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Used electric vehicle (EV) prices rose by 3% in July, overtaking hybrids for the first time since February, according to the latest Market View from Motors.

Arnold Clark is pushing ahead with significant brand investments across the UK, unveiling a refurbished BMW and Mini showroom and opening new GWM locations.

Peugeot UK has honoured the standout performers from its retail network at the 2025 Guild of Gold Lion Awards, held at the Saatchi Gallery in London.

UK garages are facing mounting pressures from soaring overheads and a shortage of qualified technicians, according to a new survey from Fleet Assist.

Two salespeople who suffered racial discrimination while working at the Stellantis&You dealer group have been awarded thousands of pounds in damages.

New recruitment and skills support schemes for independent garages have been launched by oil firm Castrol, its UK distributor The Race Group in partnership with the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has welcomed the Government's Electric Car Grant but has concerns about the "lack of clarity".

The Institute of the Motor Industry has paid tribute to Richard Hutchins, its skills competitions manager, who has died.

High value clients of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars and its dealer partners are being assured of the ultimate luxury experience this week on the French Riviera.

Halliwell Jones and Lloyd Motor Group are investing to ensure North of England motorists have better access to the specialist 4x4 car brand Ineos Automotive.

An investment business focused on global mobility, automotive software-as-a-service, and fintech is now the focus for Peter Vardy, after he sold most of his dealerships last year.

AM100 dealer group HR Owen has announced a new strategic partner for its aftersales operations, Steer Automotive Group.

Geely Auto UK, the national sales company for China's Geely, has appointed a dealer development director as it plans to begin car sales in the UK.

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Marshall Motor Group has expanded in Reading with an acquisition of a Seat and Cupra dealership from Citygate following a strategic review of representation.

Falling sales and profits will lead Tesla to redouble efforts to provide a cheaper electric car for buyers, the car brand said this week.

AM100 dealer group Mon Motors has recruited a highly experienced motor retailer into the role of group operations director.

A long-serving Volkswagen dealer partner has increased its portfolio with the brand following its takeover of an award-winning business from Marshall Motor Group.

MG Motor UK stepped in with its own £1,500 discount after electric car orders under £37,000 stalled following confusion over the new Electric Car Grant.

Group 1's UK business saw a 94% turnover increase and more than doubled its gross profit in the first half of 2025, according to the company's latest results.

UK car production dropped by 11.9% in H1 amid global uncertainty, but rising EV output and improving export outlook offer hope for recovery next year.

Toyota has topped the automotive rankings for customer service and trust, according to the latest July UK Customer Satisfaction Index (UKCSI).

The new and used retail car market is expected to reach a six year peak of 9.75 million units this year, according to Auto Trader.

Indicata’s own analysis estimates that the ECG will support between 5.8% and 14.1% of annual EV sales, so will only have a “modest impact” on the market.

Family-run Chorley Group has exposed its brand to over one million people as part of an inventive collaboration with social media stars SpudBros.

Ben is highlighting to automotive industry professionals that they can apply for financial support to help over the summer holidays.

Chinese OEMs doubled their market share and outsold brands like Ford across the first half of the year, according to the latest data from Jato Dynamics.

Alfa Romeo is the first non-Chinese car brand to jump ahead of the Electric Car Grant to start marketing EV discounts to its customers to boost retail sales.

Registrations are now open for the UK’s leading motor retail show Automotive Management Live, which is back at the NEC on November 12.

Employee car ownership schemes (ECOS) widely used by OEMs and car dealerships are set to start incurring company car tax from autumn 2026 under new laws drafted by HM Revenue & Customs.