Chinese car manufacturer Xpeng has formalised its strategic partnership with International Motors as its official distributor in the UK, charged with ensuring that its EV range will receive dedicated support from import to aftersales.
The used EV market is showing signs of decline, according to recent data from Marketcheck, with sales slipping while petrol vehicle sales achieved a yearly peak.
The High Court has ruled against Mercedes-Benz in the ongoing 'dieselgate' legal action, rejecting the manufacturer's argument that the decision of the German regulator, Kraftfahrt-Bundesamt (KBA), should prevent related claims in the UK.
Iconic British brand Morgan is expanding its presence by partnering with high-performance sports car retailer Woodcote & Copse, to open the new Morgan Silverstone dealership at the Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire.
Jaguar has offered a first look at its all-electric future with images of a camouflaged all-electric 4 door GT prototype set to lead the brand’s ambitions as a luxury EV carmaker.
Omoda, Jaecoo partner with Thatcham to boost insurability, ease of repair
Volkswagen Group UK has named Damien O’Sullivan as its new managing director from December.
Jaguar will unveil its much-anticipated concept in Miami in December which will mark the start of its strategic transformation into an ultra-luxury brand.
Dublin-based commercial vehicle distributor Harris Group has charged Andrew Lawson with leading lead the company's growth initiatives and overseeing its UK dealer network.
Stellantis has released more details about its rollout of China’s Leapmotor brand in the UK and is planning a network of up to 50 retail sites by the end of 2024.
Renault has teamed up with Octopus Energy to offer customers a year’s worth of free charging and access to Octupus low cost tariffs
Luxury brand McLaren Automotive has appointed Matthew Boguradzki as its new regional director for Europe, the Middle East, India, and Africa (EMEIA).
Bentley is postponing its transition to an all-electric lineup by five years to 2035 due to limited demand from its well-heeled client base.
Nissan has announced it will lay off 9,000 employees worldwide and cut global production by 20% as it faces declining sales in key markets such as China and the US.
Chinese newcomer brands Omoda and Jaecoo have recorded sales of over two million vehicles from January to October 2024, with overseas exports reaching 941,275 vehicles, an increase of 23.8%.
Manufacturers struggled to hit October new car sales as they scrambled to comply with the recent Court of Appeal ruling on the duty of car finance providers to disclose detailed commission arrangements and secure clear consent from the car buyer, according to industry insiders.
October marks the third consecutive month that electric vehicle (EV) sales have hit the 20% mark and places the car industry well above the 2024 targets set by the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicles (ZEV) mandate, according to New AutoMotive.
Fewer than four in ten (38.8%) of new car registrations were made by private buyers so far this year despite a widening choice of over 125 battery electric models - up 38% from last year - according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) latest monthly figure
The last Jaguar F-Pace SUV has rolled off Castle Bromwich production lines in a move by the iconic British car maker to halt making any new vehicles in the UK until the debut of its next-generation model in 2026.
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.
