Motor Trader Industry Awards 2025

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Motor Trader Industry Awards 2025

AION Auto UK

www.aionauto.co.uk/

AION is the electrified car brand from GAC, the long-established Chinese car manufacturer offering innovation, exceptional design and connectivity. AION cars are designed in dedicated studios in Milan, Los Angeles, Guangzhou and Shanghai. In the UK AION will be led by an experienced British management team in partnership with well-established, successful retail organisations to deliver the best purchasing and ownership experience for customers. AION cars will be distributed in the UK through a joint venture with Jameel Motors, one of the world’s longest established automotive distribution organisations, founded more than 80 years ago.

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Ben Automotive Industry Charity

ben.org.uk/

Ben is the charity dedicated to supporting the people of the automotive industry. Ben supports people to navigate life’s challenges, helping them make positive, lasting changes to their lives. We work with individuals & companies to improve people's health and wellbeing.

Our life-changing support empowers people to take control of their health and wellbeing, so they live well. We can support through a crisis and help people with their mental health, physical health & their wellbeing.

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CarGurus & PistonHeads

www.cargurus.co.uk/

CarGurus and PistonHeads provide a unified dealer product offering, giving UK dealers single point access to a broad audience of informed buyers and maximum visibility for their vehicles. The CarGurus marketplace gives consumers the confidence to search for vehicles either online or in-person and gives dealerships the power to accurately price, effectively market and quickly sell vehicles - all with a nationwide reach. The company uses proprietary technology and data analytics to bring trust, transparency and competitive pricing to the automotive shopping experience. PistonHeads is quickly becoming the number one
platform to buy, sell and own premium, performance and collectible cars.

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Dealer Auction

www.dealerauction.co.uk/

Dealer Auction is the UK’s leading digital remarketing platform, where retailers buy and sell trade stock with speed, control and confidence. Bringing together live data, nationwide reach and award-winning innovation, our marketplace gives sellers the tools to reduce costs and maximise returns, while helping buyers source the right stock at the right price. From part exchange and overage vehicles to fleet and consumer stock, Dealer Auction connects the trade in one transparent, efficient and profitable marketplace

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Diamondbrite

diamondbrite.co.uk/

Jewelultra Ltd, founded in 1992, is a UK-based manufacturer and supplier of premium vehicle protection and cosmetic aftercare solutions. Best known for its industry-leading Diamondbrite Ceramic Paint, Fabric and Leather Protection, the company now extends its offering with the new Diamondbrite Restore programme — including Cosmetic Repair and Tyre & Alloy plans.

Restore helps retailers enhance customer satisfaction, reduce aftersales costs, and protect vehicle value throughout ownership. All products are manufactured in the UK and supported by a professional repair network, along with full marketing, training, and technical expertise to maximise dealership performance.

With a dedicated, employed sales team and strong international presence across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, Jewelultra continues its mission: the best products, the best service.

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Hyundai Motor UK

www.hyundai.com/uk/en.html

Hyundai has operated in the UK since 1982, with its UK HQ now based in Surrey. Hyundai pioneers zero-emission mobility, including the fully electric, multi-award-winning IONIQ 5 N, IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, KONA Electric and INSTER ranges. IONIQ 3 launches in 2025, alongside a second-generation fuel cell electric vehicle NEXO. Hyundai also offers a range of award-winning hybrid models, including TUCSON and SANTA FE. All new cars come with Hyundai’s unique Five-Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty package, providing customers with a five-year warranty, roadside assistance, vehicle health checks and an EV High Voltage battery warranty of 8 years or 100,000 miles. Used Hyundai buyers are also protected by the industry leading Hyundai Promise Approved Used Cars program.

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Keyloop (UK) Limited

keyloop.com/fusion-arp-retailers

Keyloop is a leading provider of automotive retail solutions, with more than 40 years of industry expertise and over 14 billion digital interactions captured to date. Its cutting-edge solutions cater for every stage of the automotive retail ecosystem, connecting retailers, OEMs, financiers, and fleet suppliers with their consumers via innovative Experience-First software.

Spanning demand, supply, operations and ownership, Fusion is Keyloop’s dynamic Automotive Retail Platform, optimising the automotive retail lifecycle for customers and consumers alike. It increases both vehicle and customer lifetime value through seamless automation and personalisation, while its technology serves more than 20,000 retailers, more than 80 OEMs, 80% of the top 10 UK leasing companies, and 60% of brands within Europe’s financier space.

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Marketing Delivery

Marketing Delivery is a leading digital marketing agency specifically for the UK motor retail sector. Using data from a retailer’s DMS, Marketing Delivery creates and distributes personalised, carefully timed, mobile-optimised customer communications – including email, SMS, and social media messages – that improve conversion, satisfaction, retention, and reputation.

Retailers use Marketing Delivery solutions to engage with customers and prospects throughout the buying and ownership cycles. Tailored sales and aftersales campaigns are deployed via AI-powered email and SMS, reaching a broad audience in a highly productive, cost-effective, and measurable way. Marketing Delivery also provides tactical, paid advertising support for customer communication via social media channels.

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Moneybarn

www.moneybarn.com/

Established in 1992, Moneybarn Vehicle Finance is part of Vanquis. As one of the UK's largest specialist finance providers for financially underserved customers, we have a firm focus on lending responsibly and providing finance to thousands of people each month to better their lives on the road.

