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Interest rates cut; Uninsured driver fears; One-off Bugatti hypercar
Bank lowers UK interest rates but warns ‘uncertainty’ about future cuts
Car dealerships face HUGE fines if they fall foul of fake online reviews rules
Car dealers have been warned of the dangers of falling foul of the law if they post fake reviews about their business online.
Stellantis comes under fire from Which? for ‘chaotic’ response to Citroen airbag crisis
Stellantis has come under fire from consumer champion Which? for its ‘chaotic’ handling of the Citroen airbag crisis.
Weekly Briefing: Are dealers off the hook in car finance commissions saga?
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott is back this week after a summer hiatus and he rounds up the motor trade news you might have missed with some added comment along the way.
Used car market surpasses four million sales in H1 for first time since 2019
The used car market saw enough vehicles change hands in H1 of 2025 to put it 1% away from pre-pandemic levels, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Automotive Compliance business grows as it takes on iComply Online services
Automotive Compliance has announced a strategic partnership with AutoProtect Group that will grow its team and customer base.
Cox Automotive welcomes ‘step in the right direction’ but what does rate cut mean for industry?
This week’s Bank of England decision to cut interest rates ‘offers some relief’ to the automotive industry.
Car dealer Gates performed ‘below expectations’ last year as Ford strategy stunts sales
Dealer group Gates performed 'below expectations' last year with bosses blaming 'extreme difficulties' for declining profits and turnover. Accounts
BYD to replace Peugeot at axed Marshall Motor Group car dealerships
A pair of car dealerships which were closed down when Marshall Motor Group decided to ‘downsize’ its relationship with Stellantis are to reopen after the retailer agreed new franchise agreements with BYD.
Glyn Hopkin announces shake-up to top team with trio of new franchise directors
Car dealer Glyn Hopkin has announced a major shake-up to its senior leadership team as it continues to grow after transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) last year.
Corrupt car dealer to be sentenced next month for £41,000 Evans Halshaw scam
A corrupt car dealer who abused his position as a salesman to fraudulently pocket more than £40,000 will be sentenced next month.
Day’s Motor Group sees revenue rise but pre-tax profit tumbles during ‘challenging’ 2024
Day’s Motor Group has signed off accounts for a ‘challenging’ 2024 which saw pre-tax profits tumble despite revenue rising.
Ford of Britain-owned TrustFord snaps up dealership from Islington Motor Group
TrustFord has announced the acquisition of a Ford dealership from Islington Motor Group in Trowbridge.
Omoda & Jaecoo achieve record UK market share as Ron Brooks announces third dealership
Omoda and Jaecoo have continued their growth in the UK by achieving their highest ever market share of 2.71% in July, with the Chinese brands set to open yet another new showroom in Nottinghamshire.
Family-run car dealer group Yeomans sees profit soar 30% in 2024 and pays huge dividend
Profit for the family-run car dealer group Yeomans soared in 2024 as turnover was boosted by new dealerships.
Bosses ‘extremely proud’ of Sinclair Motor Group despite profits being slashed in half
Bosses at the family-run Sinclair Motor Group say they are ‘extremely proud’ of the firm’s performance last year, despite profits being slashed in half.
