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Dealers who say EVs are sector’s biggest challenge down by a third
EVs in the new and used market and electrification are gaining traction with UK dealers, according to new research. The number of dealers who say the arrival of electric vehicles (EVs) is the biggest challenge facing the used car sector…
Pulman Group appoints group operations manager
Pulman Group has appointed Craig Myhill as group operations manager. Myhill joins Pulman Group from Lookers where he was general manager for almost five years and before that sales manager. Pulman is a family-run business that is ranked 105 in the…
Marshall Motor redevelops BMW and MINI dealership in Bournemouth
Marshall Motor is redeveloping a BMW and Mini dealership in Bournemouth which is set to open in early 2026. The showroom redevelopment focuses on creating retail hubs with modern interior designs. It will also include BMW M and BMW i…
Thurlow Nunn expands with MG in Norwich
Thurlow Nunn has opened a new MG dealership in Norwich, located at Cromer Road. The opening enhances Thurlow Nunn’s representation of the MG brand across Norfolk, joining its MG operation in King’s Lynn. Will Tew, managing director at Thurlow Nunn,…
Lexus is top franchise in latest NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey
Lexus has emerged as the top franchise in the UK for retailers in the latest Dealer Attitude Survey from the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA). The Japanese brand edged out Kia by a margin of just 0.1 to end their…
Used car transactions in Q3 hit four-year high to break through two million
The UK used car market grew by 2.8% in the third quarter to reach more than two million transactions. It was the best third quarter since 2021, and marks an 11-quarter growth streak, driven by recovery in the new car…
AION Auto UK appoints new directors to drive launch in 2026
AION Auto UK has bolstered its management team ahead of the brand’s entry into the UK market in early 2026. Duncan Johnston has been appointed as network development director, bringing experience from several senior retail network roles in the UK…