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Motor charity Ben launches neurodiversity training scheme

Ben, the automotive industry charity, has launched a free online neurodiversity training programme called Embracing Neurodiversity, during National Inclusion Week. According to Ben’s Health & Wellbeing survey, 1 in 7 automotive workers identify as neurodivergent. These workers are significantly more…

Group 1 to pump 20k a year part-ex vehicles through BCA

Group 1 has struck a deal with BCA to pump up to 20,000 cars a year through the online auction. All vehicles are pre-sale prepared and all eligible cars are offered under the BCA Assured scheme. The renewed Group 1…

Howards boosts turnover in 2025 with Kia, Leapmotor and used car expansion

Howard Motor Group continued to expand in 2025 as turnover rose 4% to £223.9m, although pre-tax profit fell 3.4% to £4.23m. The group completed a major refurbishment of its Toyota dealership in Weston-super-Mare during the year. It also introduced Leapmotor…

Chery scales up plans for the UK with new models on the way

Chery is scaling up its UK range over the next 12 months by launching four new and refreshed models. The Chinese carmaker will launch its first EV in the UK and provide enhancements to the Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) system…

Rygor Group recognised as Great Place to Work for fifth consecutive year

Rygor Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for the fifth consecutive year. The certification follows the company’s participation in the national survey, which gathers feedback directly from employees across the business and measures workplace culture, trust,…

Vertu Silverlink wins top global Hyundai dealer award

Vertu Hyundai Silverlink has been named as the winner of the Comprehensive Dealer of the Year’ award at the Hyundai Global Dealer of the Year Awards. The award recognises strong all-round performance across the business and consistent delivery across key…

Used diesel sales take a 15% hit in Q2 as demand weakens

Used diesel sales took a hit in Q2 with volumes “falling sharply” behind recent years. According to Marketcheck data, a total of 382,350 used diesel vehicles were sold between April and July 2026. That compares with 438,421 during the same…