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Motor Trader finance award winner Carmoola is fastest growing company in sector
Carmoola, winner of the Motor Trader Finance Provider of the Year at the Independent Dealer Awards 2026, has been ranked first in the finance category and the fifth overall in the Growth Index 2026, an annual ranking of the UK’s…
Dealers warned of prolonged shortage of nearly-new cars
Britain’s used car market is facing a prolonged shortage of one-to-three-year-old vehicles, warns Solera cap hpi. Historic registration data, Department for Transport attrition modelling, and Solera cap hpi’s new car registration projections show the most pressure will be felt in…
NFDA said partial suspension of redress scheme was essential ‘operational pause’ for dealers
The National Franchised Dealers Association said the partial suspension of the motor finance redress scheme was essential for dealers. The Upper Tribunal introduced the measure while it looked at the legal challenges to the scheme coming from four parties. The…
BVRLA Road to Zero Report warns of low demand for electric vans
Demand for electric vans continues to lag “far behind” the levels required to meet the ZEV Mandate. That’s the finding of the BVRLA’s latest annual Road to Zero Report, which said a raft of negative factors were playing against electric…
FCA motor finance redress scheme partially suspended
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) said today the Upper Tribunal had partially suspended part of its motor finance redress scheme In the statement it said the Upper Tribunal has confirmed it will hear the legal challenges to its motor finance…
Motor Trader Golf Day 2026 Winners revealed
Over 90 players enjoyed a fantastic day on the famous Brabazon course, and a BBQ sponsored by Aviloo, at the 2026 Motor Trader Golf Day on 30 June. The 2026 Motor Trader Cup was won by team MH10 Global –…
Waylands represents Chinese EV brand Aion in Cardiff
Waylands Automotive has signed up with Chinese EV carmaker Aion to represent the brand in Cardiff. Aion, part of the GAC group, is a recent entrant to the UK market intent on delivering a “new standard” for electric vehicle ownership.…