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Car dealer jailed for £300,000 worth of fraudulent sales of written-off vehicles

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  • 2025-05-15 14:00 event
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Car dealer jailed for £300,000 worth of fraudulent sales of written-off vehicles
Dealer sentenced to four years in prison after a trading standards investigation revealed he sold written-off vehicles without informing buyers.

112. Pinewood targets dealer groups through collaborative approach

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AM sat down with Pinewood chief executive Bill Berman and CFO Ollie Mann to unpack what’s driving the company’s momentum - and what comes next.

113. Vietnam's Vinfast has ditched plan to sell cars direct in UK

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Vinfast Auto, a Vietnamese carmaker, has cancelled its plans to begin sales of its electric cars in the UK.

114. Unprecedented level of choice for EV customers with 130 to choose from

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UK car customers have an unprecedented level of choice for electric cars as there are now 130 models to choose from, according to new data from the SMMT.

115. Mazda to expand EV line-up with Mazda6e before summer 2026

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Mazda will expand its electric vehicle line-up with its new Mazda6e arriving in showrooms in the first half of next year.

116. Renault confirms Twingo will launch as value EV in UK

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Renault will re-launch the Twingo city car as an electric vehicle (EV) in the UK, with pricing set to start at around £17,000.

117. Hatchbacks top used car hotlist in May, while convertibles heat up for summer

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Used cars selling faster year-on-year despite slight seasonal slowdown and the Vauxhall Corsa has topped the May performance charts.

118. New MD revealed for Pentagon Motor Group as David Peel exits

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A new managing director has been appointed by Pentagon Motor Group to take the place of David Peel, who is taking early retirement.

119. JudgeService appoints Rupert Pontin as business development director

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JudgeService has appointed Rupert Pontin to the role of business development director, with immediate effect.

120. Tesla is one of the fastest depreciating car brands in the UK

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Tesla's models are losing nearly half (45%) of their value witin three years, according to data from the Carmoola Car Depreciation Index.

121. Car dealer jailed for £300,000 worth of fraudulent sales of written-off vehicles

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Dealer sentenced to four years in prison after a trading standards investigation revealed he sold written-off vehicles without informing buyers.

122. Autogem launches new award in memory of Adam Livett

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Autogem has introduced a new award in honour of its late business development manager, Adam Livett, as part of its annual Under Pressure competition.

123. BMW chairman Norbert Reithofer steps down

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BMW chairman Dr Norbert Reithofer is stepping down from the business today.

124. JLR hits profit peak as £18bn investment strategy takes shape

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JLR posts £2.5bn FY25 profit—its best in a decade—driven by high-margin models, strong EV sales and solid cash control under its Reimagine strategy.

125. Executive View: Why ‘replace and recycle’ is the wrong fix for EV battery confidence

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Autocraft’s Dr Sara Ridley challenges the ‘replace and recycle’ norm—arguing battery repair must be part of the EV future.

126. EVs make waves in dealer profit margins as AFV volumes rise

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EVs made a strong showing in April, with six of the top 10 models by gross margin powered by electric or hybrid drivetrains, according to Dealer Auction.

127. Women still feel shut out of car showrooms, finds Citroen

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Nearly half of women say the car-buying experience is still a boys’ club, according to a new Citroën UK study.

128. Hendy ramps up regional revamp with 20 general manager hires

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Hendy Group has appointed 20 new general managers as part of a major shift to a regional operating model, which went live on April 1.

129. Vertu Motors profits fall but growth expected after strong start to 2025

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Vertu has reported a 15.5% drop in adjusted profit before tax performance to £29.3m for the year, as cost controls and strong aftersales helped offset a weak retail new car market.

130. Cooper Parry strengthens automotive focus with senior hire and new insights hub

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Business advisory firm Cooper Parry has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK automotive sector with the appointment of Ian McMahon as its new Head of Automotive.

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