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Motor finance market ‘positive’ in Q2 despite weak confidence
The consumer new car finance market reported new business up 25% by value and 21% by volume in April compared with the same month in 2025. In the first four months of 2026, new business volumes in this market were…
Aion appoints Jumptech to streamline home charger installations
Aion Auto UK will utilise Jumptech’s software to streamline the process of installing a home charger. The Jumptech partnership presents an opportunity to close more EV sales by reducing the friction around home charging decisions. Jumptech will connect Aion customers…
Harris Group appoints Bill Laidlaw as COO
Harris Group has appointed Bill Laidlaw as chief operating officer with responsibility for the Harris Maxus van business and Harris Truck & Bus UK. Laidlaw has played an integral role in the growth and development of Harris Group’s operations over…
Customers want ‘greater flexibility’ when dropping off car keys
The survey found that 30% of car owners would like the option to drop off or collect their keys outside the dealer’s normal opening hours. The groups keenest on out-of-hours drop-off and collection are those aged between 18 and 24…
Vertu’s Taxi Centre brings sales and aftersales under one roof in Glasgow
The Taxi Centre, part of Vertu Motors, has relocated to new, upgraded premises in Glasgow. The move comes as the business marked its 25th anniversary and sees The Taxi Centre transfer to a modern facility directly adjacent to its previous…
Omoda & Jaecoo appoint new business development manager
Robert Bosley has been appointed business development manager at Omoda and Jaecoo. Bosley joins from Santander Consumer (UK) where he was regional finance development manager. In a post on LinkedIn, he said: “Today marked my first visit to the office,…
Ron Brooks to represent Chery in Nottingham
Ron Brooks has appointed a new Flagship Chery dealership in Nottingham, representing the brand for the first time. The new Chilwell site will provide customers with access to the latest Chery vehicles, alongside expert sales advice, and aftersales support. Tom…