A Ford dealer in Kent is asking for planning permission to expand his business but says the actual work won't go ahead until the economic climate is more positive.
Shareholders in Lookers voted on the 130p per share takeover offer by Global Auto Holdings this week and a huge majority gave it their backing.
Volkswagen Group is planning to ditch its Seat and ID car brands, possibly this decade, as it refocuses consumers on its more popular nameplates VW Golf, Golf GTI and Tiguan.
The UK's network of Polestar car showrooms is set to expand before the year-end, as the electric car manufacturer works on doubling the sales volume it achieved last year.
Data for the August new car market shows that Tesla was the ninth most in-demand car brand, ahead of the likes of Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, MG Motor and Volvo.
Its takeover of C&C Vehicle Services has led Steer Automotive Group to launch a new division focused on the repair of vans, trucks and other commercial vehicles.
Mark Bridgland, who recently left the managing director's post at Group 1 Automotive UK after 10 years with the motor retailer, has joined truck and bus firm Scania.
Greenacre Honda dealerships in Blackburn and Clitheroe have been bought by Marshall Motor Group
Peter Vardy Group expands with Aberdeen acquisition of a MG car franchise from Gillanders
Eden Vauxhall in Branksome, Poole, has been bought by Hendy Group which aims to grow its links with Stellantis brands.
Arden BMW and Mini has been taken over by US-based Lithia And Driveway, owner of Jardine Motors Group
Volkswagen UK's sales director James Douglas has left the carmaker to take on a new role in the leasing sector.
An administration assistant who set up a fake client account and embezzled £1.5 million out of her employer, a scrap yard which processed old cars and other metals, is facing a jail sentence.
Join Gary Banks and Matthew Patchett to dissect the key findings of Reputation's 2023 Automotive Reputation report.
Now that the UK's finance and insurance regulator has its new regime in place, listen to our panel of industry experts discuss what compliance now means in practice, why all parties in the industry need to embrace this, and whether the ethos of ensuring good customer outcomes will help motor retailers maintain a sustainable business for the long term, with satisfied customers who come back again and again.
