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New van sales decline 22% in November amid weak business confidence
New van registrations crashed by more than a fifth in November, down -22.2% with 23,570 vans, pickups and 4x4s joining the road. The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which published the figures, attributed the fall lower fleet sales,…
Private sales of new cars fall -5.5% in November in ‘fragile’ market
Sales of new cars to private buyers fell -5.5% in November in a “fragile” market, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders. Overall, the UK new car market declined slightly in November as new…
Baden Powell to represent KGM in North Lincolnshire
KGM Motors UK, formerly SsangYong, is delighted to welcome Baden Powell will represent KGM Motors UK at 101–103 Ashby High Street, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. Founded in 1933 by engineer Baden Powell and his wife Dora, the business began as a…
JCB Group rebrands Kia and Mazda dealerships in Kent
The JCB Group has rebranded Ashford Orbital Kia and Ashford Orbital Mazda to JCB Kia Ashford and JCB Mazda Ashford, effective 1 January 2026. The dealer Group acquired Ashford Orbital Kia and Mazda in February 2024, strengthening its position as…
November car sales: Winners & Losers
Sales of Chinese brands BYD and Omoda surged ahead in November with a relentless drive to build market share at pace. BYD saw sales pf 4,637 for the month giving it a 3.1% market share and a 233% increase in…
Dealers gear-up to attend Motor Trader Leaders Brunch at Kia Oval
Dealers are set to kick-start 2026, attending the inaugural Motor Trader Leaders Brunch 2026, a premium, invitation-only strategy forum for successful franchised and independent dealer group leaders. Held at the Kia Oval, London, on Thursday 29 January 2026, this event…
SVA celebrates 15 years of MD Alex Wright’s ownership
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) is celebrating the 15th anniversary of MD Alex Wright acquiring the business. Wright transformed SVA from a local auction selling a few cars to local buyers to one attracting blue chip national vendors and buyers from…