Automotive Management

04/09/2026

The UK new car market grew 13.7% year on year in August, with 94,236 registrations, the strongest August total since biannual plate changes were introduced.

Retail registrations rose 19%, while EVs took 29.8% of the market.

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04/09/2026

XPENG has appointed Claes Persson as managing director of its new UK national sales company.

Persson has led Xpeng Motors Norway since 2022 and will now oversee the brand’s strategic and commercial development in the UK.

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04/09/2026

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03/09/2026

Mazda is targeting a 60% increase in accessory sales by the end of 2026 through a new incentive programme for showroom staff.

The aim is to help dealers generate more aftersales profit by making accessories a bigger part of the vehicle sales conversation.

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03/09/2026

Lepas has opened UK orders for the new L8 PHEV, with prices starting from £34,900.

Eligible customers who complete a test drive and then order and register the car by September 30 can receive a £500 voucher towards the OTR price.

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02/09/2026

Swansway Motor Group is investing several million pounds in a new fleet super hub with capacity for up to 3,000 vehicles.

The facility near Nantwich will centralise storage, pre-delivery inspection and preparation, while also including EV charging and rooftop solar.

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02/09/2026

XPENG is taking direct control of its UK business through a new national sales company as it increases investment in its dealer network and customer experience.

International Motors will continue to provide operational support and local distribution expertise under the new structure.

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02/09/2026

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01/09/2026

Dealers are being left responsible for increasingly complex vehicle faults while manufacturers control much of the software and technical information needed to fix them.

Warranty Solutions Group is calling for a debate over whether responsibility under the Consumer Rights Act should better reflect where technical control actually sits.

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01/09/2026

International Motors has appointed David Clark to lead Foton’s UK launch and help build its new dealer network.

The Chinese manufacturer will introduce the Tunland pick-up alongside three Cavan C1 electric vans, with UK pricing and launch dates still to be confirmed.

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