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Bolton Kia celebrates best March sales in a decade
Bolton Kia is celebrating its best sales performance in the March plate-change for a decade. The dealership sold 409 new Kia vehicles, including 39 PBVs from Bolton Kia’s Dedicated PBV Centre, and 85 Assured Used cars over the month. Dealer…
Rising fuel costs to influence electric switch
Rising fuel costs could prompt over two in five non-EV car owners to consider switching to electric vehicles (EVs), according to the Cazoo & Motors Consumer Insight Panel which polled the views of 2,008 motorists. The research found 44% of…
FirstRand to exit UK motor finance market following ‘deeply flawed’ FCA redress scheme
MotoNovo owner FirstRand is to exit the UK motor finance market in response to the FCA redress scheme which it said was “deeply flawed, disproportionate and unfair.” The bank acknowledged that the FCA has made some changes to the scheme,…
Eastern Western accelerates community approach to recruitment
Eastern Western Motor Group is adopting more sustainable and community based approaches to recruiting staff for the dealer group. The latest gambit is a link with Boroughmuir Rugby & Community Sports Club. “We are always looking for new talent at…
Carwow reveals most profitable makes and models of Q1
Land Rover topped the list of marques offering the greatest profit potential among cars sold via Carwow’s daily online auctions in Q1. The manufacturer’s models had an average profit potential of £3,914 ahead of Audi at £3,050 and Lexus at…
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK reveals new dealer partners
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has appointed its first dealers ahead of vehicle sales for the upcoming Outlander PHEV and L200 Series 7, with models expected in showrooms from May 2026. Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has confirmed 33 new…
UK motor finance market proving resilient despite ‘more challenging’ outlook
1441935137 Motor finance trade body the Finance & Leasing Association said the motor finance sector was performing well despite the tough outlook. Geraldine Kilkelly, Director of Research and Chief Economist at the FLA, said the market was proving resilient. “The…