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Personal data theft from 400 garages leads to further convictions
An Information Commissioner’s Office probe of data theft from 400 garages has led to two further convictions. Christopher Munro, 37, of Knutsford, Cheshire, and William Chipoma, 35, of Enfield, London, were charged after investigations uncovered their involvement in the theft…
Franchised dealers expect Q1 used sales to grow more than new
Franchised dealers expect to see more Q1 growth in used car sales than they do in new, according to JudgeService’s Dealer Confidence Barometer. While 38% expect new car sales to be stronger, most think they will either be about the…
Discontinued Fords included in Autotrader fastest-selling rankings
Autotrader data reveals a strong market, driven by strong demand for affordable, reliable, and increasingly rare ‘middle-aged’ stock. The Tesla Model Y (electric, 3-5-years-old) holds the top spot, taking an average of just 16 days to sell but Ford dominates…
Hatchbacks named in profitability list
A new-entry hatchback took top spot in Dealer Auction’s Retail Margin Monitor sub-£10,000 retail bracket for the first time: the petrol Renault Clio. It was joined by other hatchbacks – the diesel BMW 1 Series in third and the petrol…
Geely becomes latest Chinese brand to use Motability sales channel
2576979863 Geely Auto has become the latest Chinese brand to use the Motability sales channel. Motability wants to expand the range of affordable, diverse vehicle options available to disabled drivers in 2026. Since 2024, the Motability Scheme has welcomed six…
Used van dealer found guilty of fraudulent trading
A used car and van trader has been sentenced after being found guilty of fraudulent trading, following an investigation by Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team. Grzegorz Seczkowski, 41, from Abingdon, who traded as GNA Car Sales, was found to…
Ray Chapman Motors celebrates opening of Chery dealership in York
Ray Chapman Motors has officially opened its Chery showroom in York, marking a significant milestone in the company’s 57-year history. The opening was attended by the Right Honourable, The Lord Mayor of York, Martin Rowley BEM. Located at 223 Malton…