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Deadline to enter Motor Trader Commercial Industry Awards extended to Friday, 7 March
The deadline to enter the Motor Trader Commercial Industry Awards has been extended to Friday, 7 March. The awards take place at the Hilton Metropole NEC on 29 April 2025. The Motor Trader Commercial Industry Awards cater for dealers, suppliers, and…
Used car purchase complaints account for 40% of cases brought to TMO
Disputes about the purchase of a used car account for 40% of new cases opened by customers in 2024, says The Motor Ombudsman. This reflects previous trends seen by the Ombudsman’s independent and impartial Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) service (41%…
Prodrive’s rare Subaru Impreza 22B STI tribute up for sale
A rare Prodrive P25 is up for sale via an online auction The car is one of just 25 built and the only one finished in silver The estimate is between $599,000-$725,000 Prodrive's P25 is what the iconic Subaru Impreza…
Supreme Court Allows NFDA to intervene in motor finance case, Treasury bounced
1407908075 The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has been given permission to intervene in the motor finance case taking place in the Supreme Court. It emerged yesterday that the Treasury had not been given permission to interven and will now…
Leasing Options records 186% rise in Chinese EV enquiries
Rising consumer interest in Chinese EVs is reflected in a 186% increase in leasing enquiries % in just 12 months, according to Leasing Options. The models which have seen the most significant increase in leasing enquiries are the BYD Dolphin…
Kia unveils EV4 saloon and hatchback models
Kia has unveiled the EV4, showcasing the saloon and hatchback models. The EV4 reflects Kia’s ‘Opposites United’ design philosophy as it blends sharp, distinctive lines with bold, technical detailing. The design of the EV4 saloon and the EV4 hatchback models…
Steve Young Blog What do car manufacturers and drug addicts have in common?
I do not want to trivialise the personal challenges that people with substance abuse problems and their families face, nor do I want to suggest that the management of our car manufacturers are prone to this condition, but I do…