Industry
Tumbling EV prices saw demand for EVs up 31% in May says new data
Electric car prices took a tumble in May and that's resulted in increased demand on Auto Trader's website, according to its latest data.
Vauxhall confirms new managing director as Steve Catlin replaces James Taylor
Steve Catlin has been appointed the new managing director of Vauxhall. Catlin has worked in many senior roles within the automotive industry but started
2026 Toyota RAV4 goes all-hybrid: New models, more power and bold design
The RAV4 roster will include plug-in hybrid and performance GR-Sport models as Toyota looks to expand sales of its No. 1 selling vehicle.
2026 Toyota bZ review: Major upgrades make it a serious EV contender
The automaker listened to critics and, for starters, took '4X' out of the name. Then Toyota increased range and power and more.
It’s Official: The Toyota GR Corolla Will Be Built In Britain
The big sibling to the GR Yaris will be built alongside the regular Corolla in Derbyshire, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it’ll be sold here
Waylands sees profits soar and record car sales but agency dents revenue
Dealer group Waylands turned in a 24.2% improvement in pre-tax profit last year, despite agency sales denting revenue.
Used car dealer celebrates special anniversary after 20 years in business as a ‘one-man band’
A used car dealer has been toasting a very special anniversary after marking 20 years in business.
Motorpoint and family-run Sandicliffe named among UK’s best big companies to work for
Two car dealers have been named among the best big companies to work for in a special list compiled by The Times.
Weekly Briefing: Why did Auto Trader shares drop after £375m annual profit revealed?
In this week’s Car Dealer Briefing James Baggott rounds up the motor trade news you cannot afford to miss.
Lookers confirms decision to close Manchester head office after 50 years in city
Lookers is set to close its head office in Altrincham ‘imminently’ after more than 50 years in Manchester.
Hippo Motor Group continues to scale up operations with new showroom in Peterborough
Hippo Motor Group has opened a new site in Peterborough as part of plans to continue expanding its retail footprint.
Porsche dealers told to ‘immediately remove’ select electric Taycan models from sale
Porsche dealers have been told to halt the sale of selection of used Taycan models.
Lloyd Motor Group acquires Telford Skoda car dealership in Carlisle
Lloyd Motor Group has announced the acquisition of Telford Skoda, based in Carlisle.
Meet the pensioner who refuses to slow down as he collects latest high performance BMW
A Hampshire pensioner is showing no signs of slowing down after collecting his latest high performance car from a Snows BMW dealership.
Toyota Tundra recall: Is Toyota’s most expensive truck reliable or plagued with issues?
Models of the Toyota Tundra are being recalled. The Tundra nameplate has history of longevity, reliability but recent model years are changing the narrative.
Nissan recalls over 79,000 newer vehicles. See impacted models.
Nissan issued a recall for certain newer models over an issue with the vehicles' center console display.
