James Batchelor

Car Dealer Magazine

China threatens retaliation if UK follows EU with tariffs on Chinese electric cars

By: James Batchelor

China has threatened to retaliate against the UK if the government follows the European Union by imposing restrictions on Chinese-made electric cars.

Car Dealer Magazine

Oct 26: UK business activity grows; 800,000 without power; 'Honest discussion' about UK-EU

By: James Batchelor

UK business activity grows at fastest pace for eight months UK businesses have reported the strongest growth for eight months, according to new figures,

Car Dealer Magazine

Geely targets 45,000 UK sales next year as dealer network expansion gathers pace

By: James Batchelor

Geely is targeting 45,000 UK registrations in 2027 as the Chinese manufacturer prepares to more than double its annual sales volumes. The ambitious target

Car Dealer Magazine

Out now: Issue 224 – Big Mike is back! Plus Skoda Peaq, Used Car Awards and all the latest news

By: James Batchelor

The latest issue of Car Dealer Magazine is out now and there's a familiar face making a long-awaited return! Issue 224 sees the comeback of our much-loved

Car Dealer Magazine

Volvo to axe 2,500 jobs after £290m quarterly loss as Chinese competition hits profits

By: James Batchelor

Volvo Cars is to cut around 2,500 jobs worldwide after reporting a quarterly operating loss of SEK 3.7bn (£290m), with fierce competition in China hitting

Car Dealer Magazine

Range Rover boss says Chinese copycat cars are ‘not appreciated’ but takes imitation as a compliment

By: James Batchelor

Range Rover boss Martin Limpert says JLR does not appreciate seeing its designs copied by Chinese brands – but admits imitation can also be taken as a

Car Dealer Magazine

Oct 27: Oxford Street pedestrianised; No10 denies PM leaning to EU rejoin; Lepas Aura

By: James Batchelor

Khan hails pedestrianisation of Oxford Street as ‘momentous day’ for London London Mayor Lord Sadiq Khan of Tooting has hailed the pedestrianisation of

The Irish News

Range Rover GT to target 80 per cent conquest buyers as luxury brand eyes market expansion

By: James Batchelor

JLR is expecting the Range Rover GT to attract a whole new wave of customers, many of whom will be new to the British luxury carmaker, Range Rover's boss has said.

Car Dealer Magazine

Independent car dealers offered free EV sales training as used electric market grows

By: James Batchelor

Independent car dealers are being offered free training to help them stock and sell used electric vehicles as growing numbers of EVs enter the second-hand

The Irish News

First Drive: Has the Range Rover Sport lost its appeal by going electric?

By: James Batchelor

What is it? It's not just the full-size Range Rover that has gone electric, but also its sportier, more athletic sister.