Fires involving electric cars have surged by 77% in just two years, highlighting mounting safety concerns over the lithium-ion batteries.
Kia UK has revealed the locations and commercial vehicle partners for its new Purpose-Built Vehicle (PBV) Centres, marking a major milestone in the brand’s entry into the UK’s light commercial vehicle market.
Volvo is to reduce its global workforce by approximately 3,000 positions, as part of an SEK 18 billion (£1.39 billion) cost-saving initiative designed to future-proof the business.
Former Ayr United footballer John McTier, who was forced to abandon his promising sporting career after a violent attack left him blind in one eye, has been named Best Independent Motor Dealer at the 2025 Scottish Business Awards.
A Peterborough used car dealer has been jailed for eight months following repeated breaches of a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) intended to safeguard consumers.
Lamborghini veteran Davide Sfrecola is to head Lamborghini UK
Labour is mulling a review or potentially abolishing the Expensive Car Supplement (ECS) - the so-called "Tesla tax"
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has appointed Shanika Amarasekara MBE as its new director general, succeeding Stephen Haddrill, who retires at the end of July.
Hinckley-based independent car supermarkets V12 Sports and Classics has partnered with Tracker Network UK to offer stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) technology across its used car and van inventory.
The new car market is enjoying a buoyant May, with Auto Trader reporting a 3% month-on-month increase in visits to its new car platform and a 14% rise year-on-year.
AM100 dealership group Drive Motor Retail has been named 2025 Bodyshop Group of the Year
Arbury Motor Group has appointed Martin Dobson as its new finance director, to help steer the company’s ongoing transformation and strategic growth.
The owner of a AM100 dealership group is set to acquire Johnsons Cars to create one of the UK’s top ten automotive retail giants.
Marshall Motor Group has partnered with Omoda and Jaecoo to open a dedicated Nottingham showroom this summer.
The UK’s wholesale used vehicle market maintained steady performance in May, according to NAMA, with conversion rates dipping slightly amid seasonal pressures.
BYD has overtaken Tesla as Europe’s top-selling EV brand for the first time, marking a major shift in the region’s electric vehicle market, JATO reports.
Two Evans Halshaw Ford dealerships have been awarded the Ford President’s Award, recognising their commitment to customer service throughout 2024.
Letchworth Autoways is the UK’s first dealer to showcase Renault's new ‘R Store’ identity, leading the way for the brand’s national rollout.
Toyota has revealed the sixth-gen RAV4, featuring a PHEV with improved electric range, more power, and quicker charging than the outgoing model.
Arnold Clark's GTG Training has celebrated the success of 80 apprentices at a graduation ceremony hosted at its Glasgow centre.
The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has outlined a series of strategic developments at its 2025 Annual General Meeting, including a rebrand.
Independent car safety authority, Euro NCAP, has issued a warning over the growing trend of heavier, bulkier vehicles - highlighting the impact that so-called "car bloat" may have on road safety.
AA data shows peak EV charging costs are down, but the benefit has been offset by new road tax charges now applied to all electric vehicle owners.
VW remains the most-configured brand on Carwow in 2025 to date, accounting for 8.9% of all vehicle configurations on the platform.
Elon Musk has confirmed his intention to continue leading Tesla for at least the next five years.
Nissan has confirmed that the all-new Micra will officially go on sale across Europe in late 2025
A group legal action against Nissan and Renault over alleged diesel emissions manipulation has been given the green light by Scotland’s Inner House, despite efforts by the car makers to block the case.
AutoBI, the specialist provider of business intelligence tools for car retailers, has launched its new PriceTrack comparison tool.
Holden Group has launched its new website, completing plans it put in place as part of a strategic review last year.
Used BEV sales hit a new high in early May, with demand continuing to strengthen and prices showing signs of rare stability, according to Indicata.
