Legal expert Professor Henry Blair of MILS has looked at an up and coming Supreme Court ruling that could trigger an FCA redress scheme for motor finance  and the impact it could have on dealers The Supreme Court hears the Johnson, Wrench, and Hopcraft appeals on 1–3 April 2025. Professor Blair said a redress scheme ... The post Legal expert spells out impact on dealers of potential motor finance redress scheme appeared first on Motor Trader ..read more

Serviceform’s webinar on how to generate more revenue through website optimisation is taking place on 27 March at 2pm (GMT). The webinar will be run by the company’s CTO, Jarkko Oksanen. The company suggests that 88% begin their car buying journey online. However, not all visitors become customers. By joining the webinar, viewers will learn ... The post PROMOTION How to generate more revenue through your website appeared first on Motor Trader ..read more

Bowker Motor Group has opened three new vehicle preparation centres in Blackburn and Preston. The facility in Preston is the first to offer high-voltage battery repair to other Porsche network partners. In Blackburn, the new centre is located at Greenbank Business Park. The site features 18 workshop bays, serving Bowker BMW and MINI. In Preston, ... The post Bowker Motor Group opens new vehicle prep and repair centres appeared first on Motor Trader ..read more

Dealers are seeing a shortage of stock in the wholesale market with demand exceeding supply, according to the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA). “Overall, Q1 2025 has been extremely positive, for the month of March so far demand has been outweighing supply with general shortages of stock” said NSMA spokesperson Paul Hill. NAMA said ... The post Dealers seeing shortage of stock at auction in ‘extremely positive’ first quarter appeared first on Motor Trader ..read more

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars delivered a series of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) workshops at the local Davison CE High School for Girls. The workshops were led by ex-Davison student and current Rolls-Royce apprentice, Fleur Macmillan. She was supported by Jess Burcombe, an Intern and undergraduate from the University of Chichester, who provided insights ... The post Rolls-Royce delivers STEAM workshops at Davison CE High School for Girls appeared first on Motor Trader ..read more

Nissan GB has appointed Ed Jones as its new sales director, effective 16 June. Jones returns to Nissan, following seven years with Audi UK, as the brand builds momentum ahead of the launch of new electric and e-power models. He said: “I’m delighted to be returning at such an exciting time. Nissan was the only ... The post Ed Jones returns to Nissan GB as its new sales director appeared first on Motor Trader ..read more

Serviceform’s webinar on how to generate more revenue through website optimisation is taking place on 27 March at 2pm (GMT). The webinar will be run by the company’s CTO, Jarkko Oksanen. The company suggests that 88% begin their car buying journey online. However, not all visitors become customers. By joining the webinar, viewers will learn ... The post WEBINAR How to generate more revenue through your website appeared first on Motor Trader ..read more

Early bird tickets for the inaugural Motor Trader Commercial Industry Awards are available. Book your place for the ultimate night of recognition and networking for the commercial vehicle sector. A variety of ticket and table packages are available, but early bird rates are only available for a limited time. Bill Sherry, group publisher at Motor ... The post Early bird tickets for the Motor Trader Commercial Industry Awards available appeared first on Motor Trader ..read more

The value of motor finance in the used car market is set to fall 2% in 2025, according to the latest forecast from the Finance and Leasing Association. This will be offset by a rise of 5% in value of new cars sold on finance. The forecasts were disclosed as the FLA reported the consumer ... The post Value of used cars sold on finance to fall 2% in 2025 appeared first on Motor Trader ..read more

Renault will be hosting immersive experience events at 95 Oxford Street from 22 to 30 March, the high-tech space will be branded ‘Maison 5’. The Renault 5 E-Tech electric takes over Future Stores and customers will be able to see three versions on display. David Isherwood, Marketing Director, Renault UK, said: “Renault 5 is a ... The post Renault brings immersive event to Oxford Street from Saturday appeared first on Motor Trader ..read more