UK factories produced 779,584 cars and 125,649 commercial vehicles in 2024, according to new figures published by the SMMT.
Affordable high-tech Chinese electric car brands are winning over younger UK consumers, according to the latest Auto Trader research.
The Chancellor has announced a £65 million boost for on-street charging, while reports suggest help could be on the way for private electric vehicle (EV) buyers.
Motorpoint Swansea will celebrate its fifth birthday on January 31 and the business has sold near 14,000 used cars since it opened in 2020.
A Porsche-owned consultancy, believes the transition to digital sales models is “irreversible”, but offers a chance to rethink the entire car buying journey.
FOW Car Supermarket has acquired 2.4 acres of land for an undisclosed sum ahead of its plans to expand at its Trafford location in Manchester.
The Renault 5 E-Tech Electric is now available for purchase with an on-the-road price starting at £22,995.
Group 1 has posted a 36.6% boost in gross profit performance across its UK business over the last 12 months to £451 million.
Almost two-thirds of dealers (62%) say an improved economy would provide the biggest boost for used car sales in 2025, new research indicates.
The UK’s used car market has seen the joint fourth strongest performance on record, according to the latest data from Cap HPI.
Family-owned West Riding Group has acquired Bolton Car Centre for an undisclosed sum as part of its strategic growth plans.
Ministers are drafting plans to subsidise electric vehicle (EV) purchases by guaranteeing consumer loans in a bid to accelerate sales that remain below official targets, according to the Financial Times.
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More than a third (36%) of drivers admit they haven’t checked whether their car has been involved in a previous accident.
Automotive Management’s AM Awards is a strategic opportunity to gain recognition, enhance brand credibility, and engage with industry leaders.
Carwow has launched a subscription payment model for dealer partners that retail used cars through its platform.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has noted an increasing number of garages looking at the prospect of closure due to a lack of succession planning.
Car manufacturers supported the UK’s electric vehicle market with £2.4 billion of tactical incentives last year, up by almost 150% year-on-year.
Tesla is taking legal action against the European Union (EU) over tariffs imposed on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs), despite being granted the lowest rate among car manufactures importing into the region.
Fraudsters who removed the equivalent of four round trips to the moon in mileage from vehicle odometers have been sentenced following a major investigation by Kent Trading Standards.
Fiat has unveiled the new Grande Panda, a compact SUV with hybrid and electric powertrain options.
James Walker has been appointed to the new position of VP banking alliances at iVendi as the company increases its partnerships with motor finance companies and banks.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is taking automotive luxury to new heights with a £65 million investment in its bespoke paint operations, allowing clients to customise their vehicles with colours as unique and extravagant as their lifestyles.
GSF Car Parts will host three aftermarket trade and conference shows throughout 2025.
Global Auto Holdings Limited (GAHL) has appointed Alex Smith as its new chair as part of its wider European expansion plans.
Tesla has refreshed its UK volume seller Model Y and first deliveries are expected to reach UK customers in early spring.
Vertu Motors has renewed its partnership with online aftersales booking platform SecretService (powered by BookMyGarage).
The UK’s wholesale car market has performed strongly in January with promising signs in retail demand and search activity too, according to NAMA.
Used car supermarket HPL has unveiled its fourth store in Stockport, marking a major milestone in the company’s 33-year history.
