Honda Launches Transferable Eight-Year Warranty to Used Car Buyers
Honda announced a new service‑activated warranty that follows the vehicle for up to eight years or 100,000 miles, regardless of ownership changes. The program, effective from 1 June 2026, adds a 12‑month extension each time the car receives authorized service. It applies to approved used Honda models and includes pan‑European coverage. By tying warranty to the car rather than the owner, Honda aims to make its used‑car inventory more attractive to buyers.
First AION Dealerships Open as UK Launch Begins
AION officially entered the UK market on June 1, 2026, opening its first retail partners in Slough and making the all‑electric AION V family SUV available for order. The launch is driven by a joint venture between GAC International and Jameel...
Lithia UK Adds JLR Dealerships Acquired From AM100 Group
Lithia UK has completed the acquisition of three Jaguar Land Rover dealerships in Derby, Chester and Preston, adding them to its Stratstone and Hatfield Motors portfolios. The deal, finalized on May 29, follows Lithia's 2025 purchase of the AM100 dealer...
Suzuki Expands Midlands Network with TIM UK Motors
Suzuki GB has added TIM UK Motors as its official dealer for Nottingham and the wider East Midlands, marking the latest step in the brand’s UK retail expansion. The family‑owned outlet will showcase Suzuki’s hybrid lineup and the newly launched...
EU Trade Risk Alert as UK Vehicle Production Falls Slightly
UK vehicle production slipped 1.2% year‑on‑year in April to 58,513 units, with car output down 0.7% and commercial vehicle output falling 10.9% – the smallest decline in 13 months. Exports rose to 76.4% of output, keeping the EU as the...
UK Car Industry Faces ‘Existential Risk’ without ZEV Review
UK MPs warn that the government’s delayed review of the zero‑emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate threatens the survival of the domestic car industry. The current mandate forces manufacturers to sell an ever‑higher share of electric cars or face steep fines, prompting...
Mazda Expands Fleet Specialist Network Ahead of Mazda6e Launch
Mazda is expanding its UK Fleet Dealer Specialist network to seven locations ahead of the summer launch of the all‑electric Mazda6e. Four new retailers—Arnold Clark Stirling, Vertu Redditch, Eden Taunton and Yeomans Bexhill—join existing partners, bolstering Mazda’s local business and...
New Chief Marketing Officer for Cazoo to Head Next Growth Phase
Cazoo has promoted Lucy Tugby to chief marketing officer. Tugby, who joined in 2019 and oversaw the transition from eBay to Motors and the upcoming rebrand to Cazoo, will now steer the next phase of the company's marketing strategy. The...
UK EV Model Choice Rises From 14 to 167 in Decade
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders reports that UK electric‑vehicle model choices have surged from 14 in 2016 to 167 in 2026, representing 40.9% of all car models. Electrified powertrains now appear in 83.6% of UK models, while zero‑emission...
Pinewood.AI Expands Dealer BI Platform with New Modules
Pinewood.AI has added Accounting & Finance and Customer modules to its dealer Business Intelligence platform, completing the Core Insights tier. The new modules deliver live operational dashboards, automated reporting and unified metrics, aiming to replace manual spreadsheet processes. Pinewood claims dealers can...
Mazda Says New Mazda6e Is ‘the Car Dealers Wanted’
Mazda unveiled the UK‑priced Mazda6e electric sedan, starting at £38,995 (about $49.5k), positioned below the £40,000 Expensive Car Supplement threshold. The car features a 78 kWh LFP battery delivering a WLTP range of 348 miles and can charge from 10% to...
Stellantis Dealer Network to Distribute Dongfeng Voyah EVs
Stellantis will lead a 51%‑owned joint venture with China’s Dongfeng to distribute the premium Voyah electric‑vehicle brand across Europe using its existing dealer network. The new entity will handle sales, after‑sales, manufacturing, purchasing and engineering, and may produce Voyah models...
Xiaomi EV Ramps up European Retail Launch Plans
Xiaomi EV is accelerating its European rollout by appointing a senior regional retail manager and hosting partner workshops, indicating a franchise dealer approach rather than direct sales. The company showcased its SU7 Ultra at a track event and highlighted integration...
Charles Hurst Appoints Wilsons Auctions in Solus Remarketing Deal
Wilsons Auctions has been named the exclusive remarketing partner for Charles Hurst, the Irish arm of the Lookers Group, formalising a relationship that has existed for over 25 years. The solus deal covers both Northern Ireland and the Republic of...
Tesla Model Y Tops Used EV Profit Rankings for First Time
The Tesla Model Y entered Dealer Auction’s used‑car profit rankings in April, posting an average margin of £4,400 (about $5,600). The platform also recorded a record total retail value of £53.6 million (≈$68.6 million), up from £52.6 million the month before, while fresh stock...