We understand that a vehicle isn’t just to get you from A-B, it’s there to support you so you can live your life to the fullest. You don’t need the highest credit score to borrow from us. Wherever you’re at with your money, Vanquis has got your back.

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MotoNovo Finance

dealer.motonovofinance.com/

MotoNovo Finance are specialists in motor finance helping customers recognise the availability, convenience, and benefits of dealer finance to purchase their dream vehicle from our trusted dealer partners.

On a mission to lead the industry in adopting a new and sustainable customer and dealer-centric model that embraces the power and reach of digital channels.

Recognised in the industry for our great products, fantastic team, and high standard of support for our dealers. Having already helped thousands of UK dealerships to increase their finance sales, we work with dealers to engage with customers at the right moment and meet their needs.

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Motortech AI

motortech.ai/home

Motortech AI is an AI powered sales solution for automotive retail, providing human-like conversational AI to convert buyer intent into action. We exist to transform automotive retail through AI, driving sales efficiency and improving the consumer experience. Born out of a deep understanding of automotive sales and a realisation that your best sales person can’t be online 24/7, but AI can. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with a passion and track record of using technology to drive innovation. With integrations across the automotive industry, we provide seamless solutions for retailers and cutting edge experiences for consumers. Conversational commerce that’s repeatable, scalable and always on.

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Movex

movex.co.uk/

Movex is the UK’s largest smart logistics marketplace transforming how motor dealers move vehicles.

We connect dealers with a trusted network of 1,000s of transport providers across the UK helping save both time and money on vehicle logistics. With Movex, dealers can list a job and receive multiple competitive bids in under 30 minutes all through a single, easy-to-use platform.

Our unique bidding model gives dealers complete visibility on pricing and speed, allowing them to choose the most cost-effective and efficient option. On average, jobs are completed in 2–3 days.

By streamlining the vehicle movement process, Movex helps dealers’ lower costs and improves operational efficiencies.

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Northridge Finance

www.northridgefinance.com/

Northridge Finance is a part of Bank of Ireland UK and has been providing financial services for over 65 years. Our reputation is built on listening and delivering for our customers. You can trust that you are working with a successful and reliable company that looks after your needs.

The personal touch has always been at the heart of everything we do. Our focus is on building strong relationships, suitable products and a customer focused environment. You can enjoy complete confidence that you are dealing with a successful growing institution that looks after your interests.

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Retail Automotive Alliance (RAA)

www.the-raa.com/

The Retail Automotive Alliance (RAA) is a unique joint venture of thirty-two privately-owned dealer groups who together represent the fourth largest vehicle retailer in the UK. Celebrating twenty years since launch, the RAA is built on the successful union of like-minded independent business leaders who come together for the buying efficiencies enabled by nationwide scale and long-term relationships with the best UK suppliers. The RAA builds positive relationships with new-to-UK manufacturers, facilitates the sharing of best practice, and networks internationally with similar organisations. The founding shareholders remain a cornerstone of the RAA which continues to attract new shareholders and suppliers.

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Santander Consumer Finance

Santander Consumer Finance is a wholly owned but separately managed subsidiary of Santander. We specialise in providing automotive finance for retail and business customers, along with dealer funding solutions and a wide range of services. Since we started in 2005 in the UK, we’ve funded over 2.5 million vehicles, providing loans in excess of £33 billion. In addition, we partner with over 4500 motor dealers. Over the past decade Santander Consumer Finance has established itself as a leading player in the automotive finance sector. Our goal is to be recognised as the most admired automotive finance brand in the UK.

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Solera I cap hpi

cap hpi, a Solera solution, provides the automotive industry with data and software solutions to help customers manage risk, increase profit, and protect their reputation. cap hpi specialises in decision support data and software products that help accurately identify and value vehicles as well as uncover any hidden past.

cap hpi engineers’ solutions and products for companies all across the vehicle lifecycle spectrum, including dealerships and traders; fleet, leasing, and rental; motor insurance; vehicle manufacturers; lenders and brokers; auctions and remarketing; third-party systems; and consumer services.

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Warranty Solutions Group

warrantysolutionsgroup.co.uk/

Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) is a leading UK motor warranty provider, established in 2021 and trusted by over 2,500 dealerships nationwide. Based in Aylesbury, Leeds and Newtownards (Northern Ireland), we deliver comprehensive and transparent vehicle protection plans for cars, vans, motorcycles, HGVs and motorhomes. WSG stands out for its customer-first approach, fair claims handling, and commitment to making motoring worry-free. WSG offers both regulated and unregulated products with flexible coverage options tailored to vehicle age and mileage. With rapid growth, many industry awards, and outstanding customer reviews, WSG continues to set new standards in motor warranty excellence.

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Warrantywise

www.warrantywise.co.uk/

Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, Warrantywise is a trusted provider of extended vehicle warranties to some of the UK’s top car dealers, finance brokers, and lenders. With a strong focus on customer satisfaction, clear terms, and no hidden fees, Warrantywise has built a reputation for reliability and expertise.

Working alongside respected automotive professionals and brands, the company delivers tailored warranty solutions for a wide range of vehicles, providing peace of mind with comprehensive, dependable warranty plans that help drivers avoid unexpected repair costs.

Winners Revealed

On Wednesday 19 November, at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London’s iconic Park Lane, we welcomed the leading names in the industry for a night of celebration, recognition and networking hosted by the incredible Sally Phillips.

Congratulations to all our winners, highly commended and finalists!

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