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Used car values outperform seasonal norms in July
Used car values outperformed seasonal expectations during July, according to Solera cap hpi. Trade values at the benchmark three-year, 60,000-mile point reduced by 0.7% (£140) heading into August. The decline was better than the long-term August average of 1.0%, making…
Vertu Motors recognised as top apprenticeship employer
Vertu Motors plc has been recognised as one of the UK’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers for 2026. The national rankings, compiled by the UK Government celebrate organisations across England that demonstrate a strong commitment to apprenticeships through achievement, opportunity and…
Audi’s biggest Q9 £100,000 SUV available to order from August
Audi Q9 on-location The new Audi Q9 will go on sale towards the back end of the year with prices starting from £100,000. The SUV, the brand’s biggest to date, features third generation curved digital OLED rear lights, individual electric…
Hyundai Kona electric qualifies for electric car grant
The Hyundai Kona Electric has been approved for the full £3,750 grant as part of the UK Government’s Electric Car Grant scheme. Prices start from £35,000, reduced to £31,250 with the ECG applied. Previously approved at the Band 2 level…
Peoples Automotive Group presented with Ford President’s Award
Peoples Automotive Group has been awarded the Ford President’s Award by Ford Motor company. “Super proud to be awarded the Ford President’s Award for fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion inside and outside of our business. “Thanks to an…
Big Motoring World scales back Big Wants Your Car arm with redundancies threat
Big Motoring World is scaling back its Big Wants Your Car buying arm and is in talks with staff which may lead to redundancies. It said it had implemented a “revised group-wide stock sourcing strategy” to support its 11 stores.…
Dealer Auction records 55% YoY increase in stock availability
Dealer Auction recorded a strong Q2 2026, with a 55% Year-on-Year (YoY) increase in stock availability. Lower buyer fees and continued improvements in speed to sell and reserve performance have supported quicker sales, stronger pricing and better returns. Kieran TeeBoon,…