There is a growing market for cars with 100,000 miles or more on the clock, according to a third of dealers polled for the latest Startline Used Car Tracker. July’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 40% believe the quality of modern cars means they often have a lot of life left at 100,000 miles-plus. Also, 32% of dealers say buyers of cars with over 100,000 … [Read more...]
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Sinclair Group business battered
South Wales based Sinclair Motor Group reported a tough year in 2025 but expressed the hope business will improve this year. In its annual accounts published on Companies House website Sinclair Motor Group said 2025 was its toughest year since before Covid with profits down 38% despite turnover reaching more than £700m across the 12 brands it represents … [Read more...]
Welsh businesses raided in finance probe
Police and the Information Commissioner's Office have executed search warrants in Swansea and across the UK as it cracks down on suspected nuisance marketing linked to car finance mis-selling claims as part of the joint regulatory taskforce. More than 12 million complaints about nuisance marketing text messages have been submitted by the public since … [Read more...]
UK automotive slowly recovering, say SMMT
UK vehicle production fell -7.5% in the first half of 2026, with factories turning out 385,979 cars and commercial vehicles, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Despite a challenging start to the year, however, output stabilised in the second quarter, dipping by just 128 units (-0.1%) year on year as exports strengthened and car … [Read more...]
Reynolds is right for the road industry – Logistics UK
The reappointment of Jonathan Reynolds as Secretary of State for Business and Trade in Andy Burnham’s new Cabinet has been welcomed by business group Logistics UK. As Ben Fletcher, the organisation’s Chief Executive explains, Mr Reynolds' return to the department is positive news for the sector which underpins all economic activity,"Congratulations to … [Read more...]
EVs leading company choices, say Leasing Options
Business lease customers are increasingly turning to newer vehicle manufacturers, with the latest data from Leasing Options revealing that electric and hybrid-focused brands are making significant progress in the company car market. Furthermore, only three European brands are in their top ten list. The CHANGAN DEEPAL S07 accounted for 6.15% of all business … [Read more...]
Summer heightens road safety risks
Over the next couple months, many families will be making the most of the school summer holidays through travelling, day trips and seasonal activities. However, this period also brings increased traffic, higher numbers of pedestrians and more cyclists on the road; and consequently, heightens road safety risks during one of the busiest periods of the … [Read more...]
Hunt for used car bargains this September – Vertu
With new car registrations being released on 1st September, many motorists typically see an opportunity to trade in their car for a brand-new reg. In previous years, this flood of part-exchanges meant that dealerships needed to make room for the additional stock by offering heavy discounts on their older used cars. And it seems used car buyers are … [Read more...]
Newslines 27 July
Cyclists and communities across Wales will benefit from £4.5m of new Welsh Government investment in cycling tourism infrastructure, as part of wider work designed to leave a lasting health, sporting and economic legacy from the Tour de France Grand Départ arriving in Wales in 2027. The Tour de France will be free to spectate and is expected to bring over … [Read more...]
Drivers hit by annual £3.3 Billion bill in potholes
New research from Close Brothers Motor Finance reveals that potholes are costing drivers an estimated £3.3 billion in vehicle repairs every year, highlighting the financial strain poor road conditions are placing on motorists in the UK. The deteriorating state of Britain's roads is having a direct impact on the nation's drivers with almost … [Read more...]
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