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Kia expands all-electric PBV lineup with new PV7

Kia Corporation unveiled the latest addition to its PBV lineup, the PV7, at IAA Transportation 2026 in Hanover, Germany. The PV7 will launch in Europe in 2027, with additional derivatives and markets to follow. Kia plans to expand the PV7…

Vertu opens Leapmotor showroom in Crewe

Vertu has opened a new Leapmotor showroom in Crewe. Vertu Leapmotor Crewe will operate alongside Vertu Vauxhall Crewe on Macon Way. The opening of Vertu Leapmotor Crewe follows the launch of Vertu’s first Leapmotor dealership in Harrogate earlier this month.…

Harris appoints new commercial operations for Maxus

Harris Maxus UK has promoted Gary Brown to commercial operations director, handing him responsibility across its operations in the UK. The move marks the next stage in the development of the Maxus van range as it strives to increase its…

Athenea Automotive Group confirms six new network additions

Athenea Automotive Group has confirmed franchise additions at six sites across its estate through Q3 and continuing into Q4. Suzuki has been added to three sites in a single quarter, increasing the Group’s Suzuki representation to five locations. The dealer…

BLOG Consumer disputes could push cheaper cars into private sales

Consumer Rights Act pressures could be creating an unintended consequence in the used car market, with some perfectly serviceable older vehicles moving away from established dealerships and ultimately into the cash market, Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has warned. The concern…

Mackie wins latest round in termination legal battle

Kevin Mackie has won the latest round in the legal battle with Renault and Nissan RCI. Earlier this year Mackie won a high court case saying he could bring Nissan, Renault RCI  to court to seek compensation for terminating his…

ADVERTORIAL Why repair plans need to change with the vehicle parc

Warranty First has launched a new repair plan portfolio built around the changing shape of the UK vehicle parc with dedicated products for different fuel types and vehicle categories. The vehicles entering the used-car market are changing. Petrol and diesel…