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BMW appoints four UK dealers to take part in Classic Partner pilot
Four BMW dealers have signed up to BMW UK’s new BMW Classic Partner pilot programme. Halliwell Jones Wilmslow, Sytner Stevenage, Group 1 Hailsham and Dick Lovett Bristol are now part of the international BMW Classic Partner network. BMW said they…
Drivers turn to electric to ‘combat’ rising fuel prices
EV sales have risen to a record 9.8% of all used cars sold in April, up from 7.4% in March, while stock levels have reduced from 10% to 9.1% as drivers turn to electric to combat rising fuel prices caused…
Renault Group UK appoints head of sales for Renault and Dacia
Renault Group UK has appointed Gary Pearson as head of sales for Renault and Dacia. Pearson brings more than 25 years of automotive experience, serving stints with Audi, where he spent 16 years in senior roles spanning sales, marketing and…
Demand for used ‘good value’ leased EVs surges in 2026
Used EVs are proving increasingly popular in the leasing market, according to new data from Octopus Electric Vehicles (Octopus EV). Octopus EV saw a 177% surge in demand for used EVs in March year on year. Affordability is a key…
Ancaster represents Omoda & Jaecoo in Welling
Ancaster Group now represents Omoda & Jaecoo at its Welling dealership. The new Welling showroom is being fully upgraded to reflect the premium positioning of both marques, offering customers an immersive retail experience and dedicated aftersales support. Stephen Wood, managing…
iVendi Credit Distribution Report to help dealers identify gaps in lending panel
A new tool from iVendi, the Credit Distribution Report, will help dealers identify where unmet customer needs exist in their current lending panel. The tool suggests motor finance providers whose addition should fill those gaps and lead to increased sales.…
Dealer confidence in aftersales business crashes in Q2
Dealer confidence in business prospects for aftersales have crashed in Q2 compared to the first three months of the year. The JudgeService Dealer Confidence Barometer, which polled the views of over 2,000 retailers, revealed a fifth, 22%, of franchised dealers…