Family-run car dealership appoints liquidators after sky high debts led to shock closure
A family-run used car dealership is to be wound up after liquidators were appointed with the firm more than £1m in the red. As reported by Car Dealer last month,... The post Family-run car dealership appoints liquidators after sky high debts led to shock closure appeared first on Car Dealer Magazine.
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Benefit fraudsters to lose driving licences in cheating crackdown
New laws would enable UK Government to strip benefit fraudsters of their ability to drive, as well as search their homes and bank accounts
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Transaid launches Republic of Ireland cycle challenge
International development organisation, Transaid, has announced its next cycle challenge. Participants will start in Cork and ride 328km to Dublin between 24-28 September 2025. On day one, cyclists will travel 132km from Cork to Waterford. On the second day, the group will travel 91km to Carlow and the final 105km will be cycled on the ... This story continues at Transaid launches Republic of Ireland cycle challenge Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader
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Vauxhall Vivaro GS returns to give British-built van a sporty makeover
GS trim is now available on the diesel and pure-electric versions of Vauxhall’s medium-size panel van
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Peoples BYD named top UK retailer in maiden first year
Scottish dealership group Peoples has been crowned BYD UK Retailer of the Year, highlighting a successful first year of partnership with the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer.
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HMRC accused of running “deliberately poor” phone service
MPs have accused HMRC of deliberately running a poor phone service for customers in an attempt to push them online instead.
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More than two-thirds of motorists demand proactive contact from retailers
Over two-thirds (68%) of car owners want retailers to be active in communicating upcoming service and MOT due dates, according to Marketing Delivery’s survey of 1,000 UK car owners. Only 5% of respondents said they would not be influenced positively by a bespoke reminder. Jeremy Evans, Chief Executive at Marketing Delivery, said: “The recent findings ... This story continues at More than two-thirds of motorists demand proactive contact from retailers Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader
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Peoples Automotive wins BYD Dealer of the Year
Peoples Automotive has been presented with the BYD UK retailer of the year Award. The dealer group is ranked 55 in the Motor Trader Top 200 with annual turnover of £306.8m. The group has its BYD dealership on Orrell Lane, Bootle selling the Dolphin, Atto 3, Seal, Seal UDM-I and Sealion 7 BYD models. BYD ... This story continues at Peoples Automotive wins BYD Dealer of the Year Or just read more coverage at Motor Trader
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Paua partners with Sainsbury’s EV charging network
The deal will give Paua users access to Smart Charge’s ultra-rapid chargers at 69 locations across the country.
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