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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) ha announced that Paul Philpott, president and CEO, Kia UK will be its new president, its 84th since formation.

Announced at SMMT’s 108th Annual Dinner, he will assume office from 1 January 2026, replacing Mick Flanagan, Vice President for Adient, who steps down after completing his two-year tenure.

Philpott’...

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Dealers have welcomed the decision in the Budget to postpone axing of the Employee Car Ownership Scheme until 2030.  The retail sector had campaigned on the issue saying it would damage business.

The National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) wrote to the Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP ahead of the Budget.

It urged the Government to reconsider its...

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The all-electric Kia Niro (3-5 years) is currently the UK’s fastest-selling used car, taking on average just 13 days to leave retailers’ forecourts, according to Autotrader.

This is more than twice as fast as the current November used car average (32 days), which is consistent with ...

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UK vehicle production fell -30.9% in October with 62,116 cars and commercial vehicles leaving factories.

Car output down -23.8% to 59,010 units as phased recovery from cyber incident begins.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders, which released the figures, said it had proven to be another ”difficult” month for production due to the JLR shutd...

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Farizon Park Royal, located on the busy A406 North Circular near the Hangar Lane Gyratory, has officially opened.

The site serves as both a prime Farizon dealership and the national headquarters for the brand and the distributor in the UK.

Scott Fogharty, Dealer Principal at Farizon Park Royal, said: “Our flagship site is a significant step in establishi...

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