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Kia PV5 named International Van of the Year 2026
Kia’s new PV5 has been awarded the International Van of the Year trophy for 2026. The Kia PV5 is a fully electric modular van design concept, part of the South Korean manufacturer’s new PBV (Platform Beyond Vehicle) model range, built…
New rules will lead to restricted new car models in NI says NFDA
Dealers in Northern Ireland are coming under threat from post-Brexit trading rules. The National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) Northern Ireland arm warned that the rules were reducing customer choice. Under current rules, from January 2026, new cars registered in Northern…
Majority of customers prefer showroom visit before buying
A clear majority (56%) of car owners would prefer to visit a showroom before buying their next vehicle, according to research commissioned by Marketing Delivery which asked 1,000 UK car owners to respond to the statement – ‘When I next…
The Workshop in Alton buys Keith Gott Land Rover servicing business
Hampshire-based vehicle service and repair business The Workshop in Alton, has acquired neighbouring Land Rover servicing business Keith Gott Partners. The Workshop in Alton aims to modernise the business with new technology systems, an improved online presence and the introduction…
Vertu donates £10k to Churches 4 Positive Change
Vertu donated £10,000 to Churches 4 Positive Change (C4PC), a consortium of churches and community groups, to strengthen grassroots football in Wolverhampton. The funds raised support infrastructure improvements and youth-led football activities at the New Park Village (NPV) Football Ground.…
BLOG Mixed signals on future dealer networks
The last couple of weeks in ICDP have been focused on dealer networks. This week we published our annual update on the Top 50 European dealer groups, and we are just finalising the latest edition of our European Car Distribution…
BYD reveals Super Hybrid ATTO 2 DM-i
BYD has introduced the ATTO 2 DM-i to customers, following the success of the SEAL U DM-i. The BYD ATTO 2 DM-i is due on sale in European countries in early 2026. Prices will be announced in individual markets in…