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Steve Young Blog: Putting out the fires
As most of you know, in parallel to my role at ICDP, I have the pleasure (and occasional pain) of leading an emerging dealer group on behalf of one of our member companies, Çetaş Otomotiv, from Turkey. That gives me…
Dealers express concern about used car stock availability
Used-car dealerships have expressed concerns about stock availability heading into 2026. According to new research from Motorway, the majority (78%) of used-car dealerships in the UK are more worried about stock availability heading into 2026 than they were this year,…
AION gears up to recruit dealer network for launch in 2026
AION Auto UK is pushing ahead with plans for the brand which is set to debut in the UK next year. AION Auto UK is the joint venture between GAC and Jameel Motors, an independent international vehicle distribution group. It…
FLA reports motor finance market ‘on target’ to grow 6% in 2025
1441935137 The UK car finance market is on target to see 6% growth in 2025 year on year, following a successful September plate-change performance. That’s the forecast from the Finance & Leasing Association which said the consumer new car finance…
Motoreasy sees 37% rise in payouts for GAP insurance claims
MotorEasy, has revealed a continued rise in the average value of Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) claims. To the end of September 2025, claims payouts were, on average, 37% higher than in 2024 and almost four times the 2021 average (373%…
Rygor to represent Farizon van range in Reading and Oxford
default Rygor Auto is to represent the Farizon van range in Reading and Oxford. The dealer network for the Farizon SV now spans six sites, from the South West to the Midlands, and this network is set to grow further…
NFDA launches division to support dealers through FCA redress scheme
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) has launched a new division to provide dealers with advice on finance and take them through the Financial Conduct Authority motor finance redress scheme. NFDA Business Solutions, to provide members with support and guidance…