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Farizon reveals flagship dealership at former Cazoo site in London
Electric van start-up Farizon has opened the first part of its flagship dealership on London’s North Circular Road.
Desira Group opens its third Nissan dealership, creating 15 jobs
East Anglia-based dealer group Desira is opening a third retail Nissan site, situated in Kings Lynn, Norfolk.
IMDA calls for grants on used EVs to support independent dealers
The Independent Motor Dealers Association has issued a strong response to the Government’s recent electric vehicle (EV) grant announcement – welcoming support for the new car sector, while raising serious concerns for the used EV market.
Tesla Model 3 is fastest-selling used car in July – Auto Trader
The Tesla Model 3 is currently the UK’s fastest selling used car between three and five years old, according to data from online sales platform Auto Trader.
Renault ‘embraces competition’ amid Chinese-made car onslaught
Renault has to ‘learn from the competition’ as it launches a succession of electric vehicles as a vast number of Chinese-made alternatives enter the market.
UK banks’ financial results in spotlight as lenders await critical motor finance court ruling
UK banks’ financial results will be in the spotlight this week as lenders await the outcome of a critical court judgment that could open the tap on car finance compensation payouts.
Vauxhall owner Stellantis reports €2.3bn loss from tariff impacts and market uncertainty
Global carmaker Stellantis, which owns the Peugeot, Citroen, Vauxhall, Opel, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Dodge, RAM, Chrysler, Abarth and Lancia brands, has reported a loss of €2.3 billion (£2.01bn/US $2.7bn) in the first six months of 2025.
Ford Kuga and Volvo XC90 prove most profitable used models for dealers in June
Trade-to-trade platform Dealer Auction has revealed that the Ford Kuga offered dealers the highest profit potential in the sub-£10,000 retail bracket in June.
Almost 40 per cent of car buyers would now consider an EV; charging costs remain an issue
New research following the announcement of the Government’s latest Electric Car Grant has shown that 38 per cent of car buyers would consider buying a new EV before the grant scheme ends in 2028, with 65 per cent of those aged under 35 saying they will bu...
Lookers Skoda employee who stole nearly £22,000 from customers is jailed
A sales advisor at a Lookers dealership who nearly £22,000 from her workplace to bankroll a luxury lifestyle beyond her means has been jailed.
Weekly Briefing: Why some car dealers are cursing complicated EV grant
In this week’s Car Dealer Briefing James Baggott rounds up the motor trade news you cannot afford to miss.
Car supermarket Fords of Winsford sets new sales record in first half of 2025
Fords of Winsford has clocked up record sales in the first half of 2025, beating all previous records dating back to its founding in 1959.
Leapmotor jumps government Electric Car Grant by slashing prices with own scheme
While uncertainty remains over whether Chinese-made cars will qualify for the government’s new Electric Car Grant (ECG), Leapmotor has decided to take matters into its own hands.
Inside GVE London: We meet the team behind the luxury supercar dealership
If you’ve ever idly scrolled through social media and are into cars, chances are you’ll have come across supercar dealer GVE London.
Motor trade legal experts Lawgistics expands business operations with new director
Motor trade legal experts Lawgistics is expanding its team with the appointment of a new operations and technology director.
Peugeot dealer network mobilised to help fix Citroens with faulty airbags
Car manufacturer Stellantis has mobilised its Peugeot dealers to help fix vehicles from sister brands Citroen and DS with problem airbags.
