Video interview: Pendragon results delay not due to going concern fears as Bill Berman predicts strong bounce back
Pendragon CEO Bill Berman has told Car Dealer that the group’s delayed results were not due to any ‘going concern’...
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Deadline for dealers entering industry-first Car Dealer Top 100 league table is September 30
Time is running out for dealers to enter the the first ever Car Dealer Top 100 – an unprecedented picture...
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Nissan aims to give ‘Re-Leaf’ to disaster zones with emergency response concept car
Nissan has created an emergency response vehicle based on its all-electric Leaf that's designed to provide a mobile power supply...
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Waste not, want not – JLR to use recycled plastic, fabric and fishing nets for mats and trims
Jaguar Land Rover is to use a special fibre made from ocean and landfill waste inside future models. Floor mats...
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Pendragon lost £31m in the first half of the year as pandemic bit, but summer trading has been healthy
Pendragon lost £31m in the first half of the year as it battled lockdown restrictions which had a huge impact...
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Sept 29 round-up: Lockdown restrictions tighten; Small firms plan cuts; Traders turn bullish; MX-30 pricing
Here are the headlines on Tuesday, September 29 Tighter lockdown measures for parts of North East Tougher restrictions banning people...
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Food for thought as Porsche Centre Preston teams up with Michelin-starred restaurant
Porsche Centre Preston has signed a commercial agreement with a top restaurant in Lancashire. The deal with Moor Hall Restaurant...
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Uber wins appeal to operate in London and deemed ‘fit and proper’
A judge has ruled Uber is 'fit and proper' to run its ride-hailing service in London and will grant a...
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Apprentices facing jobs threat are thrown lifeline by SMMT with new £100,000 scheme
The jobs of apprentices working in the automotive industry at the moment have been given a lifeline by the SMMT....
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Youngsters flock to driving as coronavirus restrictions get stricter
Youngsters are making a U-turn on shunning driving and are searching for cars instead, new data reveals. Auto Trader has...
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How using your own website to buy used cars can help solve your restocking problems
Used car dealers should think about setting up a strategy to buy used cars from customers to help avoid empty...
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Used car values rise again in September and could carry on holding firm into 2021
Used car values are more than seven per cent of where they were a year ago, new figures reveal. Data...
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GardX KleenAir Steri-7: The best sanitisation solution to help keep your staff, customers and business safe
GardX International have the solution to help provide your staff and customers with the confidence that you have taken the...
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Christmas bonus ahead as Motorpoint looks to create 30 jobs with transformation of ex-Jennings site
Thirty jobs are being created in Stockton-on-Tees as Motorpoint transforms a former Jennings site. The used car supermarket aims to...
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Big surprises as the slowest-selling used cars currently on the market revealed by Auto Trader
Auto Trader has revealed the slowest-selling used cars currently on the market – and there are some big surprises. The...
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Dealership left with near-£16,000 bill after vandals slash tyres on 40 cars
A dealership in Kettering has been left counting the cost after vandals struck and slashed all the tyres on 40...
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Buyers still want to visit dealerships following Covid-19 restrictions
Coronavirus restrictions aren't putting off car buyers new research has found, with the majority saying they will visit a dealership...
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Government may have to step in and incentivise car buyers with a scrappage scheme or VAT cut, believes Pendragon boss
Pendragon CEO Bill Berman believes the government will ‘have to’ step in and incentivise car buyers later this year. If...
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Current sales boom for new and used cars is not being driven by pent-up demand, says Vertu Motors boss
Vertu Motors boss Robert Forrester does not believe the current sales boom for new and used cars is being driven...
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Investigation: How are new car sales performing so far in September? We ask dealers up and down the country
Car dealers across the country are reporting an incredibly strong September as new car buyers clamour to get behind the...
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Car Dealer Live Special: On the used car supermarket shop floor dealing with the rush for second hand car sales
The early bird catches the worm in the used car sales game and for dealer principal Ben Goodwin that can...
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Car dealers must check Business Interruption policies now to avoid missing out on thousands
Lawyers are warning car dealers 'must engage now' to avoid missing out on Business Interruption insurance claims worth potentially millions...
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Whether it’s lost, stolen or not arrived from the DVLA, here’s everything you need to know about the V5C registration certificate
The V5C is a critical part of the sales process, as a new certificate means you've become the new registered...
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UPDATED: Employers within rights to warn staff holidaying in quarantined areas of disciplinary action
This feature was originally published on August 21, 2020 and has been regularly updated since to reflect the changing quarantine...
