Car retailers and the motor sector have welcomed the government’s decision to launch a consultation on the ZEV Mandate. The Mandate has come under attack for the past 12 months for failing to support the manufacture and sales of electric vehicles. The consultation will look at the phasing out sales of new petrol and diesel… Continue reading Dealers welcome consultation on ZEV Mandate
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Honda and Nissan hold merger talks
Honda and Nissan are reportedly in talks for a merger aimed at enhancing their competitiveness in the electric vehicle market. According to a report by the Japanese newspaper “Nikkei,” the two companies are planning to sign a memorandum of understanding aimed at exploring the establishment of a new holding company. This move is seen as… Continue reading Honda and Nissan hold merger talks
Arnold Clark buys Wingrove Motor Company
UK dealer giant Arnold Clark has bought Wingrove Motor Company for an undisclosed sum. Wingrove Motor Company Limited has been serving the needs of North East motorists since 1925, when the company was founded on the West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne. Wingrove has four centres in the North East, including showrooms in Silverlink, North Tyneside,… Continue reading Arnold Clark buys Wingrove Motor Company
LEGAL BLOG Motor finance, the Supreme Court ruling and dealers
Following on from the seismic changes brought on by the decision in Johnson v FirstRand Bank Ltd, Wrench v FirstRand Bank Ltd and Hopcraft v Close Brothers Ltd. [2024] EWCA Civ 1282, dealers and finance institutions have been holding their breath to see if the matter would proceed to the Supreme Court. In what appears… Continue reading LEGAL BLOG Motor finance, the Supreme Court ruling and dealers
GWM ORA rebrands UK dealers as GWM in early 2025
GWM ORA UK dealers will be rebranding showrooms to GWM as part of a restructuring of the brand and range extension. Globally, GWM has 5 model lines – ORA, Haval, Wey, Tank and Poer. Up until now ORA was the only line planned for sale in the UK. At the start of 2025 GWM UK… Continue reading GWM ORA rebrands UK dealers as GWM in early 2025
Evans Halshaw acquires Hyundai dealership
Evans Halshaw has acquired a Hyundai dealership from Sturgess Motor Group. The site opened today as ‘Evans Halshaw Hyundai Leicester’, selling new and used cars. Gary Armstrong, MD of Evans Halshaw, said: “We are delighted to expand our Hyundai network with a fourth store and look forward to welcoming colleagues to the business.” David Lucas,… Continue reading Evans Halshaw acquires Hyundai dealership
BLOG ZEV Mandate, motor finance and the year ahead for dealers
You don’t need a crystal ball to anticipate some of the pressures that will face UK dealers in 2025 – a challenging economic backdrop, continuing upwards cost pressures, particularly on staff costs, electrification with the ZEV Mandate targets being ratcheted up another notch, and manufacturers continuing to try to find ways to get cost out… Continue reading BLOG ZEV Mandate, motor finance and the year ahead for dealers
Cap hpi overhauls mileage checks for dealers
Cap hpi has overhauled its National Mileage Register (NMR) investigation process to provide a faster service to dealers. The service provides a detailed investigation when an HPI Check has identified a potential vehicle mileage issue. An NMR investigation uses data from over 20 industry sources to confirm a vehicle’s mileage history. Thanks to new investments… Continue reading Cap hpi overhauls mileage checks for dealers
WSG webinar series to help dealers tackle market challenges
Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) will launch a series of 20-30 minute webinars, featuring a panel of dealer guests and a host from WSG. Quattro Tech Cars, Romans of St Albans and Newtown Motors will feature in the first webinar. The aim of the webinars is to share insights, strategies and tips to support dealerships in… Continue reading WSG webinar series to help dealers tackle market challenges
INDICATA already live at a number of Birchwood Group dealers
Birchwood Group has onboarded the INDICATA used car pricing platform. INDICATA is live at Birchwood’s dealers in Eastbourne, Washington, Chichester and Hastings. Dave Young, Birchwood Group’s used car buyer, said: “INDICATA gives us the confidence to pay a few hundred pounds more to the customer to get the deal over the line. “They are happy… Continue reading INDICATA already live at a number of Birchwood Group dealers