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Used BYD and Jaecoo cars will be ‘very lucrative’ for dealers over next three years

Used BYD and Jaecoo cars will be “very lucrative” for some car dealers as they enter the market over the next three years. That’s the view of James Brearley, MD of JRBA automotive consultancy and former managing director of Lookers…

KGM Motors UK marks five-year partnership with Station Garage Torphins

KGM Motors UK is celebrating five years of partnership with Station Garage Torphins. The Torphins business itself, located on Craigour Road, Banchory in Aberdeenshire, has a much longer heritage. It first opened on 29 May 1979 under founders Bob Shepherd…

Motorpoint lifts profit outlook amid higher trading volumes

Car supermarket Motorpoint Group today issued an update on current trading and the outlook for the year ended 31 March 2027. It said trading volumes have been stronger than anticipated, supported by its strategic initiatives, including accelerated investment in technology,…

Polestar launches Polestar 4 SUV

Polestar has launched the Polestar 4 SUV, a new variant of its electric performance car. Pricing for the Polestar 4 SUV starts at £54,750 for Rear motor variants and at £60,750 for Dual motor variants. Polestar 4 SUV with Performance…

Xpeng establishes UK national sales company to accelerate roll-out

Chinese car brand Xpeng is taking its UK sales operation in-house, less than two years after appointing International Motors as its official UK distributor. Xpeng said it would continue to draw on International Motors’ infrastructure and expertise in local market…

Allen Motor Group takes on Changan franchise in Swindon

Allen Motor Group has taken on the Changan franchise in Swindon, officially opening yesterday. Allen Motor Group represents Ford, Ford Pro, Kia and Kia PBV, alongside Chinese brands Changan, Chery, Jaecoo, Lepas and Omoda. It also represents SAIC Motor-owned Maxus.…

Mazda focuses on 60% increase in dealer accessory sales

The Mazda UK retail network aims to grow accessory sales by 60%, increasing incentives available to showroom sales staff. The programme has been introduced to encourage salespeople to actively promote and sell Mazda accessories from floor mats, boot liners and…