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Redgate Lodge MD Scott Sibley joins AutoTrader advisory group
Independent retailer Scott Sibley, MD of Redgate Lodge, has joined the Autotrader Customer Advisory Group. In a posting on LinkedIn he said the online classified giant played a significant role in the UK motor trade despite recent upheaval around the…
Geely Auto Group and CEO visits TMS Geely Leicester
TMS Geely Leicester welcomed Alex Nan (VP, Geely Auto Group and CEO, Geely Auto International), alongside Russel Li, Michael Yang (Managing Director, Geely Auto UK) and Adam Harkin (Dealer Development Director, Geely Auto UK). The visit was attended by TMS…
FLA warns more challenging outlook likely to impact motor sector
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) has warned that a “more challenging outlook” may lead to a softening in demand for motor finance. Geraldine Kilkelly, director of research and chief economist at the FLA, said The consumer new car…
NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey opens for responses
The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) is encouraging dealers across the UK to participate in its latest Dealer Attitude Survey (DAS). Now open for responses, the DAS is the only survey in the UK automotive industry: non-profit making, fully independent…
Dealers check out BYD HQ and Flash Charging Centre in China visit
Vertu Motors CEO Robert Forrester was among a group of UK dealers who took part in a trip to China to visit the BYD HQ, manufacturing facilities and the first Flash Charging Centre in Shenzhen. Marcus Hazelwood, UK Head of…
Audi UK bosses congratulate Yeomans Truro dealer staff on Q award wins
Top management from Audi UK the Yeomans Audi dealership in Truro to congratulate staff on winning for awards at the 2025 Q Power Awards. The dealerships was voted the Number 1 Centre 2025, Number 1 Small Investor 2025, Number 1…
MT Interview: Chris Clark, John Clark Motor Group
Motor Trader caught up with Chris Clark, group managing director at John Clark Motor Group, to talk acquisitions, Chinese entrants, the ZEV Mandate and how new car sales are shaping-up in the plate-change. John Clark Motor Group is a…