Desira Group has doubled its representation with the Suzuki franchise following the opening of a new dealership in Norwich.
Bowker Motor Group has secured planning permission for its new 43,000 square-foot Porsche dealership in Preston.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in the UK and Ireland has appointed Arnaud Leclerc as its new managing director after predecessor Ashley Andrew left the business following less than 17 months in-post.
Hendy Group has doubled its number of Suzuki dealerships with the official opening of a second showroom with the Japanese brand in Crawley.
Cox Automotive reported a strong end to 2017 as average used car prices rose across its Manheim auctions, Dealer Auction, NextGear Capital and Motors.co.uk businesses.
CarGiant and Aston Barclay have entered into a two-year remarketing contract which will see the independent auction specialist sell over 24,000 of the car supermarket group’s unwanted part-exchange vehicles.
BBC Dragon’s Den contestant Jordan Daykin has acquired Vehicle Preparation Services Group Ltd for £5 million as the entrapeneuar reveals plans to capitalise on the number plate market.
Moto Novo finance has launched its findandfundmycar.com classified advertising service built on a set of co-operative principals which aim to cut costs for car dealers.
Cars will be sold alongside clothing and homeware at Next stores after omni-channel vehicle retail specialist Rockar announced its first collaboration with the high street name at the Manchester Arndale shopping centre.
WR Davies has opened the doors of its new £3 million Nissan Stafford car dealership at a “landmark” event attended by the Nissan Motor (GB) managing director.
Snows Motor Group has acquired the Chichester-based Portfield car retail group in a deal which sees the business expand its presence in both new and used car sales.
BCA Partner Finance is celebrating record levels of demand after funding over 100,000 vehicles with its used car stocking facility over the past 12 months.
Vauxhall’s incoming managing director Stephen Norman has spoken for the first time of his aim to “dramatically improve the commercial fortunes of the brand”.
Car retailers recorded an average loss of £19,000 in a "tough" November as the average return on sales percentage dipped to 0.97%.
The Finance and Leasing Association has claimed that the point of sale new car finance market remains “on track”, despite an 8% decline in volumes during November.
