Manufacturer News
Keep up to date with the latest news from the brands we are proud to represent.
From new car launches, to developing technologies, our Manufacturer News section details the latest news, updates, and information from the brands we proudly represent.
Aston Martin News
Latest Aston Martin News
Aston Martin Celebrates 30-Year Legacy of the Vantage V550
09 Nov 2023
30 years ago, a select group of Aston Martin fans began taking delivery of the Vantage V550, the most potent Aston Martin production motor car yet.
Aston Martin Bulldog on Show at the British Motor Museum
30 Oct 2023
The Aston Martin Bulldog, which earlier this year reached 205.4mph, has gone on display at the British Motor Museum until November 13th 2023.
Grant Awarded for Aston Martin's EV Programme
10 Oct 2023
Aston Martin’s high-performance EV strategy has been awarded £9 million of government funding through the Advanced Propulsion Centre UK.
Aston Martin Celebrates 60 Years of the Iconic DB5
14 Sep 2023
The Aston Martin DB5 has turned 60 and the famous British car company is leading the celebrations for what is possibly its greatest model.
BMW News
Latest BMW News
All-New BMW Models Announced for Spring 2024
01 Feb 2024
BMW has gone on a product offensive, announcing seven new models or derivatives, all of which will be on the road in the spring of 2024.
BMW Reveals Plans for New Vehicle Technology
09 Jan 2024
BMW is showing its technology plans at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, including augmented reality and teleoperated parking.
New Racetrack-Inspired Centrelock Wheels Available for BMW M Models
17 Nov 2023
BMW is releasing model-specific retrofit products for its M2, M3 and M4 performance models using technology adapted from motorsport.
BMW Announce New iX2 Electric Coupé-SUV
11 Oct 2023
The first electric coupé-SUV from BMW, the iX2, will be on the road in the spring of 2024, joining a new line-up of X2 models.
BYD News
Latest BYD News
New BYD Seal U DM-i Plug-in Hybrid Revealed
27 Feb 2024
The first plug-in hybrid from BYD that is due on sale in the UK has been revealed at the Geneva motor show.
New BYD Dolphin and Seal Receive Top Safety Scores
26 Oct 2023
The upcoming BYD Seal and smaller Dolphin hatch all-electric vehicles have been awarded 5-star safety ratings by Euro NCAP.
BYD ATTO 3 Receives Full Five Stars from Green NCAP Testing
05 Oct 2023
The all-electric BYD ATTO 3 has achieved the top rating in the latest Green NCAP round of testing.
New BYD Seal Joins the BYD Vehicle Range
31 Aug 2023
Electric vehicle giant BYD is continuing its push into Britain with the arrival of the Seal performance-oriented saloon.
Jaguar News
Latest Jaguar News
Jaguar Land Rover Announces £15 Billion Investment in EV
20 Apr 2023
Jaguar Land Rover is to invest more than £15 billion over the next five years to transform the brand into an all-electric vehicle manufacturer in the UK.
New Jaguar F-TYPE 75 Edition Revealed
11 Oct 2022
The last ever series of Jaguar's iconic F-TYPE sports car has just gone on sale, with first deliveries happening in early 2023.
Jaguar Land Rover Launches New Charging Service
10 Oct 2022
Drivers of Jaguar or Land Rover EVs can now benefit from the launch of Jaguar Charging and Land Rover Charging.
Jaguar Land Rover in Bid for Bond
28 Jul 2022
Land Rover Defender, Range Rover and Jaguar stunt cars from the James Bond film No Time To Die are among lots being auctioned to mark 60 years of Bond movies.
Land Rover News
Latest Land Rover News
All-Electric Range Rover To Be Built In Solihull Land Rover Factory
13 Dec 2023
The all-electric version of the Range Rover is to be built in Britain at Land Rover's factory in Solihull.
New Updates to the Range Rover Evoque
26 Jun 2023
The Range Rover Evoque is being updated with changes to the exterior and significant upgrades to onboard technology and interior trim.
New Range Rover SV Bespoke Service Launched
31 May 2023
Range Rover is launching an SV Bespoke commissioning service, which gives enhanced levels of personalisation and refinement.
Jaguar Land Rover Announces £15 Billion Investment in EV
20 Apr 2023
Jaguar Land Rover is to invest more than £15 billion over the next five years to transform the brand into an all-electric vehicle manufacturer in the UK.
Mercedes-Benz News
Latest Mercedes-Benz News
Mercedes-Benz Shows Off New Technology With Concept CLA EV
11 Jan 2024
At the Consumer Electronics Show, Mercedes-Benz showed off a range of digital advancements with their new long-range Concept CLA EV coupé.
New Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé: Further Details and Specifications
18 Dec 2023
The new flagship of the Mercedes-AMG range – the GT 63 4MATIC+ Coupé - is now available to order in the UK, priced from £164,765.
New Mercedes-AMG SL With Plug-In Hybrid Power
13 Dec 2023
The latest plug-in hybrid from Mercedes-AMG, the most powerful SL sports car with 805bhp on tap, will be available on the road in 2024.
Mercedes-AMG to Produce New Performance Version of CLE Coupé
08 Dec 2023
A performance version of the CLE coupé is to be produced by Mercedes-AMG as the flagship for its new sporty model.
MINI News
Latest MINI News
New MINI Cooper Electric Models Announced
14 Feb 2024
The Cooper family has grown with the introduction of two new petrol models - the MINI Cooper C and the performance enhanced MINI Cooper S.
MINI Ends Production of the Clubman
05 Feb 2024
The last MINI Clubman has rolled off the production line at the MINI factory in Oxford - 55 years after the model’s debut in 1969.
MINI Announce a New Sport Trim for All-Electric MINI Cooper
07 Dec 2023
A version of the all-electric MINI Cooper in Sport trim has been announced, taking its styling from the hot John Cooper Works model.
MINI Reveals New John Cooper Works Countryman Model
10 Nov 2023
The flagship of the new MINI Countryman line up is to be a John Cooper Works model, sitting alongside an all-electric version in the SUV range.
smart News
Latest smart News
Cheaper Entry-Level smart #1 'Pro' Released
26 Jan 2024
The latest addition to the smart #1 line-up, the #1 Pro, has launched in the UK.
smart Reveals Prices and Specifications for New #3 SUV Coupé
07 Dec 2023
smart plans to shake up the UK’s electric market with the announcement that its new #3 SUV coupé will be priced from £32,950 when it arrives in 2024.
Stratstone smart of Glasgow Roadshow from Friday 16th June to Thursday 22nd June 2023
15 Jun 2023
The new all-electric smart #1 will arrive on UK shores later this summer, signalling the start of a new era for the smart brand.
smart #1 Wins Top Design Awards
11 May 2023
The new smart #1 has been awarded two leading design prizes by international expert juries.
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