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Used car market gathers momentum in Jan
Independent dealers on the Motors marketplace were rewarded with strong prices and reduced days to sell in January. The Motors & Cazoo Market View identified independents as the only car retailing sector to see month-on-month (MoM) reductions in days to…
Private equity firm Apax in talks to buy Pinewood automotive software group
The value of UK DMS and software provider Pinewood surged following the confirmation by the company that it is in takeover talks with private equity firm Apax Partners. Pinewood said Apax Partners could offer a possible cash offer of 500…
Vertu holds retailer awards
Vertu has named its Company Colleague of the Year, Business Manager of the Year and Workshop Controller of the Year. Craig Jones (Vertu Jaguar Land Rover) was named Company Colleague of the Year, Josh Kelly (Vertu Renault Bradford) was named…
BLOG Building Confidence and Resilient Leadership
For women aspiring to senior roles in automotive, one message comes through clearly – expertise builds confidence. Mastering your role, staying ahead of industry developments and committing to lifelong learning positions you as a trusted authority. That depth of knowledge…
Sales of used EVs surge 29% on Cinch in 2025
Sales of used electric cars surged 29% in 2025 compared to the prior year, according to the latest data from online used car retailer cinch. It attributed the acceleration in sales to lower prices, greater choice and growing consumer confidence. “We’re seeing the EV…
Group 1 UK to take further actions in 2026 to optimise business and cut costs
Group 1 plans to take more action this year to optimise its business and cut costs. The US giant said that in October2025, it announced a U.K.-wide restructuring plan consisting of further workforce realignment and strategic closings of certain facilities.…
UK vehicle production to recover in 2026 following “toughest year in a generation”
Last year was the “toughest year in a generation” for car production with the structural changes the JLR cyber-attack that stopped production new trade barriers. That’s the view of Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders CEO Mike Hawes as the…