Automotive Management

12/10/2026

Used diesel cars are taking longer to sell as buyer demand continues to weaken.

Demand fell 19.2% year on year in September, while diesel stock took an average of 41 days to sell, compared with 32 days for hybrids and 33 days for EVs.

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12/10/2026

Lithia UK will operate Jaguar’s new flagship site in Knightsbridge as the manufacturer introduces a new luxury retail concept.

The venue combines vehicle commissioning with hospitality, art and cultural events and forms part of Jaguar’s wider UK retail network overhaul.

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12/10/2026

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09/10/2026

Car buyers reported spending £2,148 less on their latest purchase, with approved used overtaking new cars in a Tempcover survey.

The temporary insurance provider's 2026 Car Buyers' report found average reported spending fell to £17,555, compared to £19,703 in its 2025 survey.

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09/10/2026

Omoda will be expanding its UK range in 2027 with the launch of the Omoda 4 compact SUV.

The new model will join the Omoda 5 in UK showrooms, targeting younger, technology-focused buyers. It was shown with a full hybrid powertrain at its global debut at Auto China earlier this year, and will make its European motor show debut next week in Paris.

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07/10/2026

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05/10/2026

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02/10/2026

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30/09/2026

Jayne Halton began her career as a Sales Administrator before progressing into senior management.

Now Group Head of Business Development at Chapelhouse Motor Group, Jayne joined the Championing Women in Dealerships Advisory Board to help more women believe in themselves, embrace new opportunities and build rewarding careers in motor retail.

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29/09/2026

A car salesman has received a suspended prison sentence after defrauding his employer through cash payments linked to more than 100 used vehicles.

Authorities are now seeking to recover more than £95,700 connected with the offending.

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