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Used EVs fly off UK forecourts with Middle East conflict boosting demand
Demand for EVs continues to rise as a result of the Middle Wast conflict. The Market Days’ Supply (MDS) of used EVs fell again in May to a record low of 29 days from 41 days in April. That means the…
Steer Automotive Group merges Steer Academy and Gemini Training programme
Steer Automotive Group has launched the Steer Training Academy, merging the Steer Academy and the Gemini Training programme. The Academy is a team made up of nine experienced training coordinators to serve a growing academy division of over 300 apprentices.…
Lepas appoints first UK dealers to represent the brand
Chinese brand Lepas has appointed its first UK dealer partners as it prepares for the launch of its first model, the range-topping L8 SUV, in Q3. The brand, which stands for Leopard and is owned by Chery, aims to appoint…
Desira opens its fourth Omoda & Jaecoo showroom
Desira will open its fourth Omoda and Jaecoo dealership, located at Simpsons Great Yarmouth, to customers tomorrow with a 10-day exclusive preview event. Visitors attending the exclusive preview event can explore the latest models, meet the expert team at Simpsons…
Motor finance redress scheme tops agenda at Business Law Conference
Motor finance was top of the agenda at The Motor Ombudsman and Cripps’ 5th Automotive Insights – Business & Law Conference, which took place yesterday. The FCA’s motor finance redress scheme came under particular scrutiny with panellists saying front line…
BLOG Reasons why car brands are recording a surge in European demand
Our enquiry data continues to indicate a rapid and sustained rise in consumer demand for Chinese car brands, at rates that would have seemed unthinkable just two years ago. Notable among them is JAECOO, for which there was a 28%…
April 2026 ‘strongest ever month’ for used Tesla sales in the UK
April 2026 was the strongest month ever recorded for used Tesla sales in the UK. According to Marketcheck data, a total of 4,411 used Teslas were sold during April, surpassing the previous record of 4,346 set in March 2026 and…