Specialist Cars named as BYD's first UK Retailer of the Year
Chariots Specialist Cars has come out on top at BYD’s inaugural Dealer Awards, as the Chinese brand continues to grow its retail operation in Britain.
Failed used car dealership to be bulldozed despite opposition as councillors hit out at 'eyesore'
A former used car dealership which fell into administration with multi-million-pound debts is to be demolished, despite strong criticism of the plans.
Weekly Briefing: How dangerous is a sale or return model for car dealers?
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place.
Autotrader boss confirms package prices will rise AGAIN – and explains why in Car Dealer Podcast
Autotrader’s CEO Nathan Coe has confirmed dealers will face a 5.5% increase in their package prices this year.
Targa Florio Cars to 'enter liquidation' as it blames 'difficult trading conditions' for collapse
Targa Florio Cars director William Kirkham has told the BBC that the supercar dealer is ‘entering liquidation’ and he is ‘filing for bankruptcy’.
Out now: Issue 215 features Car Dealer Live 2026, Ferrari Amalfi, and all the latest news
The latest issue of Car Dealer Magazine has been published – and it’s completely free to read.