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Lepas appoints first UK dealers to represent the brand
Chinese brand Lepas has appointed its first UK dealer partners as it prepares for the launch of its first model, the range-topping L8 SUV, in Q3. The brand, which stands for Leopard and is owned by Chery, aims to appoint…
Desira opens its fourth Omoda & Jaecoo showroom
Desira will open its fourth Omoda and Jaecoo dealership, located at Simpsons Great Yarmouth, to customers tomorrow with a 10-day exclusive preview event. Visitors attending the exclusive preview event can explore the latest models, meet the expert team at Simpsons…
Motor finance redress scheme tops agenda at Business Law Conference
Motor finance was top of the agenda at The Motor Ombudsman and Cripps’ 5th Automotive Insights – Business & Law Conference, which took place yesterday. The FCA’s motor finance redress scheme came under particular scrutiny with panellists saying front line…
BLOG Reasons why car brands are recording a surge in European demand
Our enquiry data continues to indicate a rapid and sustained rise in consumer demand for Chinese car brands, at rates that would have seemed unthinkable just two years ago. Notable among them is JAECOO, for which there was a 28%…
April 2026 ‘strongest ever month’ for used Tesla sales in the UK
April 2026 was the strongest month ever recorded for used Tesla sales in the UK. According to Marketcheck data, a total of 4,411 used Teslas were sold during April, surpassing the previous record of 4,346 set in March 2026 and…
TrustFord opens ‘Next-Gen’ Ford Pro Transit Centre in Bristol
TrustFord opened its ‘Next-Gen’ Ford Pro Transit Centre in Ashton Gate, Bristol, on 19 May. The new Ford Pro Transit Centre, developed under Ford’s new ‘Signature 2.0 Europe’ treatment, was officially opened by TrustFord’s CEO Stuart Mustoe, chief dealer engagement…
Auto Trader boosts profits and turnover but dealer numbers dip
Auto Trader increased profits and turnover for the year ending 31 March 2026 although it did see a cut in forecourt numbers due to trading conditions and resistance to its Deal Builder roll-out. The group saw pre-tax profits up 3%…