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eStar Truck & Van ranks 28th in Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in the UK & Ireland 2026
eStar Truck & Van has ranked 28th in the Top 50 Inspiring Workplaces in the UK & Ireland for 2026, climbing 17 places from 2025, following the awards held in London on 21 May. The Inspiring Workplaces Awards are one…
Keyloop’s Fusion Live event will return to London in June
Keyloop’s annual Fusion Live London event will take place on 2 June at The Londoner in Leicester Square. The event welcomes hundreds of dealers, thought leaders and innovators from across the UK motor retail sector. Tom Kilroy, Chief Executive Officer…
ADVERTORIAL What should independent car dealers focus on in the second half of 2026?
Dealers today face a very different landscape compared with even a few years ago. With steady growth returning to the market and the cost of vehicles stabilising, independent car dealers have a real opportunity to be proactive and focus on…
Golf day at Forest of Arden raises £3,500 for charity Ben
Industry peers raised £3,500 for automotive industry charity Ben during a golf day at the Forest of Arden in Meriden, near Birmingham, on 20 May. The event brought together colleagues, customers and friends from across the automotive community for a…
Mad Devs video communication tool will enhance dealer responses to enquiries
Mad Devs has expanded its Connect technology platform with the launch of Connect Video, a new integrated video communication tool, in order to help dealers respond faster and more effectively to customer enquiries. Retailers will create and send personalised vehicle…
Lexus named top franchise in Winter 2026 NFDA Dealer Attitude Survey
Lexus secured top spot in the Winter 2026 National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) Dealer Attitude Survey, as Mercedes-Benz and Kia follow close behind. Lexus emerged as the top franchise in the UK for retailers once more. The Japanese brand secured…
Dealers pay more to refurbish older used car stock
Six out of 10 dealers (61%) say repairing minor dents is the cosmetic fix most likely to increase the showroom appeal of a used car, according to new research. Paul Burgess, CEO at Startline Motor Finance, said: “One of the…