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Changan introduces the Deepal S05 PHEV
Changan will expand its vehicle range with the launch of the Changan Deepal S05 PHEV, a C segment SUV. The vehicle is the first to feature Changan’s new Ultra-Hybrid technology. The UK launch is scheduled for later in the summer…
Porsche Retail Group celebrates 75 years of Porsche in the UK
Porsche Retail Group last week celebrated 75 years of Porsche in the UK with an anniversary even attended by 75 women. In 1951, the Porsche 356 made its British debut at the Earls Court Motor Show in London, attracting attention…
MT Interview: Shawn Xu, global CEO of Omoda & Jaecoo
On a recent trip to China Guy Bird caught up with Shawn Xu, global CEO of Omoda & Jaecoo to find out more about their phenomenal UK sales and expanding product plans. Across an intense week of exclusive meetings and…
DVLA employee and two dealers jailed for vehicle records fraud
2156073961 Three men from Swansea have been jailed after they were part of a seven-figure fraud scheme. South Wales Police said 32-year-old Matthew Holloway from Birchgrove – a DVLA employee – accessed his employers’ systems to manipulate records and amend…
Motor Trader lists companies delivering top profit per employee
Mitchell Group delivered the highest profit per employee in the latest Motor Trader Top 200 Dealer Groups, ending Porsche Retail Group’s nine-year run in first place. Mitchell, which employs 112 staff, delivered a profit per employee of £35,556. Riverside Motors…
Motor Trader Interview: Chris Roberts, group MD Drayton Motors
What’s in a name? Last month group managing director of RJTK Group Chris Roberts decided that the company had too many. For years it had traded as Drayton Motors and Wilson and Co Motor Sales. He decided to drop the…
cap hpi reveals strength of used EV market
Stronger demand for used EVs is improving value performance and leading to faster retail sales, creating opportunities for retailers prepared to be selective about what they buy, according to Solera cap hpi. Battery electric vehicles show increasing signs of stability…