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New Vauxhall Astra pricing and specs
Vauxhall has announced pricing and specification for the New Astra and Astra Sports Tourer across three trim levels – Griffin, GS, and Ultimate. The Griffin, priced at £29,995 OTR, is the entry-level trim offering high specification as standard and the…
S&P Garages to represent Harris Maxus for Lincolnshire and East Midlands
S&P Garages is to represent Harris Maxus serving Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. Harris Group is the is the sole importer for Maxus in the UK and Ireland, and for right-hand-drive vehicles across Europe. Maxus is a manufacturer of…
Sinclair opens second Škoda dealership in Newport.
The Sinclair Group has opened its second Škoda dealership in Newport. Following its acquisition of the previous Škoda franchise in Newport operated by Mon Motors, the Group has relocated the business to Corporation Road. Here the all-new Sinclair Škoda Newport…
Swansway launches authorised servicing operations for SEAT and CUPRA in Bolton
Swansway Motor Group has launched authorised servicing operations for SEAT and CUPRA in Bolton. The aftersales activity will operate from the group’s existing Honda Bolton site on Folds Road and follows the closure of Perrys Bolton in November 2025. Bob…
SMMT says ‘quicksand’ ZEV Mandate targets need ‘urgent review’
The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) has called on the government to carry out an urgent review of the ZEV Mandate. It published new research which it said showed the UK’s transition pathway was built on assumptions…
Former Cox Automotive COO and President Michael Buxton has died
Cox Automotive announced today that former CEO of Manheim Michael Buxton has died unexpectedly. Buxton appeared regularly in Motor Trader in his long and highly successful career in the motor sector. A statement from Cox Automotive highlighted his achievements…
Barretts Canterbury is JLR Retailer of the Year 2026
Barretts Canterbury did the double at the JLR Retailer of the Year Awards 2026 winning new Vehicle Retailer of the Year and overall Retailer of the Year. Lloyd Motor Group wins ‘Partner of the Year’ continuing its consecutive successes…