Manor Park Classics has bought out Southampton-based Barons Classic Car Auctioneers for an undisclosed sum as part of its wider growth plans.
The SMMT is calling for the Expensive Car Supplement to be scrapped for pricier EVs following a fourth month of decline in the new car market.
Car sales teams are focussing on transparent pricing and creating a personalised customer journey to set them up for success this year.
The group of MPs has said there is “still something seriously wrong with the FCA” as part of a new report slamming the regulator.
Analysis of retail data by Cap HPI shows that used BEVs at three years old are selling faster than used petrol vehicles of the same age.
Used car buyer confidence is at its lowest level for six months, according to new research from Startline Motor Finance.
Cap HPI is urging the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to help create a new ethical charter with its members around connected car data.
The Honda Jass has topped the list of the most reliable used cars for 2024, according to data from Warranty Solutions Group (WSG).
Used car price parity is proving to be crucial in boosting dealer confidence in the battery electric vehicle (BEV) market, according to the latest Indicata Market Watch report.
The UK’s new car market has entered 2025 on a high note, according to new data from Auto Trader.
Nearly half of car buyers expect to make a purchase before the end of 2025, while most prefer to sell their existing car to a dealer and are willing to travel.
China has become the sixth largest country of origin for new vehicles registered in Europe, according to the latest data from JATO Dynamics.
UK factories produced 779,584 cars and 125,649 commercial vehicles in 2024, according to new figures published by the SMMT.
Affordable high-tech Chinese electric car brands are winning over younger UK consumers, according to the latest Auto Trader research.
The Chancellor has announced a £65 million boost for on-street charging, while reports suggest help could be on the way for private electric vehicle (EV) buyers.
A Porsche-owned consultancy, believes the transition to digital sales models is “irreversible”, but offers a chance to rethink the entire car buying journey.
Almost two-thirds of dealers (62%) say an improved economy would provide the biggest boost for used car sales in 2025, new research indicates.
The UK’s used car market has seen the joint fourth strongest performance on record, according to the latest data from Cap HPI.
More than a third (36%) of drivers admit they haven’t checked whether their car has been involved in a previous accident.
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has noted an increasing number of garages looking at the prospect of closure due to a lack of succession planning.
