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SMMT says ‘quicksand’ ZEV Mandate targets need ‘urgent review’
The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) has called on the government to carry out an urgent review of the ZEV Mandate. It published new research which it said showed the UK’s transition pathway was built on assumptions…
Former Cox Automotive COO and President Michael Buxton has died
Cox Automotive announced today that former CEO of Manheim Michael Buxton has died unexpectedly. Buxton appeared regularly in Motor Trader in his long and highly successful career in the motor sector. A statement from Cox Automotive highlighted his achievements…
Barretts Canterbury is JLR Retailer of the Year 2026
Barretts Canterbury did the double at the JLR Retailer of the Year Awards 2026 winning new Vehicle Retailer of the Year and overall Retailer of the Year. Lloyd Motor Group wins ‘Partner of the Year’ continuing its consecutive successes…
JCT600 sponsors Bradford’s Bantam of the Opera choir
JCT600 will sponsor the Bantam of the Opera choir. The sponsorship will further help the group to continue rehearsing and performing throughout 2026. The partnership was revealed at the company’s Heroes Awards event at the Queens Hotel in Leeds on…
Steven Eagell Group picks up three Lexus Awards
Steven Eagell Group secured three awards at the annual Lexus Centre of Excellence Awards. Lexus Ipswich picked up Best New Car Customer Experience Management Award, Lexus Hatfield won Overall New Car Sales Performance Award and Lexus Tunbridge Wells was awarded the Marketing Award.…
NFDA issues guidance to dealers on motor finance redress
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has issued guidance to dealers on how to prepare for the potential introduction of motor finance redress scheme It said as discussions continue around potential motor finance redress schemes, retailers should begin considering the…
Pentagon to represent Farizon electric CVs in Derby
Pentagon Motor Group has taken on the Farizon electric commercial vehicle brand in Derby. Derby is the manufacturer’s first site in the Midlands. It expands the brand’s footprint and will operate alongside Farizon Heathrow, Farizon Milton Keynes, Farizon South West,…