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Budget SUVs made car dealers strong money in May while BMW was most profitable brand
Budget SUVs gave strong profits to used cars dealers in May, while BMW was the car brand that made dealers the most cash.
Renault boss Luca de Meo quits automotive industry to become boss of Gucci owner
Renault Group boss Luca de Meo is to step down from his position amid speculation he is set to take control of fashion giant Gucci.
Peugeot boss says Chinese brands are making ‘everybody up their game’ as she welcomes competition
The increasing presence of Chinese car manufacturers in the UK is causing established brands to ‘up their game’.
Eden Motor Group boss Graeme Potts appointed IMI chair in ‘huge moment’ for industry
Eden Motor Group has welcomed a ‘huge moment for the entire automotive sector’ after founder Graeme Potts was appointed to lead the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).
GWM opens three new showrooms as Chinese brand ramps up UK dealer network
Chinese brand GWM has added to its ever-growing UK dealer network with the opening of three new sites.
Renault CEO Luca de Meo Suddenly Resigns
Renault boss Luca de Meo is leaving after years to pursue a new job outside the automotive sector. Reports indicate he'll become the new CEO of Kering.
BREAKING: Renault Group boss Luca de Meo steps down
French firm starts hunt for new CEO after shock departure of de Meo after five years
Donnelly Group directors ‘happy’ with 2024 results ahead of busy 12 months of expansion
Northern Ireland-based Donnelly Group saw a small dip in pre-tax profit last year, despite turnover jumping.
Weekly Briefing: Motorpoint back in profit, more Chinese cars arrive and Pod Point sold
In this week’s Car Dealer Briefing James Baggott rounds up the motor trade news you cannot afford to miss.
Government pledges 100,000 new on-street EV chargers through £381m package
Ministers have pledged some 100,000 street-side electric vehicle charging will be installed across England as a result of a £381m funding package.
Budget SUVs made used car dealers strong money in May while BMW was most profitable brand
Budget SUVs gave strong profits to used cars dealers in May, while BMW was the car brand that made dealers the most cash.
Ancaster Group expands Nissan representation with new Surrey dealership
Dealer group Ancaster is expanding its Nissan partnership with a new showroom in Surrey.
Democrats Who Want To Welcome Elon Musk Back Are Terribly Weak People, Says Dan O'Dowd
Rep. Ro Khanna suggested Democrats should welcome Musk back, but Dan O'Dowd, founder of the safety group the Dawn Project, couldn't disagree more.
Before Henry Ford: The forgotten Detroit pioneer who drove the first gas-powered car
Henry Ford's Quadricycle was notable in its own right, but Charles Brady King drove his own horseless carriage through the Motor City first.
Mitsubishi recalls nearly 200,000 SUVs. See impacted vehicles.
Mitsubishi believes there may be 198,940 impacted vehicles, including the 2022 to 2024 Outlander and the 2023 to 2025 Outlander PHEV.
Used car supermarket Motorpoint back in the black after turning £4.1m pre-tax profit
Motorpoint is back in the black after swinging into profit last year, latest accounts show.