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China's BYD has appointed Maria Grazia Davino as its new regional managing director for Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Austria, and the Czech Republic, effective December 1.

European car manufacturing giant Stellantis has reported a significant downturn in sales for the July to September quarter, citing weakened demand in Europe and production delays as primary factors.

Insurance and warranty firm Opteven UK has appointed Neil Mobey and Emmanuel Pallot as its new heads of operations, each with distinct responsibilities to enhance the company’s service standards.

Electric vehicles have been around for a decade yet owners are driving around in circles when finding specialist technicians to fix their motors, according to Marc Russell, chief commercial officer of FixMyCar.

LSH Auto is set to welcome three Australian apprentices for a week-long cultural and career development experience.

Dealer tech provider Mad Devs has swiftly updated its iStoreDOCS platform to support dealer compliance in response to a recent Court of Appeal ruling on finance commissions.

The used car market in the UK is set to close 2024 on a high note, with strong demand and stabilising prices, according to Auto Trader’s Retail Price Index.

Most consumers remain committed to their car buying plans despite significant tax rises in the recent Budget.

Mercedes-Benz UK has reported strong growth under its agency model, with new car registrations up by 20% year-on-year and a 29% rise in the private retail channel.

Cumbrian AM100 car retailer Lloyd Motor Group has expanded its footprint in the North East with the acquisition of Stratstone Tyneside BMW & Mini.

Omoda is to enter the UK market in partnership with the RAC to offer a comprehensive roadside assistance package.

Vehicle remarketer BCA has launched a EV battery health grading service, making it the first in the uk remarketing sector to provide detailed battery health information to prospective electric vehicle (EV) buyers.

The motor finance industry is urgently calling for a pause on regulatory action and court cases over motor finance commission.

Suzuki is set to supply Toyota with a battery electric SUV from its Gujarat plant in India, with manufacturing scheduled to begin in spring 2025.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Budget represents a significant shift in fiscal policy, addressing the UK’s considerable funding gap with £40 billion in new tax rises alongside targeted spending cuts.