New World Automotive

NEW WORLD AUTOMOTIVE
Founded by Trevor Finn in 2020

"Leading innovation in the automotive retail industry"

Our Team

New World Automotive are a team of industry experts brought together and led by Trevor Finn, with an unrivalled level of experience in the international automotive retail sector. 

We have a core team of full-time employees supported by a network of associate members who provide additional specialist expertise and implementation capacity in Consumer Finance, Preparation, Marketing, Software and Business Development.

Our experience and industry research mean we are at the forefront of understanding the global mega trends affecting automotive distribution and retail.

TREVOR FINN

2020-Present
Chief Executive Officer
New World Automotive

1989-2019
Chief Executive Officer
Pendragon PLC

Trevor's Skillset

  • C-Suite operations.
  • Corporate strategy.
  • Corporate transactions.
  • Industry network.
  • Used vehicle strategy.
  • Corporate accounts.
  • Management reporting.
  • Corporate Governance.
  • Marketing.
  • Business development.

JIM BLACKWELL

2020-Present
Program Director
New World Automotive

2017-2019
Used Car Director
Pendragon PLC

Jim's skillset

  • Data driven inventory management.
  • B2B online marketplaces.
  • C2B online car buying services.
  • Reporting dashboards.
  • Automated buying and pricing models.
  • Vehicle preparation.
  • Lead management.

OLLY NEWSHAM

2026-Present
AI and Econometrics Specialist
New World Automotive

2025-2026
Used Vehicle Administration
Penske Automotive

2022-2025
BSc Economics

Olly's Skillset

  • AI integrations.
  • Economic data analysis.
  • Website functionality.
  • Corporate presentations.
  • Client material production.
  • Digital content creation.
  • Process Maps.
  • Software.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Our associate members consist of eight industry experts with over 200 years combined experience.

Offering deep and insightful expertise across all aspects of used car retailing.

Associate Members Specialisms

  • Consumer finance.
  • Preparation.
  • Marketing.
  • Software.
  • Business development.

TREVOR FINN

2020-Present
Chief Executive Officer
New World Automotive

1989-2019
Chief Executive Officer
Pendragon PLC

Trevor's Skillset

  • C-Suite operations.
  • Corporate strategy.
  • Corporate transactions.
  • Industry network.
  • Used vehicle strategy.
  • Corporate accounts.
  • Management reporting.
  • Corporate Governance.
  • Marketing.
  • Business development.

JIM BLACKWELL

2020-Present
Program Director
New World Automotive

2017-2019
Used Car Director
Pendragon PLC

Jim's skillset

  • Data driven inventory management.
  • B2B online marketplaces.
  • C2B online car buying services.
  • Reporting dashboards.
  • Automated buying and pricing models.
  • Vehicle preparation.
  • Lead management. 

OLLY NEWSHAM

2026-Present
AI and Econometrics Specialist
New World Automotive

2025-2026
Used Vehicle Administration
Penske Automotive

2022-2025
BSc Economics

Olly's Skillset

  • AI integrations.
  • Economic data analysis.
  • Website functionality.
  • Corporate presentations.
  • Client material production.
  • Digital content creation.
  • Process Maps. 
  • Software.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERS

Our associate members consist of eight industry experts with over 200 years combined experience.

Offering deep and insightful expertise across all aspects of used car retailing.

Associate Members Specialisms

  • Consumer finance.
  • Preparation.
  • Marketing.
  • Software.
  • Business development.

WHY OUR TEAM ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT USED CARS

The game-changer is used cars, this is the area of your business you have autonomy and the potential to grow. Our team can enable you to become the market leader in used cars in your region, this will set you aside from your competition and ensure your organisation survives and thrives.