Best February for New Car Sales in 22 Years. But the EV Target Is Still a Problem.
The UK new car market posted its strongest February since 2004, with 90,100 registrations and private buyers leading the charge. The celebrations were short lived. The industry's EV compliance gap just got louder.
BMW Begin Using Humanoid Robots in Leipzig Factory
Following a successful US trial, BMW is bringing AI-powered humanoid robots to its Leipzig production line, to see if they can match actual human workers.
Escort RSs and Sierra Cosworths headline £1m Ford sale at Practical Classics show
From an RS500 Cosworth to a near-delivery-mile Fiesta, Iconic Auctioneers’ latest sale shows how an ordinary Ford can turn into a serious collector's car.
BYD's Nine Minute Charge Is Coming to the UK. This Changes Everything.
The world's biggest EV seller just unveiled charging stations that can take a battery from nearly flat to full in the time it takes to drink a coffee. And 300 of them are heading to Britain this year.
New car registrations enjoy best February in 22 years – but ZEV mandate fears return
New car registrations in February were the best for over 20 years new data shows, but once again calls have been made to review the ZEV mandate.
Former Cazoo and Motors chief Phill Jones takes over vehicle movement specialist Engineius
Former Motors and Cazoo boss Phill Jones has been confirmed as the new CEO of vehicle movement specialist, Engineius.
Dubai firm DxB Auto Investments buys Harwoods' JLR and BMW operations in UK expansion
Dubai-based DxB Auto Investments has entered the UK motor trade with the acquisition of a significant portion of the Harwoods Group’s automotive division.
South East Water fined £22m; More British jets to Middle East; Cupra revises Born EV
Watchdog to fine South East Water £22m over water supply failures
Weekly Briefing: High Court hears there was ANOTHER bidder for Big Motoring World
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place.
Used electric cars flew off dealer forecourts in February as buyers chased lower prices
EVs accounted for the majority of the fastest-selling used cars in February, new data seen exclusively by Car Dealer shows.
Hendy Honda salesman defrauds company of more than £13,000 to fund gambling habit
A car salesman from Portsmouth has avoided jail after defrauding his employer of more than £13,000 to pay for his gambling addiction.
Used car bosses sentenced after trading standards investigation found ‘systemic misconduct’
Two used car dealership owners in the North West of England have been sentenced following a trading standards investigation by Warrington Borough Council.
CMA rubber stamps BCA’s takeover of rival car auction Aston Barclay
BCA has been cleared by the Competition and Markets Authority to complete its deal to buy Aston Barclay.
KGM Motors expands network north of the border with Dicksons of Inverness
Korean carmaker KGM Motors has welcome another car dealer to its growing network.
New MG concept to preview Renault 5 rival
Expected to be badged MG 2, the new EV will slot below the new MG 4 Urban in a growing line-up
