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BYD Group to unveil eight new models across three brands at Goodwood
BYD Group will unveil eight new cars at the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026, including from global and UK releases. Premium brand Denza will take centre stage at the event, becoming the reveal platform for two cars globally and one…
Dealers say used car buyers are less brand loyal
Almost three quarters (74%) of dealers think used car buyers are now less brand loyal, according to Starline’s June Used Car Tracker which questioned 70 dealers. The research shows 52% believe price and value are becoming more important and 32%…
Yeomans opens Mazda dealership in Worthing
Yeomans has opened a Mazda dealership in Worthing, its second outlet with the brand following the launch of its Bexhill site in 2025. Yeomans has been in business in the south of England for 40 years with dealerships across Cornwall,…
Dealer partners can access Whatsapp functionality on Cazoo
Cazoo has added a WhatsApp functionality to its mobile website and app, enabling car buyers to communicate directly with its dealer network. Free for dealers and available now, the addition of WhatsApp is expected to deliver fast response times as…
Snows donates cars to help students pursue career in automotive
Hampshire-based Snows Motor Group has donated two cars to a school near Romsey for students who are interested in pursuing a career in the motor trade. The vehicles were delivered to St Edward’s School in Sherfield English, which provides care…
Partridge profits take a hit in year of expansion with Changan
Partridge of Hampshire turned in a solid performance in 2025 as it expanded with Chinese brand Changan, Costs associated with the Changan gambit and the switch to agency with MINI saw profitability fall 15% to £4.3m on turnover down 7.7%…
Volteras State of Health certificates can improve views, bids and speed of sale
Volteras completed a six-month trial to evaluate how its battery State of Health (SOH) certificates add value to used EV remarketing. When selecting only Tesla Model 3 models with the same CAP ID, and of a similar age and…