Volkswagen Group has confirmed it is to return to the franchised sales model for electric vehicles from VW, VW Commercial Vehicles, Audi and Skoda following a review of the agency plans exclusively

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has intervened to protect lenders exposed to the legal cases surrounding car finance mis-selling. According to the FT.com, the Treasury has sought permission to intervene in

A record attendance of more than 1,000 guests from over 800 retailers at the latest Stellantis UK annual confidence in Manchester saw delegates hear detailed plans of the group’s nine brands over

A recent retailer conference for Xpeng was so oversubscribed, “it was standing room only,” IM MD William Brown told Auto Retail Agenda. “We are not dismissing any interest at this stage, but all

Ford is Britain’s worst-performing big brand in electric cars, with just a 6.8% ZEV mix in the first 11 months of the year. New AutoMotive forecasts it could be 7k cars short of its ZEV target; with

Arnold Clark has acquired family-run North Tyneside retailer Wingrove Motor Company. Founded in 1925, Wingrove was the largest family-owned and operated retailer in the North East. Its sites have now

Vertu CEO Robert Forrester says the ZEV Mandate and 2030 ICE ban are “wreaking havoc in the motor sector”. In an op-ed last week, he said manufacturers are “exasperated” by the UK stepping out

Retailers could see improved profit from finance sales once the legislation around commission payments has been clarified and finalised, according to Auto Trader CEO Nathan Coe. Speaking to Auto

In a weekend OpEd, business secretary Jonathan Reynolds said the government is determined to work with the car industry to increase take-up, boost jobs and hit emissions targets – but added the

Dacia, which currently has 144 retail sites, is preparing for a change in its network structure in mid-2025, says UK and Ireland brand director Luke Broad. The value brand will move to a hub and spoke

Without government incentives to stimulate retail and LCV electric vehicle demand, Ford could be forced to cut the supply of petrol and diesel cars, according to Ford managing director Lisa Brankin.