Automotive charity Ben has shared ways for people to improve their health and wellbeing for 2025. The charity acknowledges that the New Year can be challenging for many. With Blue Monday approaching on 20th January, Ben has shared advice and is raising awareness about how to access support if needed. Rachel Clift, Ben’s CEO, said: “We know that January can ...

Startline’s January Used Car Tracker, which surveyed 329 consumers and 58 dealers, found that motorists believe a “good deal” is the factor most likely to swing a used car sale in 2025. Almost half (48%) could be convinced to buy if presented with the right offer. Other high scoring factors include the need to replace an existing car (46%), cheaper ...

As we all return to work (what happened to the holidays?) the news is full of stories related to potential mergers amongst the established car manufacturers – and possibly some newcomers. Honda and Nissan have agreed in principle to merge their companies under a single new holding company. Mitsubishi may get drawn into that as well.  Some believe that the answer to ...

The Motor Ombudsman has welcomed Big Motoring World to its Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI)-approved Motor Industry Codes of Practice portfolio. As part of the accreditation, 12 Big Motoring World locations across the country have committed to the guidelines outlined in the Vehicle Sales and Service and Repair Codes. Laurence Vaughan, CEO of Big Motoring World, said: “Our Motor Ombudsman ...

Dealer Auction’s Retail Margin Monitor has revealed Ford Kuga offered the biggest opportunity for profit in 2024. In this annual round-up – and going forward – the platform has updated its profit margin data set and is splitting it into two brackets: vehicles with a retail value of £0–£9,999 and over £10,000. Dealer Auction’s marketplace director, Kieran TeeBoon, said: “It’s ...

Group 1 has renewed its remarketing deal with BCA for a further three years following a tender process. The deal will see up to 20,000 vehicles a year sold at BCA. The renewed Group 1 remarketing programme commenced in January 2025, with stock offered via BCA Online and the BCA Buyer app every day. Lee Galloway, sales operations director at ...

Arnold Clark has launched two new Arnold Clark Luxe showrooms, giving customers the option to buy luxurious and prestigious cars. The showrooms will host cars specifically built for the UK market with right-hand drive models available for the first time. The first Arnold Clark Luxe showroom, located in Manchester, is now open while the other, in Glasgow, will be ready ...

Carwow has revealed the Ford Fiesta as the most frequently listed vehicle via its daily online auctions during 2024; the second year in succession it has topped Carwow’s analysis of auction supply. The 2016 model-year Fiesta was listed by private sellers in the greatest volumes last year, a 70% increase over 2023. Sally Foote, CCO – SMC at Carwow, said: ...

Jameel Motors has appointed Tom Carney as managing director, Jameel Motors Farizon Auto, with immediate effect. Most recently, Carney was commercial and retail operations director at Inchcape. Carney said: “After years of strengthening and developing the UK presence of some of the world’s most established brands, it’s an exciting challenge to lead the introduction of a new brand and a ...