Car Dealer Live 2026: The must-attend event for UK motor retailers

Car Dealer Live returns on March 19 at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, bringing together the biggest names in the motor trade for a packed day of insight, debate and networking.

This year’s agenda tackles the issues shaping 2026 and beyond — from the ongoing fight for used car supply and the rapid rise of mainstream EVs, to the big question facing every retailer: how do you turn technology’s promise into real profit?

Across the day, exclusive research sessions and expert panels will feature leading manufacturers, franchised and independent dealers, and fast-growing challenger brands — including senior figures from Peugeot, Suzuki GB, Dacia, BYD, Geely, Omoda & Jaecoo and Chery.

Dealer panels will see IMDA chairman Umesh Samani, Hilton Garage’s George Manning, Really Easy Car Credit founder Steven Douglas and others share practical insights from the front line. Hedin CEO Richard Ennis and Luscombe Motors MD Sam Luscombe will join the franchised debate, while Infinity Motors’ Sohib Ghafouri and Peugeot MD Nicole Dobson feature in headline interviews.

There’s also a dedicated Social Media Masterclass spotlighting dealers who are slashing advertising costs and selling cars directly through social platforms.

Hosted by James Baggott, James Batchelor and Rebecca Chaplin, the redesigned 2026 event includes enhanced networking areas, extended breaks for peer discussion, and a pre-event social the evening before — making it as valuable for the conversations over coffee as the sessions on stage.

Tickets are on sale now – IMDA members will get 15% off with the code JB15OFF

• Dealer: £165

• Supplier: £335

• Streaming: £225

• Hotel packages available

If you want clear, data-led insight, honest debate and practical ideas you can take back to the showroom the very next day, Car Dealer Live 2026 is where the industry comes together.

Book now at CarDealerLive.co.uk.