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Motor Trader launches new app for dealers

Motor Trader has launched a new mobile app, bringing its news, industry interviews, digital editions and event information together in one place. Free to download from the Apple App Store and Google Play, the app gives dealers, dealer groups, manufacturers…

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Auto Trader profits fall 4% to £191m in first half

Auto Trader saw a 4% decline in pre-tax profits to £191.2m in the six months to 30 September with group turnover, including sales of accessories, down 1% to £313.4m. Retailer revenue decreased by 1% to £250.8m. The average number of…

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Chinese new car sales surge as UK weighs tariffs on EV imports

Chinese brands features prominently in the best-selling charts in October, some of them from standing starts. Fast-growing Jaecoo saw sales of 6,089 for the month, up 114% on a year ago while BYD was up 73.3% to 6,065 units. Leapmotor…

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Dealer pay stalls in 2026 as profitability comes under pressure

Pay in the motor retail market has stalled in the last 12 months, as dealerships face ongoing pressures on profitability. According to the Motor Salary Survey 2026, from accountancy and business advisory firm BDO LLP, dealers remain cautious about pay…

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eStar to get new MD following Steve Bridge year-end departure

Steve Bridge, managing director of eStar Truck & Van has announced that he is leaving the business on 31 December 2026 following a mutually agreed transition. Bridge joined eStar in February 2021, shortly after the business had taken over the…

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Indicata warns of used BEV value hit with ZEV new car sales targets

The latest Indicata Market Report issues a warning on the potential hit to BEV used car values as carmakers push to hit ZEV Mandate targets for 2026. It said at the end of September, the UK new car market was…

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Clear dealer communication plays ‘key role’ in used car disputes says Motor Ombudsman

Disputes in the used car sector are not driven solely by mechanical or technical issues, according to a new report from The Motor Ombudsman (TMO). The report found that disputes are also influenced by how clearly car retailers communicate with…

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