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Advice for dealers to protect their used EV margins

Many consumers’ traditional barriers to purchasing an EV, of higher costs and concern about charging, are falling away, Autotrader’s head…

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Mercedes joins FCA motor finance appeal battle

Mercedes-Benz has become the fourth group to challenge the £9.1 billion consumer redress scheme imposed…

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Closing the EV confidence gap in retail

Electric vehicle (EV) demand continues to strengthen, but a persistent confidence gap is holding back…

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Pacific nations unite to accelerate fossil fuel phase-out and cut emissions

Pacific nations have strengthened calls for a global fossil fuel phase-out, launching a new framework aimed at accelerating emissions reduction and supporting a transition to renewable energy.At the Port Vila…

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EV research rises 52% ahead of dealer enquiries

Early-stage demand for electric and hybrid vehicles is rising ahead of traditional enquiry metrics, driven by higher fuel costs, new…

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The business of…used EV retailing

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Lookers opens flagship Cupra and Seat showroom in Newcastle

Lookers has opened a new standalone flagship Cupra and Seat dealership in Newcastle. Located on Railway Street, the site is…

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Volkswagen reveals new details for entry-level ID. Polo EV

Volkswagen has revealed the all-electric ID. Polo with up to 282 miles of range, new tech and pricing from €24,995…

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New report: The Business Of Used EV Retailing

The UK automotive market is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in its history—and for motor retailers, the used…

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Dealers upbeat on Q2 sales potential, but cautious on aftersales

Dealers are confident about new and used car sales performance in Q2, but expect more pressure on aftersales, according to…

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EV retention is retail’s next battleground

For much of the past decade, the automotive industry’s focus on electric vehicles has been dominated by one overriding objective:…

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Successfully navigating the used EV market

The franchised sector has been exposed to the reality of used BEVs for some time but the message is simple for…

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