Kia has adjusted its long-term global sales strategy, reducing its 2030 EV forecast by 340,000 units, in a shift that underscores the rising demand for hybrids
Dealers have welcomed a major policy update confirming that the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vans will be allowed until 2035, providing much-needed breathing room for commercial vehicle retailers amid slower-than-expected electric van uptake.
TrustFord has officially opened its new Transit Centre in Carlisle, marking a significant investment in the region and further strengthening its UK-wide commercial vehicle network.
Warranty and insurance specialist Assurant has appointed Sam Michel as business development manager for its UK automotive division.
Holden Volvo Kings Lynn has officially opened the doors to its brand new retail centre, completing the relocation from its Downham Road premises – formerly known as Hylton Gott.
Targeted digital marketing campaigns focused on safety recalls have delivered over £1.2 million in aftersales revenue across 19 UK sites
Vertu Motors has named Richard Rhodes as the new general manager for its Toyota dealerships in Rotherham and Worksop following Vertu’s acquisition of Burrows Motor Company in October
With the imposition of 25% tariffs on US car imports, data from Jato Dynamics highlights the exposure of various carmakers to the new trade policy.
GTG Training Group and MG Motor UK have entered into a long-term partnership with the opening of a MG training centre in Glasgow, aimed at providing technicians with skills, qualifications, and hands-on experience.
BYD has shattered its UK sales record, selling an impressive 9,271 cars in the first quarter of 2025.
Green IP is to partner with automotive technology business Keyloop which will see 11 members of staff transfer to the Poole-based telecoms provider.
Ian McMahon has been named as the new head of automotive at Cooper Parry (CP) - auditor for the AM Awards – signalling a major step forward in the firm’s national sector strategy.
Hendy Automotive has continued to build up its leadership team, with its latest hire being Lookers' former finance director.
A sophisticated criminal operation involving the theft, dismantling, and export of high-end vehicles has been brought to a halt, with five men sentenced for their roles in the unlawful enterprise
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Intelligent Motoring’s flagship brand MotorEasy has joined forces with This is Money, the Daily Mail Group’s personal finance website to launch a fully white-labelled Motoring Club for its 3.5 million-strong monthly users.
Family-owned AM100 retail group Swansway Motor Group is expanding the footprint of its Motor Match used car centres with the acquisition of a long-vacant site in Stoke-on-Trent.
Nominations are open for Cox Automotive’s prestigious Barbara Cox “Woman of the Year” Award 2025, honouring inspirational women in European automotive.
Automotive data provider UK Vehicle Data has officially rebranded as Vehicle Data Global, marking a step into international markets and global capabilities.
The Supreme Court now faces the complex task of weighing consumer protection against the operational realities of the motor retail industry
The Ben Ball is moving to London's prestigious Park Lane for 2025.
Family-owned Shropshire dealership group Furrows is moving to employee ownership.
The 2030 phase-out date for new petrol and diesel cars has been officially reinstated and full and plug-in hybrid vehicles can be sold until 2035 as part of a new package of government reforms and funding
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is pausing vehicle shipments to the United States following the introduction of a new 25% tariff on car imports.
The UK's motor finance industry must wait until the summer to hear whether the Supreme Court will overturn the notion that lenders and their partner car dealerships have been unfair with their customers because of the finance commission paid to dealers.
China has announced it will impose a 34% tariff on US goods starting April 10, deepening the rift in an escalating trade war with Washington.
The UK automotive retail sector has reported a return to growth in March, its most critical month of the year, raising questions over whether this signals the beginning of a long-term recovery – or simply a temporary reprieve
Abu Dabi investors CYVN Holdings, who already back British luxury car start-up Forseven and China's EV firm NIO, have completed the acquisition of supercar firm McLaren Automotive and promise to secure its future.
The new car market saw a significant surge in March, with registrations rising 12.4% to 357,103 units, according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
With tighter sustainability regulations and rising costs, the auto retail industry is at a turning point. Sinclair Group’s investment in solar is helping to drive the use of renewables - will your dealership keep up?
