News
Crewe Seat picks up sales customer experience award
Crewe Seat was named Sales Customer Experience Winner at the annual Seat Retailer Awards. The award celebrates dealerships that consistently deliver an outstanding experience throughout the sales journey. Sam Booth, head of business at Crewe Seat, said: “We’re delighted to…
Used car prices rise in April for first time this year, says Cazoo
Used car prices strengthened in April as stock levels and days to sell remained stable, according to the Cazoo Market View. Average prices increased for the first time this year rising 0.8% (£149) to £17,696. Lucy Tugby, marketing director of…
Vertu reveals success of its JLR cyber attack insurance claim
Vertu Motors has been notified by its insurers of a successful settlement of the Group’s business interruption insurance claim relating to the cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover in September 2025. The total claim recovery has been agreed at £3.9mn, against…
Group 1 to take on three Geely dealerships in the UK
Group 1 has signed an agreement with Chinese carmaker Geely to represent the brand at three new locations. In a note accompanying its Q1 results it said it was also evaluating representation with two additional Chinese OEMs in the UK.…
Eden Motor Retail takes on Mazda franchise in Exeter
Eden Motor Retail is to open a Mazda dealership in Exeter in May, joining its existing Mazda businesses in Basingstoke, Reading, Newbury and Taunton. Graeme Potts, Eden Motor Retail CEO, said: “I am delighted that Eden is expanding its Mazda…
BMW appoints four UK dealers to take part in Classic Partner pilot
Four BMW dealers have signed up to BMW UK’s new BMW Classic Partner pilot programme. Halliwell Jones Wilmslow, Sytner Stevenage, Group 1 Hailsham and Dick Lovett Bristol are now part of the international BMW Classic Partner network. BMW said they…
Drivers turn to electric to ‘combat’ rising fuel prices
EV sales have risen to a record 9.8% of all used cars sold in April, up from 7.4% in March, while stock levels have reduced from 10% to 9.1% as drivers turn to electric to combat rising fuel prices caused…