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Mercedes-Benz commercial dealer Mertrux takes on KGM franchise in Derby

Mercedes-Benz and FUSO commercial vehicle dealer Mertrux has taken on the KGM franchise in Derby. Mertrux, which has dealerships in Derby, Nottingham, Leicester and Mansfield, brings more than 50 years of industry experience to the brand. Andrew Kerrane, dealer principal…

Number of under 19s entering automotive apprenticeships in decline

The Automotive Education Report from the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) for Q3 shows a 1% drop, year-on-year, in automotive apprenticeship starts and the industry trailing other sectors as the wider apprenticeship market grew by 8%. It said use…

What Car? Electric Car Awards 2026 winners revealed

What Car? Has revealed the winners of its Electric Car Awards 2026. The awards, decided annually by What Car?’s team of testers, celebrate new and used electrified vehicles, spanning everything from performance to best value used cars. BMW UK has…

Used BYD and Jaecoo cars will be ‘very lucrative’ for dealers over next three years

Used BYD and Jaecoo cars will be “very lucrative” for some car dealers as they enter the market over the next three years. That’s the view of James Brearley, MD of JRBA automotive consultancy and former managing director of Lookers…

KGM Motors UK marks five-year partnership with Station Garage Torphins

KGM Motors UK is celebrating five years of partnership with Station Garage Torphins. The Torphins business itself, located on Craigour Road, Banchory in Aberdeenshire, has a much longer heritage. It first opened on 29 May 1979 under founders Bob Shepherd…

Motorpoint lifts profit outlook amid higher trading volumes

Car supermarket Motorpoint Group today issued an update on current trading and the outlook for the year ended 31 March 2027. It said trading volumes have been stronger than anticipated, supported by its strategic initiatives, including accelerated investment in technology,…

Polestar launches Polestar 4 SUV

Polestar has launched the Polestar 4 SUV, a new variant of its electric performance car. Pricing for the Polestar 4 SUV starts at £54,750 for Rear motor variants and at £60,750 for Dual motor variants. Polestar 4 SUV with Performance…