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What does successful dealer marketing look like right now?Waylands was named Marketing Strategy of the Year at the AM Aw...
05/06/2026

What does successful dealer marketing look like right now?

Waylands was named Marketing Strategy of the Year at the AM Awards 2026 after reshaping its approach around local insight, customer behaviour and more personalised communications.

The results included stronger website traffic, more sales enquiries and a lower cost-per-sale.

It is one of the standout stories featured in the AM Awards 2026 special report.

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BMW Group Financial Services and Alphabet have announced a UK and Ireland leadership reshuffle.Ursula Wingfield will bec...
04/06/2026

BMW Group Financial Services and Alphabet have announced a UK and Ireland leadership reshuffle.

Ursula Wingfield will become chief executive officer from August 1, with Mike Dennett moving into a wider European role.

The changes also include a new chief financial officer appointment for the UK and Ireland business.

Read more on the leadership changes in the comments.

The UK new car market recorded its strongest May since 2019, helped by rising private buyer demand and stronger EV regis...
04/06/2026

The UK new car market recorded its strongest May since 2019, helped by rising private buyer demand and stronger EV registrations.

SMMT figures show overall registrations rose 7.1%, while BEV demand increased sharply during the month.

But despite the growth, the market remains below this year’s ZEV mandate target.

Is the EV transition gaining enough momentum?

See the full story and top 10 models in the comments.

Citnow Group has launched DataHub AI, a new platform designed to help dealers get more value from their data.The system ...
03/06/2026

Citnow Group has launched DataHub AI, a new platform designed to help dealers get more value from their data.

The system brings customer and vehicle information from multiple dealership systems into one place, allowing users to ask questions in plain English and receive instant insights.

As AI becomes more embedded in automotive retail, could better data access help dealers make faster decisions?

Read more in the comments ⬇️

The IAAF is calling for a mandatory minimum MOT fee of £54.85 to help properly fund the UK’s testing network.It argues t...
03/06/2026

The IAAF is calling for a mandatory minimum MOT fee of £54.85 to help properly fund the UK’s testing network.

It argues that years of discounting have put pressure on testing stations, with the maximum MOT fee unchanged since 2010.

But new research also shows many motorists are facing rising repair bills when their vehicles fail an MOT.

Should MOT pricing change, or would that add too much pressure on drivers?

Read the full story in the comments ⬇️

Westfield Sportscars has been acquired from administration by Dutch company Driving Fun.The British sports car brand is ...
02/06/2026

Westfield Sportscars has been acquired from administration by Dutch company Driving Fun.

The British sports car brand is known for its lightweight, rear-wheel-drive models inspired by the Lotus Seven.

Its new owner says it plans to continue existing models, with more road and track cars to follow.

Read more on Westfield’s next chapter in the comments.

Cambria Automobiles has acquired Bentley and McLaren New Forest from Harwoods.The two dealerships will join Cambria’s Gr...
02/06/2026

Cambria Automobiles has acquired Bentley and McLaren New Forest from Harwoods.

The two dealerships will join Cambria’s Grange Motors luxury retail division, strengthening its presence in the South of England.

The deal adds two more premium brands to Cambria’s growing luxury portfolio.

Read more on the acquisition in the comments.

Honda has launched a new warranty programme that stays with the vehicle when it is sold.The service-activated scheme giv...
01/06/2026

Honda has launched a new warranty programme that stays with the vehicle when it is sold.

The service-activated scheme gives approved used buyers access to up to eight years of cover, as long as servicing requirements are met through Honda retailers.

Could this help make used Honda models more attractive to buyers?

Read how it works in the comments ⬇️

Lithia UK has acquired three Jaguar Land Rover dealerships from Group 1 as part of its ongoing network expansion.The Der...
01/06/2026

Lithia UK has acquired three Jaguar Land Rover dealerships from Group 1 as part of its ongoing network expansion.

The Derby, Chester and Preston sites will now move into the Lithia UK portfolio, strengthening its JLR representation in the UK.

The deal follows a series of recent acquisitions by the AM100 dealer group.

Read more on the latest acquisition in the comments ⬇️

Arnold Clark has been refused planning permission for a new dealership, workshop, MOT centre and car wash in Knowsley.Th...
29/05/2026

Arnold Clark has been refused planning permission for a new dealership, workshop, MOT centre and car wash in Knowsley.

The proposed site formed part of a major mixed-use development, but the local council raised concerns over how the land had been allocated.

The decision highlights some of the planning challenges facing dealer groups looking to expand.

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