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Volkswagen Group UK Ltd has signed an agreement with leading global battery recycler Ecobat to recycle electric vehicle batteries in the UK.
JLR has abandoned plans to switch its dealers to an agency model with the manufacturer overseeing the buying process and paying dealers a fixed fee for each vehicle sold.
Hypercar manufacturer Koenigsegg has opened a dedicated outlet for the Swedish brand's cars in Central London.
Some dealers in the Uk automotive retail market have become too complacent and need to create activity rather than manage it, according to the head of Suzuki UK.
The Mercedes-Benz GLC topped the list of used vehicles with the greatest profit potential purchased through daily online auctions conducted by Carwow in the final quarter of 2023.
Used light-commercial vehicle prices have started 2024 with positive signs of recovery, according to major auction house BCA.
South-west automotive retail group Vospers has made major changes to its head office motor park at Marsh Mills in Plymouth, as the group strengthens its relationship with Stellantis Group.
Electric vehicles (EVs) produced disposal conversion rates very close to their petrol and diesel equivalents in 2023 and ahead of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs), according to automotive e-commerce specialist epyx.
Carwow Group has appointed Gaurav Jain and Dean Ashton to senior management team posts to support the online car sales group's international growth ambitions.
Signs that the UK used car market will continue its strong growth in 2024 have been reported by Manheim Auction Services following healthy trading in January.
