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Cyber attack hit car volumes at JLR by 43% in Q4
Jaguar Land Rover lost billions of pounds in the final quarter of 2025 due to the hit on production caused by the cyber-attack. In a statement released this week ahead of its full results due to be published in February…
Positive momentum for used car market
An estimated 7.8m used car transactions were completed in 2025, following a 2% growth in retail sales on Autotrader compared to 2024. Robust consumer demand and stabilised pricing have been stated as reasons for this growth. Marc Palmer, Head of…
Marshalls Truck and Van provides Millbrook Healthcare with vans
Mercedes-Benz Vans Dealer Marshalls Truck and Van has provided Millbrook Healthcare with a new fleet of 136 specialist vans. Millbrook Healthcare’s teams are responsible for delivering, installing and maintaining vital mobility equipment to homes as well as supporting urgent hospital…
Ex-RAF combat pilot is star speaker at Leaders Brunch 20267
Motor Trader has lined up Sarah Furness, an ex-RAF combat helicopter pilot and Squadron Leader, as the star speaker for the Leaders Brunch 2026. The Leaders Brunch 2026 is a premium, invitation-only strategy forum for successful franchised and independent dealer…
BLOG EV Incentives are not the problem: uncertainty is
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) warn that electric vehicle incentives are “unsustainable”, a claim that risks confusing short-term commercial pressure with long-term market reality, writes Fraser Brown of automotive consultancy, MotorVise. If EV grants are withdrawn too…
Motors names most searched used car of 2025
The Volkswagen Golf was the most searched for used car in 2025, displacing the Ford Fiesta from the top spot, according to the latest Market View analysis from MOTORS & Cazoo. It accounted for nearly 3% of online searches, followed…
Evans Halshaw moves BYD Birmingham site to support growth
Evans Halshaw has relocated its BYD Birmingham dealership to a significantly larger site. The new site in Erdington opened on 2 January, replacing the existing Digbeth location. Robert Hamilton, Market Area Director of Evans Halshaw BYD, said: “The relocation of…