Articles by Tim Rose - Page 27

An Essex car dealer has been fined after admitting selling an unroadworthy Nissan Pathfinder described by magistrates as a 'death trap'.

Autovista Group, the owner of UK car values brand Glass's, has been acquired by the global automotive data and analytics firm JD Power.

Cycling and motoring chain Halfords is telling motorists they may be paying "over the odds for repairs" and they should use its services with no fear of affecting their car's manufacturer warranty.

Sohail Khan, a senior executive at a dealer group, has avoided being banned from driving because of the impact it would have on his ability to get across the north of England to his various dealerships.

A Ford dealer in Kent is asking for planning permission to expand his business but says the actual work won't go ahead until the economic climate is more positive.

Shareholders in Lookers voted on the 130p per share takeover offer by Global Auto Holdings this week and a huge majority gave it their backing.

Volkswagen Group is planning to ditch its Seat and ID car brands, possibly this decade, as it refocuses consumers on its more popular nameplates VW Golf, Golf GTI and Tiguan.

The UK's network of Polestar car showrooms is set to expand before the year-end, as the electric car manufacturer works on doubling the sales volume it achieved last year.

Data for the August new car market shows that Tesla was the ninth most in-demand car brand, ahead of the likes of Mercedes-Benz, Peugeot, MG Motor and Volvo.

Its takeover of C&C Vehicle Services has led Steer Automotive Group to launch a new division focused on the repair of vans, trucks and other commercial vehicles.

Mark Bridgland, who recently left the managing director's post at Group 1 Automotive UK after 10 years with the motor retailer, has joined truck and bus firm Scania.

Greenacre Honda dealerships in Blackburn and Clitheroe have been bought by Marshall Motor Group

Peter Vardy Group expands with Aberdeen acquisition of a MG car franchise from Gillanders

Eden Vauxhall in Branksome, Poole, has been bought by Hendy Group which aims to grow its links with Stellantis brands.

Arden BMW and Mini has been taken over by US-based Lithia And Driveway, owner of Jardine Motors Group