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Top Motor Trader News

New Car Market Returns to Growth

Electric Vehicles · United Kingdom

New Car Market Returns to Growth

67% Left coverage: 6 sources

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said 150,070 new cars were registered last month.See the Story

Bad News for Tesla: Britain Is Going Bonkers for Chinese Cars

Tesla · United Kingdom

Bad News for Tesla: Britain Is Going Bonkers for Chinese Cars

Coverage: 2 sources

BYD's sales rose by over 400% in the UK in May. John Keeble/Getty ImagesSales of BYD and other Chinese EVs are surging in tariff-free UK, even as Tesla's plummet.One analyst told BI it's proof that in a straight fight, BYD can quickly take market share from legacy automakers.The US imposed 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs last year, and Elon Musk warned that they could "demolish" Western rivals. Tesla might be safe from Chinese EV competition in the …See the Story

Vauxhall Grandland Electric Gains 4WD Variant with 321bhp

Vauxhall Grandland Electric Gains 4WD Variant with 321bhp

New range-topping SUV is the first electric Vauxhall to be offered with a dual-motor powertrain The Vauxhall Grandland Electric has gained a dual-motor variant, making it the first electric car from the British brand to send power to all four corners. Topping the line-up, the new SUV uses the same set-up as its Peugeot e-3008 and Peugeot e-5008 cousins. This combines the standard Grandland Electric's front-mounted 210bhp motor with a 111bhp moto…See the Story

Government Spending Review Lacks Clarity on EV Market Support

The Government’s Spending Review has earmarked £1.4bn to support the continued uptake of EVs, but hasn’t given enough detail on how this money will be deployed.Rachel Reeves · United Kingdom See the Story

AMT Auto acquires Redline Specialist Cars in strategic expansion

Leeds-based AMT Auto has acquired independent prestige car dealer Redline Specialist Cars in a move that significantly expands its footprint across the UK automotive market.England · England See the Story

Final nomination deadline extension for Motor Trader’s WiMIA

The final deadline for nominations for the Motor Trader Women in Motor Industry Awards (WiMIA) is Friday 20 June 2025. The inaugural Women in Motor Industry Awards have seen an incredible response – with nominations pouring in to celebrate the women and male allies making a real impact across the sector. To ensure every deserving name has the chance to be recognised, we’re allowing a final window for submissions. Nominations will now close on Fr…London, England · London Read Article

Donnelly Group expands with Volkswagen group stable in 2025

Donnelly Group is adding Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Skoda and Cupra to the Dungannon site in 2025 facilitated by a £7m investment in facilities. In addition, Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Skoda will open in Ballymena, giving Donnelly Group responsibility for all VW Group brands outside of Belfast. The moves were flagged up in accounts posted at Companies House which saw the Northern Ireland dealer deliver pre-tax profits in 2024 decline 3.7% to…Volkswagen · Ballymena Read Article

Stewart Rose celebrates 40 years of service with Bowker Motor Group

Bowker Motor Group has recognised group service manager Stewart Rose for completing 40 years of continuous service with the company. Stewart Rose joined Bowker Motor Group in 1985 as an apprentice technician at the Accrington dealership. Over the past four decades, he has held various roles including workshop foreman, technical adviser, and workshop controller before becoming BMW group service manager, responsible for the Blackburn and Preston B…Lancashire · Lancashire Read Article

Customers are paying repair bills outs of hours, says Bumper

Over two-thirds (67%) of customers using Bumper’s PayLater service are completing transactions remotely out of hours and 33% of PayNow transactions, which facilitate direct payments via card or Pay by Bank, are happening when dealerships are closed. Most of the repair work is related to Vehicle Health Check (VHC) advisories. Daniel Christie, Bumper’s head of sales, said: “By expanding the number of rooftops utilising our services and integrating…Auto Read Article

IMI Unveils New Leadership with Graeme Potts Appointed Chair

Eden Automotive chief Graeme Potts is to take the helm as chair of the board at the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)United Kingdom · United Kingdom See the Story

Baylis Group named UK top performing retailer in inaugural Stellantis Club of Excellence

The inaugural Stellantis Club of Excellence hosted 100 dealers, 10 countries, in a competition for its retailers who have achieved the best customer satisfaction. The winner of the competition in the UK market was the Baylis Group. The award was presented by Eurig Druce, Group Managing Director, Stellantis UK, and Tobias Gubitz, Global Sales Director, Vauxhall/Opel, during the event in Turin, Italy. Druce said: “Without doubt, I believe that we …United Kingdom · United Kingdom Read Article

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