Motor Trade News

Geely EV brand Zeekr appoints UK CCO ahead of launch Tom Johnson, the former regional director for the UK, Ireland and MENA at INEOS Automotive, has been selected for the role.

Tjekvik generates £17.6m of value-add revenue for dealers in H1 Just under 139,000 value-add items were sold in total, along with 68,000 service plans, a 23% year-on-year increase.

RAC warns UK drivers exposed to global events as diesel up 4p in 10 days Oil prices have risen from $70 on 6th July to just under $90, contributing to the increase.

Land Rover showcases restoration capabilities with Range Rover Classic The restoration took more than 2,000 hours and the car was matched to the Range Rover SV Ultra.

Aston Barclay integrates into BCA remarketing network The remarketing centres in Chelmsford, Donington Park, Prees Heath, Wakefield, and Westbury have joined the BCA family.

JAECOO 7 emerges as most in-demand new car of H1 2026 – Carwow The Kia Sportage was the second most in-demand new car and the most in-demand used car.

IMI calls on Burnham to prioritise automotive skills and ZEV Mandate It warned that without urgent action from Government, the gap between the complexity of vehicles and the workforce will widen.

Alfa Romeo sees UK sales rise 24% in H1, driven by Junior The Junior became Alfa Romeo's best-selling model worldwide, followed by the Tonale, outperforming the Stelvio and Giula. #AutomotiveIndustry #CarSales #ElectricVehicles #MotorRetail

In2tec Ltd contributes circular electronics tech to JLR Project Cornerstone Project Cornerstone aims to bring together supply chain partners to explore how circular economy principles can be embedded into vehicle design. #CircularEconomy #AutomotiveInnovation #SustainableTechnology #JLR

Arnold Clark opens dedicated Genesis dealer in Glasgow It is Scotland's only dedicated Genesis dealer, with Genesis Studio Edinburgh being the brand's only other location. #AutomotiveRetail #MotorIndustry #Genesis #LuxuryCars