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BLOG: Apprenticeship system is failing dealers, consumers and young people
Our industry was once a strong destination for school leavers, with high apprenticeship numbers. Today’s picture is different: apprenticeship starts for the 2025/26 academic year were 20-25% lower than pre-pandemic levels, and around 30% lower than a decade ago. Automotive…
Nissan explores manufacturing Chery vehicles at Sunderland plant
Nissan and Chery International UK have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the study of contract manufacturing for Nissan to manufacture Chery vehicles at plant in Sunderland. Under the terms of the non-binding MoU, the Sunderland facility would…
BLOG The aircraft carrier has landed!
When the industry is not worrying about electrification, tariffs or supply chain disruption, we currently spend a lot of time focused on the impact of the ‘new entrants’, mainly those from China. We compare their progress to that of the…
Motor Trader Independent Dealer Awards 2026
The Motor Trader Independent Dealer Awards will take place on Tuesday 30 June at The Belfry Resort & Spa. Join the independent community for an unforgettable evening of recognition, networking and celebration by booking your place here. With the 2026…
May new car registrations: Winners & Losers
Chinese cars dominated the sales charts in May showing the sharpest increases in small bases. In an overall market up 7.1%, Leapmotor saw sales rocket eight-fold to 944 vehicles for the month while Jaecoo rose 210% to 5,207 registrations. Sister…
Tesla Model 3 price dip considered key moment in used EV market
Eight out of 10 dealers (83%) say Tesla Model 3s dipping under £10,000 for the first time is a key moment in the used electric car sector, according to June’s Startline Used Car Tracker which questioned 70 dealers. June’s Startline…
Brego reveals fastest-selling cars in May
Used electric vehicles are selling quickly when price, age and model desirability align, according to Brego. EVs featured strongly in the first edition of Brego’s Fastest Five, a new monthly snapshot of the quickest-selling vehicle derivatives across key market segments.…