Vertu Motors is appointing two managing directors from January 1, in moves to strengthen the AM100 group's senior leadership structure and free Robert Forrester to focus on OEM relationships and execution of group strategy.

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09.10.2025

Industry backs FCA focus on fairness but warns of operational tests to come | Market insight

Industry welcomes FCA’s fair and clear £8.2bn motor finance redress plan but warns lenders face major challenges tracing historic records.

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09.10.2025

Cox Automotive adopts CitNOW imaging tech across Manheim Vehicle Services | Supplier news

Cox Automotive has introduced new in-house vehicle imaging technology across its Manheim Vehicle Services sites through a partnership with CitNOW Group.

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09.10.2025

Rising new car prices open door for Chinese brands, says SVA | Market insight

Higher new car prices have created the perfect opportunity for Chinese manufacturers to establish themselves in the UK market, according to SVA.

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09.10.2025

NFDA urges government to back automotive sector in Autumn Budget | Market insight

The NFDA has called on the government to provide greater clarity and support for the automotive retail sector in its upcoming Autumn Budget.

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09.10.2025

Dealership visits build the most confidence for car buyers, Motors research finds | Market insight

Visiting dealerships remains the most confidence-building part of the car buying journey, according to new research from Motors.

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09.10.2025

JLR counts cost of cyber hack with UK retail sales down 32% | Manufacturer News

JLR has reported a 32.3% drop in UK retail sales for Q2 of its financial year, as the cyber-attack hit volumes across its dealer network.

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09.10.2025

Vertu Motors posts record revenues but profits dip 9.5% amid market disruption | Car dealer news

Vertu has reported record revenues in H1 but a 9.5% fall in pre-tax profit, as it faced a challenging new car market and disruption from the JLR cyber attack.

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09.10.2025

Amazon partners with dealers for used car sales for the first time | Market insight

Amazon has expanded its US auto retail platform to include used vehicles, allowing dealers to list their second-hand stock directly on the site.

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08.10.2025

Auto Trader launches brand campaign to win over younger buyers | Supplier news

Auto Trader has launched a new multi-million-pound brand campaign designed to boost the prominence of its automotive platform among younger car buyers.

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08.10.2025

Hendy marks 170 colleagues with 25 years’ service milestone | Car dealer news

AM100 dealership group Hendy has celebrated the careers of 170 employees who have each completed 25 years or more with the business

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08.10.2025

FCA to launch consultation on car loan commission redress tonight | Supplier news

The Financial Conduct Authority is set to launch its consultation on proposals for redress for consumers who it deems were mis-sold car loans after the London Stock Exchange closes this afternoon.

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08.10.2025

Jigcar raises £3m to accelerate AI-driven transport solution | Supplier news

AI-powered vehicle transport platform Jigcar has secured £3 million in seed funding to accelerate its next phase of growth

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08.10.2025

AI would help one in five car buyers decide, Motor Ombudsman finds | Market insight

Almost one in five UK drivers would turn to artificial intelligence for help choosing their next car, according to new research by The Motor Ombudsman.

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08.10.2025

JLR to restart production, launches supplier financing measures after cyber attack | Manufacturer News

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) it to begin the phased restart of manufacturing operations tomorrow

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08.10.2025

Van market slips -2.1% in September as EV uptake hits record high | Market insight

Deliveries of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) fell by -2.1% in the September plate-change month

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08.10.2025

FCA's car loans commission scheme to include cases back as far as 2007 (UPDATED) | Market insight

The Financial Conduct Authority has revealed its proposals for compensating car buyers who are eligible for mis-sold motor finance claims.

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07.10.2025

EV grant shows limited impact on sales despite £31m cost, says New AutoMotive | Market insight

Analysis finds BEV market share unchanged as Ford and VW capture most of early funding

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07.10.2025

Advertisement feature: What is an AI strategy and why do dealers need one? | AM-online

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07.10.2025

Mon Motors strengthens leadership with senior appointments | Car dealer news

Family-owned motor retail group Mon Motors has bolstered its senior leadership team with the appointment of two experienced directors.

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07.10.2025

Trio in late-night rampage at Ford dealership receive justice | Car dealer news

Three youths sentenced after a late-night rampage at an Ulverston Ford dealership caused more than £63,000 worth of damage in a reckless spree.

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07.10.2025

Renault warns customers after cyber attack on personal data | Manufacturer News

No financial details stolen, but names, contact information and vehicle data accessed

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05.10.2025

Almost two in five of September's 75-plate cars have a plug, SMMT shows | Market insight

Plug-in cars accounted for nearly two in every five (35.5%) of September's new car registrations, as the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) recorded the strongest plate-change September since 2020 at 312,687 units.

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04.10.2025

Harris Maxus UK names Steve Hunt as managing director | Manufacturer News

Harris Maxus UK has appointed Steve Hunt as its new managing director, charged with accelerating its growth strategy in the light-to-medium-duty commercial vehicle sector.

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04.10.2025

Farizon launches Big 4 offer with warranty, servicing and charging bundle | Manufacturer News

Geely’s commercial vehicle division Farizon has unveiled a new incentive for its SV electric van range.

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04.10.2025

John Clark Motor Group makes acquisition of Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda sites | Car dealer news

John Clark Motor Group has increased its representation with Volkswagen Group in its latest acquisition.

