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Keyloop to buy Motortech AI in bid to drive dealer operational efficiency
Keyloop has struck a deal to buy the UK based automotive AI firm Motortech.ai. It said the move will accelerate its programme for embedding new AI functionality into Fusion, its Automotive Retail Platform (ARP), helping dealers improve their operational efficiency…
Cyber risk within automotive accelerates with ‘raised threat’ from AI tools
Cyber risk within the automotive sector, including carmakers and car parts suppliers, is accelerating as the connected car experience creates vulnerabilities. That’s the conclusion of a report from Moody’s, which found that increasing digitalisation, software-based functions like infotainment, advanced driver…
City West Country wins BYD fleet sales award
City West Country have been awarded the fleet sales of the year award at the launch event of BYD’s latest release in the UK, the Sealion 5 DM-i. Joe Oxley, head of fleet at City West Country, said: “This award…
BLOG: Making sense of the Chinese new entrants
Surely nobody can be too surprised that the Chinese brands (excluding cars produced in China by global brands such as BMW, Dacia and Volvo, and brands that are ultimately owned by the Chinese, but are managed in Europe, such as…
Vertu Honda Truro donates to Little Harbour Hospice
The local community came together to donate a wide range of gifts through a ‘Wish Tree’, organised by the team at Vertu Honda Truro, to children at Little Harbour Hospice in Cornwall. Vertu Honda Truro joined forces with Children’s Hospice…
Manheim reports record-breaking growth
Manheim Auction Services’ commercial vehicle division recorded standout results in 2025. The unit achieved 9.1% year on year growth and a 31.3% increase compared with 2023, bolstered by a robust used van market and a series of commercial successes, including…
The IMDA partners with Jensten Motor Trade
The Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) has partnered with Jensten Motor Trade (JMT), part of the Jensten Group. IMDA members will benefit from access to a specialist advisory team, bespoke insurance solutions, and sector-specific insights to help them safeguard their…