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JLR investing $80M to expand luxury paint colors
JLR is spending 65 million British pounds (just over $80 million at current exchange rates) on paint facilities to expand personalization options and make the paint process more sustainable. The automaker said in a press release that it plans to…
TrustFord opens applications for 2025 apprenticeship programme
TrustFord has opened applications for its 2025 apprenticeship programme. The programme will welcome 62 new Apprentices across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and the Channel Islands. The apprenticeships will cover a diverse range of roles, including Technician, IT, Service Advisor, Mobile…
Carwow launches subscription model for dealers
Carwow has launched its first subscription payment model for dealer partners that retail used cars via its platform. Available now, the platform is providing a cost-effective route to reaching millions of car-changing consumers with high levels of purchase intent. John…
Infiniti QX50 and QX55 production reportedly ends in 2025
Infiniti, with its limited lineup, needs all the models it can get, but its two most affordable options will be discontinued next year, according to a recent report. Citing comments from Nissan Americas product planning chief Ponz Pandikuthira, Automotive News…
NFDA-NI welcomes consultation on biennial MOT testing
The Department for Infrastructure (DfI) in Northern Ireland (NI) launched a consultation on biennial MOT testing on 22 January. This consultation will run for 12 weeks, closing on 16 April at 11:59pm. Sue Robinson, Chief Executive of the National Franchised…
Genesis GV60 on tracks becomes mountain rescue EV
Genesis used the backdrop of the 2025 World Economic Forum gathering last week in Davos, Switzerland, to present a GV60 concept where the wheels were swapped for snow tracks. The idea was to showcase Genesis' design and innovation skills by…
Top three regulatory challenges for dealers in 2025
In this edition of MILS Legal Surgery, Professor Henry Blair takes a close look at three big-ticket issues that dealers should have on your radar in the year ahead. Q: What’s new with Johnson and the discretionary commissions mess?…