Author: Aimee Turner

– Stranded and out of pocket: Citroën owners speak out as stop-drive recall leaves them without transport or support- £10,000 spent, 200 calls unanswered: Which? slams Stellantis for “shameful” handling of dangerous airbag fault- Government urged to act: Consumer watchdog demands urgent reforms to guard drivers from future recall chaos – Stranded and out of pocket: Citroën owners speak out as stop-drive recall leaves them without transport or support – £10,000 spent, 200 calls unanswered: Which? slams Stellantis for “shameful” handling of dangerous airbag fault – Government urged to act: Consumer watchdog demands urgent reforms to guard drivers from future…

The used automotive market is showing clear signs of renewed strength and resilience, in response to fresh data from AutoTrader, signalling a positive trajectory because the sector heads into the second half of the yr. Buoyed by robust consumer confidence, stable prices, and fast turnover, July marked a big turning point, with each supply and demand dynamics aligning to create a healthy and competitive market environment. Based on around 800,000 retail market pricing observations, the typical price of a used automotive in July was £16,786 – flat on each a month-on-month and year-on-year basis. This marks the fourth consecutive month…

Friday’s Supreme Court ruling on the Johnson v FirstRand motor finance case is already impacting live lending decisions and industry practices, in response to James Tew, CEO of iVendi. While much of the main focus has been on how the judgment will influence redress for historic deals, Tew said its implications must even be considered by way of present and future lending behaviour. “There may be rightly much attention being paid to how the Johnson decision will play out through the FCA’s consultation on older lending,” he said. “Nonetheless, it’s necessary to recognise its implications also have to be applied to…

Carwow has expanded its platform to permit retailers to advertise each recent and used vans, industrial 4x4s, pick-ups, and other light industrial vehicles (LCVs). Retailers have been in a position to source used vans via Carwow’s day by day online auctions since October 2023. Now, in response to growing demand from each buyers and sellers, Carwow is enhancing its LCV offering by introducing promoting capabilities for brand spanking new and used vans across its platforms. Buyers will give you the chance to configure and order recent vans using Carwow’s configurator, while stock can be searchable through the present Carwow and…

Dealers and OEMs require a greater process to provide consumers confidence when a security recall arises like Citroen’s latest, argues Pete Gillett, founding father of Marketpoint Recall. A stop-drive order isn’t a recall as usual. It’s the loudest alarm an automotive regulator can ring. That’s exactly what happened last month, when the French Transport Ministry issued an urgent warning for around 441,000 Citroën C3 and DS3 vehicles with Takata airbags linked to injuries and a minimum of one fatality. The message to owners was blunt: Park your automobile, now. Don’t drive it. Don’t delay. The danger is real. But as daring…

Social media has emerged as the largest red flag for automotive buyers anxious about scams, with over a 3rd of consumers (34%) naming it the most definitely place to be targeted, in accordance with recent research from Close Brothers Motor Finance. Private sales (15%), online auctions (14%), and classified ads (8%) also set alarm bells ringing. In contrast, traditional players fare much better in public trust – just 4% suspect dealerships, and only 3% fear finance providers might be a scam risk. However the threat is real. Fourteen percent of drivers say they or someone they know has fallen victim…

– Premiums dip in 2025, but gains likely short-lived as claims costs surge- Insurers face fresh losses in 2026 amid inflation and market pressure- UK motor sector treads water – but stability hangs by a thread – Premiums dip in 2025, but gains likely short-lived as claims costs surge – Insurers face fresh losses in 2026 amid inflation and market pressure – UK motor sector treads water – but stability hangs by a thread Insurers expect to only about break even this 12 months – but fear sliding in to the red in 2026 as rising claims inflation, falling premiums and fierce market competition…

–  Stellantis issues urgent warning for certain Citroën and DS 3 models- Owners of 2009–2019 cars urged to ascertain VIN and stop driving immediately- Stellantis mobilising full repair network as Europe-wide safety motion extends to UK –  Stellantis issues urgent warning for certain Citroën and DS 3 models – Owners of 2009–2019 cars urged to ascertain VIN and stop driving immediately – Stellantis mobilising full repair network as Europe-wide safety motion extends to UK Stellantis UK has announced a right away stop-drive motion for specific Citroën and DS 3 vehicles manufactured between 2009 and 2019, as a consequence of concerns…

Holden Group is expanding its presence in King’s Lynn with the opening of a brand new Renault and Dacia dealership. Holden Renault King’s Lynn is situated on the location formerly occupied by the group’s Volvo dealership at Hylton Gott. This launch brings a full range of recent and used Renault and Dacia models to West Norfolk, alongside servicing and aftersales support. It’s Holden’s second Renault showroom within the region, joining its established site in Norwich, and strengthens its growing footprint across Norfolk and Suffolk, where it also represents Volvo, Kia, MG, Dacia, and Honda. Tim Holden, CEO of Holden Group,…

The UK and US have signed an agreement to cut back tariffs on British-made cars, marking a big shift in trade relations following months of negotiations and mounting pressure from automotive manufacturers. Announced by President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer throughout the G7 summit in Canada, the deal will partially implement terms from a pact originally agreed last month. It allows for as much as 100,000 British vehicles to be exported to the US annually under a reduced 10% tariff, down from a 25% rate Trump imposed earlier this yr on foreign-made vehicles. Automobile exports from…