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04.10.2025

NAMA sets professionalism benchmark with licensing scheme | Supplier news

The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has unveiled its new Licensed Auctioneer Scheme

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04.10.2025

Demand fuels used price growth as fleet sales tighten supply | Market insight

The used car market is entering the final quarter of the year in robust health, with demand, retail prices and sales volumes all holding firm

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04.10.2025

KGM appoints dealer commercial managers to strengthen sales team | Manufacturer News

KGM Motors UK has appointed Jonathan La Porte and Richard Clarke as dealer commercial managers

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04.10.2025

Honda tops 2025 What Car? reliability survey | Manufacturer News

Honda Motor Europe UK has secured first place in the 2025 What Car? Reliability Survey, achieving an overall score of 96.6%.

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04.10.2025

Big Motoring World boosts EV finance offer amid rising demand | Car dealer news

Big Motoring World is enhancing its electric vehicle (EV) finance contribution offer following strong customer demand

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04.10.2025

Fix Auto bucks market slowdown with £7.5m investment drive | Supplier news

Fix Auto UK franchise partners are committing more than £7.5 million to new sites, upgrades and advanced repair capabilities

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04.10.2025

Volvo and Waylands join expert EV panel at Automotive Management Live | Automotive Management Live

A panel of experts will debate the impact of the ZEV mandate and the ECG on the UK car market at Automotive Management Live on November 12 at the NEC.

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03.10.2025

Stellantis and B-Parts launch used parts offer to repairers | Manufacturer News

Stellantis, through its sustainable aftersales brand Sustainera, has officially launched a used parts programme for its UK repairers in partnership with B-Parts.

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03.10.2025

Cyber attack hits buyer sentiment for used JLR cars as Land Rover values surge | Market insight

Jaguar Land Rover’s cyber attack continues to reverberate, with new data revealing a split picture between consumer sentiment and trade fundamentals.

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03.10.2025

Europcar alliance set to streamline courtesy car provision for NBRA members | Supplier news

Europcar Mobility Solutions UK has struck a partnership with the National Body Repair Association (NBRA)

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03.10.2025

AM100 dealer group snapped up in latest Lithia acquisition | Car dealer news

Lithia UK has acquired a highly profitable AM100 dealer group in a move that strengthens its position as one of Jaguar Land Rover’s largest retail partners

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03.10.2025

Oxford Street's Future Stores aims to redefine car showroom experience | Supplier news

Car brands including Mercedes-Benz, Renault and Tesla are taking their latest models to the £20m Future Stores venue on Oxford Street.

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03.10.2025

Supplier cash squeeze exposes fragility in JLR supply chain | Manufacturer News

Parts makers in Jaguar Land Rover’s supply chain say they are being pushed to the brink of collapse by the cyber attack that has halted production

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02.10.2025

Research finds failing to offer test drives risks losing customers | Market insight

Failing to offer test drives is damaging customer satisfaction and undermining loyalty, according to new research by JudgeService.

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AM100 dealer group appoints two managing directors | Car dealer news

Industry backs FCA focus on fairness but warns of operational tests to come | Market insight

Cox Automotive adopts CitNOW imaging tech across Manheim Vehicle Services | Supplier news

Rising new car prices open door for Chinese brands, says SVA | Market insight

NFDA urges government to back automotive sector in Autumn Budget | Market insight

Dealership visits build the most confidence for car buyers, Motors research finds | Market insight

JLR counts cost of cyber hack with UK retail sales down 32% | Manufacturer News

Vertu Motors posts record revenues but profits dip 9.5% amid market disruption | Car dealer news

Amazon partners with dealers for used car sales for the first time | Market insight

Auto Trader launches brand campaign to win over younger buyers | Supplier news

Hendy marks 170 colleagues with 25 years’ service milestone | Car dealer news

FCA to launch consultation on car loan commission redress tonight | Supplier news

Jigcar raises £3m to accelerate AI-driven transport solution | Supplier news

AI would help one in five car buyers decide, Motor Ombudsman finds | Market insight

JLR to restart production, launches supplier financing measures after cyber attack | Manufacturer News

Van market slips -2.1% in September as EV uptake hits record high | Market insight

FCA's car loans commission scheme to include cases back as far as 2007 (UPDATED) | Market insight

EV grant shows limited impact on sales despite £31m cost, says New AutoMotive | Market insight

Advertisement feature: What is an AI strategy and why do dealers need one? | AM-online

Mon Motors strengthens leadership with senior appointments | Car dealer news

Trio in late-night rampage at Ford dealership receive justice | Car dealer news

Renault warns customers after cyber attack on personal data | Manufacturer News

Almost two in five of September's 75-plate cars have a plug, SMMT shows | Market insight

Harris Maxus UK names Steve Hunt as managing director | Manufacturer News

Farizon launches Big 4 offer with warranty, servicing and charging bundle | Manufacturer News

John Clark Motor Group makes acquisition of Audi, Volkswagen, Skoda sites | Car dealer news

NAMA sets professionalism benchmark with licensing scheme | Supplier news

Demand fuels used price growth as fleet sales tighten supply | Market insight

KGM appoints dealer commercial managers to strengthen sales team | Manufacturer News

Honda tops 2025 What Car? reliability survey | Manufacturer News

Big Motoring World boosts EV finance offer amid rising demand | Car dealer news

Fix Auto bucks market slowdown with £7.5m investment drive | Supplier news

Volvo and Waylands join expert EV panel at Automotive Management Live | Automotive Management Live

Stellantis and B-Parts launch used parts offer to repairers | Manufacturer News

Cyber attack hits buyer sentiment for used JLR cars as Land Rover values surge | Market insight

Europcar alliance set to streamline courtesy car provision for NBRA members | Supplier news

AM100 dealer group snapped up in latest Lithia acquisition | Car dealer news

Oxford Street's Future Stores aims to redefine car showroom experience | Supplier news

Supplier cash squeeze exposes fragility in JLR supply chain | Manufacturer News

Research finds failing to offer test drives risks losing customers | Market insight

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