TG turns in resilient performance in 2024 amid industry-wide turbulence
TG Holdcroft turned in what it described as a ‘resilient financial” performance in 2024 with profits down 3.8% to £7.7m on turnover down 0.6% to £745.5m. It said last year was “characterised by industry-wide turbulence, low consumer confidence and high inflation.” Its new retail volumes reduced year-on-year by 6.35% and used retail fell 3.65%, whilst ... The post TG turns in resilient performance in 2024 amid industry-wide turbulence appeared first on Motor Trader.
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BYD Seal 06 DM-i
Seal family grows with a plug-in hybrid estate Volvo may be wavering, but BMW, Audi, Peugeot and a bunch of others still believe estate cars are worth doing, even if it’s only the European market that’s really interested. Now BYD is joining the fold with the Skoda Superb-sized Seal 6 DM-i.As ever, BYD’s naming isn’t the most straightforward. The Seal 6 doesn’t share anything with the BYD Seal saloon that we know already. Whereas that is a natively rear-driven EV, the Seal 6 is always a front-dr [...]
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Peugeot 2008
Middling small crossover now offers economy-enhancing electrification – is it the pick of the compact crossover class? If you want high sales volumes in the car industry today, the best thing to do is think compact, as in ‘compact crossovers’. These machines cater to buyers who like their hatchback to masquerade as a jacked-up soft-roader, without sacrificing on practicality and low running costs – and the Peugeot 2008 was one of the first to jump into this burgeoning sector back in 2013. Now [...]
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New BYD Seal 6 2025 review: talented estate should have BMW worried
BYD’s latest arrival isn’t an EV, but efficiency is still key
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Winchester Group celebrates 60 years in business with series of events
Winchester Motor Group is celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. Since its establishment in 1965, the family business has grown from a single location into a multi-site operation with dealerships across Hampshire. Winchester is now ranked 194 in the Motor Trader Top 200 Dealer Groups with annual turnover of £43.2m The group now represents brands ... The post Winchester Group celebrates 60 years in business with series of events appeared first on Motor Trader.
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Evans Halshaw Hyundai Warrington offers new cars
Evans Halshaw Hyundai Warrington is now offering new car sales from its Apollo Park site. Located just minutes from J8 of the M62, the dealership has welcomed customers for nearly new Hyundai vehicles and a full suite of aftersales services. Rob Miller, Group Vice President Multi Brand at Lithia UK, said: “We are incredibly excited ... The post Evans Halshaw Hyundai Warrington offers new cars appeared first on Motor Trader.
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Hackers who hit M&S claim responsibility for JLR cyber attack
No new Land Rover cars are able to be made or registered as manufacturer races to solve global system fault The group that hacked Marks & Spencer earlier this year has claimed responsibility for the cyber attack on JLR that has caused production shutdowns and sales stoppages. Scattered Spider hit the British retailer in May, causing seven weeks of disruption and costing £300 million in lost operating profit. Along with fellow hacking group Shiny Hunters, it claims to have obtained customer data [...]
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Like Watching An Ai Video: What Car? Extreme EV Range Test
We often look to What Car? for its straight-talking, no-frills reviews. But over the years, one thing has stood out: when it comes to shiny new launches, the coverage often sounds less like journalism and more like a polished press release on wheels. In the world of journalism, that’s called “neutrality.” Thankfully, when What Car? […] The post Like Watching An Ai Video: What Car? Extreme EV Range Test appeared first on Daily Car Blog | The World's Best Original Carblog.
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Volkswagen ID Polo GTI: 233bhp hot hatch to arrive in 2027
Previewed last year by the ID GTI concept, the hot electric Polo be the first EV to wear the GTI badge The Volkswagen ID Polo GTI will arrive in 2027 as the German brand’s first proper attempt at an electric hot hatch, packing 223bhp. Previewed by last year’s ID GTI concept, the sporty EV was confirmed on Wednesday as Volkswagen announced that the production version of the ID 2all concept will be named the ID Polo. The ID Polo GTI – the first time EV to wear the GTI badge – will be based on the [...]
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