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Big Motoring World High Court trial gets underway
Former Big Motoring World boss Peter Waddell is in the High Court fighting to wrest back control of the business. He is suing his own business after being sacked over allegations he made offensive comments towards staff. In 2022, Waddell…
Glyn Hopkin renews part-exchange deal with BCA
Glyn Hopkin has signed a remarketing deal renewal with BCA that will offer around 12,000 vehicles. The dealer group was founded in 1993 and is one of the UK’s largest independent automotive dealership networks transitioning to an Employee Ownership Trust…
Pressure builds in EVs and pre-registrations in January
The UK used car market rebounded in January following December’s seasonal slowdown but new data suggests underlying pressure is building in both the EV and pre-registration segments. Rupert Pontin, head of insight and communications at Brego, said: “January delivered…
Suzuki appoints Murley Auto as new retail partner
Suzuki GB has appointed Murley Auto as a new Suzuki retail partner, with the opening of a brand-new dealership in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. The Suzuki dealership, located on Western Road, creates four new jobs locally including two sales roles, a service…
Motor Ombudsman and Radius Law Automotive Business & Law Conference
The Motor Ombudsman and Radius Law, the provider of legal services to the motor industry, are coming together to host their 5th Automotive Insights – Business & Law Conference, on Wednesday 20th May 2026. The automotive sector is undergoing rapid…
AFVs more popular than ICE
Hybrids and EVs are now more popular fuel choices than petrol and diesel cars for buyers considering their next purchase, according to the latest Consumer Insight Panel from MOTORS & Cazoo. The research polled the views of 2,001 car buyers…
Hendy adds Chery to its Portsmouth showroom
Hendy Group has added Chery to its showroom in Portsmouth, operating alongside the existing Hendy Ford Store. The new Chery site on Southampton Road will stock and offer test drives for the full Chery UK model range, including the Tiggo…