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Dealership investment opportunities are the ‘most attractive’ in a decade
Dealership investment opportunities are the “most attractive” they have been in over a decade. That’s the view of property specialist Savills in its Market Commentary, Automotive Outlook & Trends 2026. Savills said that the value of transactions in 2025 had…
Thatcham Research on critical skills shortage
The UK’s vehicle repair and salvage sector is facing a critical skills shortage, according to Thatcham Research. This critical skills shortage is driving up insurance costs, extending collision repair times and undermining consumer confidence. Dean Lander, head of repair sector…
ZEV Mandate is ‘biggest risk’ to UK used car market
The zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate is set to continue as the UK’s “biggest risk” to future EV residual values. That the view of Indicata from its latest Market Watch used car insights report. Indicata believes the UK regulatory framework —…
BYD becomes an Official Partner of Manchester City Football Club
BYD is the Official Automotive Partner of Manchester City Football Club. As well as supplying BYD and DENZA cars and other vehicles to Manchester City, BYD Group will bring its new-energy expertise through vehicle charging and energy-storage batteries at City…
Motus Group CEO Rob Truscott to retire in July succeeded by Matt Lawrenson
Rob Truscott, CEO at Motus Group (UK) for the past eight years, has announced his retirement on 31 July this year. Motus Group (UK) owns Pentagon Motor Group, which is headed up by CEO Tom Carney. It is also a…
Used van market sees values rise as buyers steer clear of buying new
The used van sector got off to a strong start in 2026 with values rising to a near two-year high. LCVs averaged £8,569 across the board in January 2026 at BCA, a rise of 6.7% compared to December 2025 and…
Dealers line up for Commercial Vehicle Show and MT Commercial Industry Awards in April
The Commercial Vehicle Show returns to the NEC Birmingham from 21–23 April 2026, marking its largest and most ambitious edition to date. Welcoming 320 exhibitors, and with the new Bus & Coach Expo for the first time, as well as…