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Trade demand for alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) continues to grow steadily, with Dealer Auction’s latest EV Performance Review (EVPR) reporting a 13% increase in vehicles sold during September.

The sale of a Lincoln motor trade complex will see family-run Sandicliffe extend its East Midlands dealership footprint, complementing its existing locations in Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.

Nissan is to use the UK as the launch pad for on-board bi-directional charging starting in 2026 as part of the car maker’s Ambition 2030 environmental goals.

Lexus is launching a comprehensive warranty package to cover vehicles for up to 10 years or 100,000 miles on all its models, whether new, nearly new, or pre-owned.

The used car market remained resilient in early October, with average values falling by just -0.5% in the first 10 days, according to the latest data from Cap HPI.

The European Union has made a decisive move to implement tariffs of up to 45% on electric vehicles (EVs) manufactured in China.

Steer Automotive Group has bought LCV repair specialist Carcomm Coachworks.

Autofinity is helping manufacturers and dealers achieve better margins by boosting ratings on classified websites, ensuring that vehicles are more accurately described, leading to higher residual values.

The Kia Sportage, the brand’s flagship model, was the best-selling vehicle in the UK across all brands in September, with 7,482 units sold, according to official figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Manufacturers are set to spend at least £2 billion on discounting electric vehicles (EV) this year in a desperate attempt to stimulate demand, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

2024 is shaping up to be a record-breaking year for Kia. AM met with Paul Philpott, president and CEO of Kia UK to discuss what are the key goals for the brand and how it plans to further solidify its position in the UK market.

Aston Martin is opening several new dealerships across the UK in a bid to help enhance customer engagement and provide personalised service.

The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) is warning that the current health of the used car market could rapidly deteriorate in the last quarter of 2024, due to several emerging issues.

Manheim Auction Services is set to launch its new fortnightly sales programme at its Gloucester super centre on October 24.

Dealers that fail to cleanse their databases are leaving money on the table, missing out on low-hanging fruit that could be easily captured with more accurate customer records, according to data expert ADS.