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Top speakers line-up for Motor Trader Leaders Brunch in January
Momentum for the inaugural Motor Trader Leaders Brunch 2026 is ramping up with a raft of leading speakers lined up for the expert panel event on the day. The Leaders Brunch is a premium, invitation-only strategy forum for successful franchised…
International Motors appoints sales director for UK and Ireland
International Motors has appointed Jonny Miller to the new position of sales director (passenger cars) UK & Ireland. Miller takes responsibility for all aspects of sales operations for XPeng UK and Subaru UK & Ireland. He began his automotive career…
Vertu Mini Exeter continues fundraising for North Devon Hospice
Vertu MINI Exeter raised £4,500 for North Devon Hospice this year via event sponsorship and other fundraising activities, enough to fund care at home for around 15 patients. This allows those who are approaching the end of life to have…
Autotrader refines Deal Builder platform for 2026
Autotrader is introducing a ‘Reservation Request’ feature to its Deal Builder platform to give businesses even greater flexibility and control over their sales processes. The move comes in response to feedback from retailers. Autotrader’s data shows that full reservations, which…
Motorists fear rising car costs in 2026
Three out of four motorists are worried the cost of running their car will rise in 2026, according to December’s Startline Used Car Tracker which questioned 300 consumers and 60 dealers. The Used Car Tracker shows that 52% are concerned…
Arnold Clark surprises customer with £30k towards new car
Arnold Clark surprised a customer with £30,000 towards a new car thanks to her fundraising efforts in this year’s Dundee Kiltwalk. Maisie Robertson was automatically entered into the draw. The 25-year-old, along with her mum, Laura, completed the 20-mile Mighty…
Evans Halshaw Ford dealership opens in Middlesbrough
A new Evans Halshaw Ford dealership opened in Middlesbrough at the start of December on Cargo Fleet Road. The new site will offer customers access to Ford’s full range of new and used vehicles, as well as servicing, MOTs and…