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2028 BMW M5 spied with Neue Klasse-inspired styling
An updated BMW M5 with Neue Klasse-inspired styling have been spotted The updated M5 is expected to debut in early 2027 as a 2028 model for the U.S. Its arrival will roughly coincide with the arrival of an electric M3…
MT Interview: David Kateley, Director Automobile Suzuki GB
Motor Trader caught up with David Kateley – Director Automobile at the Suzuki GB head office in Milton Keynes. In the reception area, the renowned Suzuki Swift and racing legend Barry Sheene’s LJ80 4×4 Suzuki Jimny occupy pride of place.…
TDF turns F1 cars into track toys, and it has a documentary
TDF has an upcoming documentary that details how it turns retired Formula 1 cars into track toys The company uses original chassis but swaps in its own power unit and gearbox The company only uses chassis that have competed in…
Steven Eagell overhauls employee benefits with higher basic salaries
Toyota and Lexus dealer group Steven Eagell is improving its employee benefits package, increasing basic salaries to £30,000 for the first 12 months for all sales and aftersales roles. Additionally, maternity, paternity, adoption and sick pay have been enhanced. The Ggoup…
Pinewood on FY24 earnings and partnership with Global Auto Holdings
Pinewood has entered into a five year contract with Global Auto Holdings to implement the Pinewood Automotive Intelligence™ platform into its 155 dealerships across the UK, North America and Scandinavia. This marks the largest non-associated major dealership group to adopt…
Acura may reverse its plan to skip hybrids
Acura, which hasn't sold a hybrid vehicle since the NSX supercar ended production in 2022, may be reconsidering its strategy. The automaker previously announced in 2021 that it planned to bypass hybrids entirely, and would instead focus on electric vehicles…
Chevy Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype debuts at 2025 Daytona 500
It was last summer that NASCAR unveiled a prototype electric race car with a crossover-like body, as a means to demonstrate the series' commitment to reducing emissions. Ford followed up with its own prototype styled like the Mustang Mach-E, featuring…