Author: Aimee Turner

–  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…

Great Wall Motors UK is opening recent retail locations in Sutton-in-Ashfield (Draycotts), Penicuik (A F Noble & Son), and Wincanton (Vale Motors) as a part of its growth strategy throughout the first half of 2025. Additional franchise partners in Hexham, Workington, Guildford, and Telford are expected to be announced in the approaching weeks. This expansion supports GWM’s objective to extend nationwide coverage and grow its market presence, following the launch of the GWM Haval Jolion Pro Hybrid. Toby Marshall, managing director of GWM UK, highlighted the network’s growth: “We now have 46 sites across the UK, with plans to achieve 100 sales…

Chinese EV giant BYD is preparing to roll out an ultrafast charging network across Europe as a part of its drive to realize ground within the region’s electric vehicle market, Automotive News Europe reports. Citing comments made at at a press briefing in Brussels, Stella Li, BYD’s vp and head of Europe, is reported as confirming  that the corporate will partner with local infrastructure providers while also installing high-power chargers at its own dealerships. “This can be a game changer that can boost consumer confidence in electric driving,” Li said. The rollout will include next-generation megawatt flash chargers able to delivering…

Driverless taxis are coming to London in a move that would reshape urban mobility within the UK.British AI firm Wayve and ride-hailing giant Uber today announced the first-ever public-road trials of fully autonomous Level 4 vehicles within the capital.This partnership makes the UK the most important market yet where Uber has committed to launching autonomous vehicle pilots powered by Wayve’s Embodied AI, which teaches cars to drive like humans in complex real-world streets. Driverless taxis are coming to London in a move that would reshape urban mobility within the UK. British AI firm Wayve and ride-hailing giant Uber today announced the…

Chris Wiseman has announced his departure from Bristol-based AM100 automobile retail group Wessex Garages, stepping down after 25 years with the business, including nearly six as managing director.In a June 6 LinkedIn message, Wiseman reflected on a profession spanning greater than 4 many years within the motor trade, calling time on a job that has seen him help steer Wessex through significant growth and transformation.“Today is my last day at Wessex Garages,” he wrote. “I can look back proudly on how far we’ve come and what we’ve achieved; however the time has come to say goodbye.” Chris Wiseman has announced…

Maserati is opening two latest showrooms in Glasgow and Manchester as a part of a brand new partnership with AM100 dealership group Arnold Clark. The luxurious Italian brand has previously had a presence in each cities – in Glasgow with Parks Motor Group and with HR Owen in Manchester and Stockport. Parks ceased operations for Maserati last summer in Glasgow while HR Owen Stockport has been replaced by Arnold Clark. The brand new Arnold Clark dealerships will offer each sales and aftersales services after they open later this month. Customers visiting the brand new showrooms will give you the option to explore the…

Suzuki has been forced to suspend vehicle production because of China’s rare earth export restrictions as Beijing’s tightens controls on critical materials.Production of the Swift small automotive – excluding the Swift Sport – was halted on May 26, in response to reports, with the corporate citing a shortage of components tied to the export curbs.The automotive maker has pushed back plans to restart output several times but now expects a partial restart at its Sagara plant in Japan on June 13, with full production to resume after June 16. In a press release, Suzuki said the “prospect of parts supply…

Lloyd Motor Group is introducing Škoda to its franchise portfolio with the acquisition of family-run Telford Škoda in Carlisle in a serious expansion of its franchise portfolio. Positioned on Chandler Way, Parkhouse in Carlisle, the dealership will proceed to serve customers across Cumbria and the Scottish Borders, offering the total range of Škoda vehicles, including the newest electric and hybrid models, together with servicing, maintenance, and parts. Sam Lloyd, managing director of Lloyd Motor Group, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome Telford Škoda into the Lloyd Motor Group family and to partner with Škoda for the primary time. This acquisition represents an exciting opportunity to…