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Motor Trader Golf Day 2026 Winners revealed
5+ hour, 46+ min ago (272+ words) Posted by: Jasleen Mann in Latest News Thursday, 2 July 2026 0 Over 90 players enjoyed a fantastic day on the famous Brabazon course, and a BBQ sponsored by Aviloo, at the 2026 Motor Trader Golf Day on 30 June. The 2026 Motor Trader Cup was won…...
Dealers warned of prolonged shortage of nearly-new cars
8+ hour, 1+ min ago (404+ words) Posted by: Jasleen Mann in Latest News Thursday, 2 July 2026 0 Britain's used car market is facing a prolonged shortage of one-to-three-year-old vehicles, warns Solera cap hpi. Historic registration data, Department for Transport attrition modelling, and Solera cap hpi's new car registration…...
Waylands represents Chinese EV brand Aion in Cardiff
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (345+ words) Posted by: John Kirwan in Latest News Thursday, 2 July 2026 0 Waylands Automotive has signed up with Chinese EV carmaker Aion to represent the brand in Cardiff. Aion, part of the GAC group, is a recent entrant to the UK market intent…...
Motor Trader finance award winner Carmoola is fastest growing company in sector
8+ hour, 12+ min ago (318+ words) Posted by: John Kirwan in Latest News Thursday, 2 July 2026 0 Carmoola, winner of the Motor Trader Finance Provider of the Year at the Independent Dealer Awards 2026, has been ranked first in the finance category and the fifth overall in the Growth…...
SLM sees MD change as Mark Phillips retires after 47 years with group
8+ hour, 50+ min ago (333+ words) Posted by: John Kirwan in Latest News Thursday, 2 July 2026 0 SLM Group has announced the retirement of managing director, Mark Phillips, after a 47-year career with the business. The move coincided with the appointment of Jason Barlow as his successor from…...
Autotrader launches dedicated You Tube channel for UK dealer community
8+ hour, 38+ min ago (416+ words) Posted by: Jasleen Mann in Latest News Thursday, 2 July 2026 0 Autotrader has launched a dedicated You Tube channel, dubbed The Keys, for the UK's automotive retail community. Built on the principle of "For Dealers. About Dealers. , the channel is a hub…...
Used car prices remain strong in H1 2026
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (422+ words) Posted by: Jasleen Mann in Latest News Wednesday, 1 July 2026 0 Used car prices remained strong and dealer stock levels remained constant in June, according to the latest Cazoo Market View. The average price of a used car on Cazoo was "17, 471 in…...
Steer Automotive hits acquisition trail with Perfect Paint deal
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (218+ words) Posted by: John Kirwan in Latest News Wednesday, 1 July 2026 0 Steer Automotive Group has acquired Perfect Paint Centres in Buckinghamshire." Following completion, Perfect Paint will operate as Steer Prestige Milton Keynes. Perfect Paint, in business for 24 years, is a manufacturer-approved prestige…...
RAC announces winner of the Mobile Mechanic of the Year award
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (337+ words) Posted by: John Kirwan in Latest News Tuesday, 30 June 2026 0 A vehicle service and repair technician who has been with the RAC for two years has won the "RAC Mobile Mechanic of the Year" award. Jack Halstead has 14 years" of experience…...
Donnelly Group to represent Leapmotor in Northern Ireland
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (279+ words) Posted by: John Kirwan in Latest News Monday, 29 June 2026 0 Donnelly Group has been appointed to represent Leapmotor in Northern Ireland from its Belfast and Mallusk showrooms. Leapmotor, which is a Stellantis brand, has initially entered the Northern Ireland market with…...