Omoda and Jaecoo has appointed Gary Lan as its chief executive to steer the direction of the business in the UK.
The former Redditch home of Arrow Motor Auctions has been put on the market for lease.
Renault is preparing to launch three new electric vans in the UK market from next year called the Estafette, Goelette and Trafic.
EMaC and Cap HPI have partnered together to help dealers identify mileage discrepancies as part of vehicle provenance checks.
Superminis like the Ford Fiesta helped the UK's used car market grow by 5.5% in 2024, according to the latest data from the SMMT.
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Millions of vehicles could soon fail their MOTs due to unresolved safety recalls, overwhelming workshops and causing frustration among customers scrambling for repairs.
The used car market in January saw a remarkable surge in the number of electric and hybrid vehicles available, with Motors reporting a record 17% of dealer stock made up of alternative fuel cars.
The FCA ramped up its crackdown on misleading financial promotions in 2024, forcing nearly 20,000 ads to be withdrawn or amended - almost double the 2023 figure.
Green NCAP has revealed its greenest vehicles with the Opel/Vauxhall Corsa Electric crowned best-performing full electric car and earning the highest overall score in 2024.
Skywell has appointed Bob Davies Car Sales and Auto Capital as the main dealers for South Wales and North London as the Chinese EV brand continues to grow its UK dealer network.
AI-driven vehicle transportation solutions start-up Jigcar has appointed James Griffin as its transport director.
Cash-strapped used car supermarket Big Motoring World is looking to free up capital by entering into a sale and leaseback agreement for its key facility in Peterborough.
Family-owned dealership WH Brand has been raided by thieves just a day after celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Significant pressure on new and used car margins due to the ongoing impact of the Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate has forced Vertu Motors to warn that full-year pre-tax profit will be substantially below market expectations.
Stellantis has confirmed the closure of its Vauxhall van-making factory in Luton, with production scheduled to finish in April.
Volkswagen is gearing up to unveil its future entry-level electric model, with an ambitious £17,000 price tag in March, with the production version set to debut in 2027.
Struggling Japanese carmaker Nissan has pulled out of merger talks with Honda, bringing an end to discussions that could have created the world’s third-largest car manufacturer.
A former car salesman has admitted to defrauding a Northwich Ford dealership out of more than £40,000 by channelling transactions through his personal bank account.
Online car retailer anycolourcar.com has been named the official Skywell franchise holder for Wakefield, Huddersfield, Sheffield, Rotherham, and Barnsley, marking a further step in the brand’s rollout in the UK.
Hendy Group has strengthened its operational board with the appointment of two new members and role changes for two others as part of a transition to a new regional operating model.
BMW Group UK celebrated outstanding performances at the Retailer of the Year 2025 awards with Grassicks claiming the prestigious Mini Retailer of the Year title.
The proportion of used hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs) stocked by dealers reached a new high in January, according to Motors’ Market View.
Used cars are selling at a record pace and prices are continuing to stabilise so far in 2025, according to the latest data from Auto Trader.
Lisa Coté has been appointed as vice president sales and sales operations at motor retail technology company iVendi.
Manor Park Classics has bought out Southampton-based Barons Classic Car Auctioneers for an undisclosed sum as part of its wider growth plans.
Santander Consumer Finance has appointed Steve Franklin as its new commercial director.
Volkswagen is putting an additional £1,000 incentive behind its electric vehicle range in February to boost sales ahead of the plate change in March.
The SMMT is calling for the Expensive Car Supplement to be scrapped for pricier EVs following a fourth month of decline in the new car market.
Car sales teams are focussing on transparent pricing and creating a personalised customer journey to set them up for success this year.
