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VWFS UK appoints Product & Change Delivery Director
Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) UK has appointed Mark Pain as Product and Change Delivery Director. The newly expanded role brings together product delivery, change and transformation under a single leadership structure, aligning all change and delivery activity across VWFS to ensure…
High volumes of EVs churn through February auctions with values down -1.7%
The volumes of electric vehicles going through auction remained high in February reflecting increased fleet and pre-registered supply. The National Association of Motor Auctions said some of its members reported value movements of around –1.7%, largely driven by higher volumes.…
Chinese brands lead Select Car Leasing chart
Five of the Top 10 vehicles leased so far in 2026 are from Chinese manufacturers, according to Select Car Leasing. Top spot is taken by the Jaecoo 7, the Chinese SUV that arrived in Europe at the beginning of 2025.…
Clive Sutton seeks UK retailers for GM Speciality Vehicles
General Motors has appointed Clive Sutton to lead the retail expansion of GM Specialty Vehicles in the UK. It is the first time these vehicles have had an official UK distributor. Clive Sutton is to recruit up to five dealers…
Dick Lovett Swindon is BMW UK Retailer of the Year
Dick Lovett Swindon did the double at the BMW retailer awards, named BMW UK Retailer of the Year while also securing the BMW Sales award. Dick Lovett Bristol was crowned MINI UK Retailer of the Year. Other category winners included…
Renault 5 E-Tech electric named UK Car of the Year 2026
The Renault 5 E-Tech electric has been crowned overall UK Car of the Year 2026. Now available with the full £3,750 Electric Car Grant, prices for the Renault 5 E-Tech electric start from £21,495 on-the-road. It offers up to 252…
London International Motor Show to launch at ExCeL London in 2027
The London International Motor Show will take place at ExCeL London from 26–28 February 2027. The event will bring together leading manufacturers, cutting-edge technology, and thousands of visitors for a major celebration of the industry’s past, present, and future. Visitors…