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Car dealer disruptor: What is Drover cars and how does it differ from leasing?
Car subscriptions are becoming increasingly popular as drivers start to question if they really need to own a vehicle and...
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GardX KleenAir Steri-7: The best sanitisation solution to help keep your staff, customers and business safe
GardX International have the solution to help provide your staff and customers with the confidence that you have taken the...
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Content is king when it comes to reaching car buyers
At heycar, we’re not shy about our mission to raise the bar both for dealers and for car buyers. We’re...
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Used car market continues to soar as more people avoid perils of public transport
With many commuters continuing to avoid public transport, the used car market is showing no signs of slowing down. Most...
Read moreFinance firms must work more closely with dealers as new rules loom, says iVendi
Motor finance firms have to work now with vehicle retailers and technology providers ahead of new FCA rules coming in...
Read moreUsed car prices are up 7.4 per cent with 19 weeks of consecutive growth recorded
Used car prices are now up 7.4 per cent compared to the same time last year, says Auto Trader. The...
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Auto Trader joins forces with comparethemarket.com to launch free insurance service for used cars
Auto Trader and comparethemarket.com have hooked up to launch a free service that lets people browsing used car adverts get...
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Big Mike: Percy the Punto is the perfect pleaser – I’ve no time for the new Corsa
I know I’m a grumpy old man and it’s my job to not accept new technology, but I recently had...
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Blog: Car dealers are all just unpaid tax collectors
David Cheadle, the managing director of West Midlands-based Cheadle Motors, writes for Car Dealer Magazine about the iniquities of the...
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Blog: TV presenter says customers will want to visit showrooms more than ever before
As car dealers prepare to reopen on June 1, TV presenter and former car dealer Paul Cowland, believes the role...
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Blog: As Boris gives car dealers the nod to open on June 1, IMDA chairman says the trade is changing fast
IMDA chairman and independent car dealer Umesh Samani writes a guest blog the day after Boris Johnson gave car showrooms...
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Comment: Will car dealers reopen on June 1? Now’s the time for clarity
Car dealers still don't know if they'll be allowed to reopen on June 1 alongside other non-essential retail businesses. Here,...
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Big Mike: I’m happy to wear a hazmat suit in bed before shaking hands with the Mrs
Big Mike - our man on the inside - shares his thoughts in Car Dealer Magazine every month. Here's his...
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First drive: Honda Jazz Hybrid – the ultimate head over heart supermini
Car Dealer Magazine’s Darren Cassey drives the latest Honda Jazz Hybrid What is it? While the likes of the Ford...
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First drive: Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet – frankly ludicrous performance
Car Dealer Magazine’s Darren Cassey gets behind the wheel of the brand new 911 Turbo S Cabriolet What is it?...
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First drive: Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid – a car that’s so close to being great
Car Dealer Magazine’s Darren Cassey delivers his verdict on the plug-in hybrid Ford Kuga What is it? The Kuga has...
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First drive: Kia Soul EV – quirky electric car that shuns the conventional
Car Dealer Magazine’s Darren Cassey gets behind the wheel of the quirky Kia Soul EV What is it? In an...
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Car Dealer gets behind the wheel of the Porsche Taycan Turbo S
Car Dealer Magazine's Darren Cassey gets behind the wheel of the ballistic Porsche Taycan Turbo S What is it? The...
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Mike Brewer’s used car road test: Behind the wheel of the original Mazda MX-5
Wheeler Dealer star and Car Dealer Magazine Used Car Awards host Mike Brewer gives us his opinion on the used...
Read moreVideo interview: Pendragon results delay not due to going concern fears as Bill Berman predicts strong bounce back
Pendragon CEO Bill Berman has told Car Dealer that the group’s delayed results were not due to any ‘going concern’...
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Government may have to step in and incentivise car buyers with a scrappage scheme or VAT cut, believes Pendragon boss
Pendragon CEO Bill Berman believes the government will ‘have to’ step in and incentivise car buyers later this year. If...
Current sales boom for new and used cars is not being driven by pent-up demand, says Vertu Motors boss
Vertu Motors boss Robert Forrester does not believe the current sales boom for new and used cars is being driven...
Investigation: How are new car sales performing so far in September? We ask dealers up and down the country
Car dealers across the country are reporting an incredibly strong September as new car buyers clamour to get behind the...
Car Dealer Live Special: On the used car supermarket shop floor dealing with the rush for second hand car sales
The early bird catches the worm in the used car sales game and for dealer principal Ben Goodwin that can...
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