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Used car finance market takes a hit in August

The consumer used car finance market reported a fall in new business of 6% by both value and volume in August, compared with the same month in 2025. In the eight months to August 2026, new business volumes in this…

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Used hybrid vehicle ads reach record high in September

The number of used hybrid vehicles advertised for sale in the UK reached a record high in September, according to MarketCheck. Stock levels approached the 100,000 mark for the first time as a total of 99,237 used hybrid vehicles were…

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MT Analysis: Can Chinese be premium?

By Guy Bird The recent sales momentum behind mainstream Chinese brands in Europe is without question. But can Chinese premium brands follow suit? Motor  Trader talks to some of the brands aiming to do just that, plus an independent branding…

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South African CMH group reports ‘sharp depreciation’ in Chinese used car values

Combined Motor Holdings, a leading dealer group in the South African market, has reported concerns over the residual values of Chinese cars introduced to the market four to five years ago. In its interim results for the six months to…

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Arnold Clark enhances retail operations with greater use of vehicle data

Arnold Clark has integrated Solera cap hpi information into its systems to improve the customer experience, strengthen vehicle checks and improve buying and pricing decisions. The approach brings together vehicle identification, valuations, mileage, provenance and condition information, giving staff access…

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Fuel costs continue to push drivers to consider EVs

New battery electric vehicle (BEV) configurations on Carwow hit a new high in September, rising to 40%. The uplift coincided with the latest peak in fuel prices, with the RAC noting diesel had reached a national average of 199.33p per…

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Geely plans to double sales to 45,000 in 2027 from growing network

Geely Auto is targeting 45,000 registrations in 2027—more than double its 2026 sales target and giving it 2% share of the UK forecast market of 2.245 million units. It aims to have 100 sites open by the end of 2026…

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