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A growing market for 100,000 mile cars
More than a third of dealers (35%) say there is a growing market for used cars with 100,000 miles or more on the clock, according to Startline’s July Used Car Tracker. The research shows 40% believe the quality of modern…
Hendy Mazda Horsham apprentice qualifies for IMI Skills National Finals
Hendy Mazda Horsham apprentice Izzie Moreland (27), from Crawley, has been named Mazda Apprentice of the Year from a group of 73 apprentices. In addition, Moreland has qualified for the IMI World Skills UK National Finals in Cardiff this November.…
Omoda & Jaecoo UK launches VIP dealer event to celebrate second year in GB
Omoda & Jaecoo UK is celebrating its second anniversary in Great Britain with the launch of an exciting dealer VIP event, ‘The Power of Two’. From 5 to 12 August, customers can win a memorable lifestyle or adventure experience when…
Chinese challenger brands gain visibility in Autotrader rankings
Chinese-brand models have taken five places in Autotrader’s top 10 most-enquired new cars in July so far. Established manufacturers continue to account for a significant share of demand, particularly in electric. Bex Kennett, head of new car at Autotrader, said:…
WarrantyWorks launches as standalone operation
WarrantyWorks, developed initially to support the needs of Car Finance 247 and its customers, has been established as a standalone operation with its own dedicated team. The business targets dealers and brokers with a simpler, lower-risk alternative to traditional models.…
Vertu named in UK Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for 2026 list
Vertu Motors has been named as one of the UK’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for 2026. It is the leading automotive group in the list which is compiled by the UK Government and HIGHERiN. The Top 100 and Top 50…
Independents show confidence in Q3 trading prospects
Independent dealers are more confident in how Q3 will perform, compared with franchised dealers, according to a JudgeService’s latest Dealer Barometer which polled the views of over 1,000 dealers. Neil Addley, managing director of JudgeService, said: “Despite the ongoing political…