Scotland
Blinded ex-footballer turned car dealer wins top honour
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.
Scottish court clears path for ‘dieselgate’ action against Nissan and Renault
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.
Scotland’s car sales boosted by EV surge despite overall decline
Scotland’s car sales took a hit in February, but a surge in demand for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) provided a bright spot in an otherwise subdued market, according to the Scottish Motor Trade Association (SMTA).