Car dealers across the UK should be braced for “massive pent-up” demand from customers when the current COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’ restrictions are eased, according to Buyacar.
Hawkins Motor Group has added a new brand to its franchised car dealership portfolio with the completion of a deal to acquire Town & Country Nissan.
McLaren Automotive has officially unveiled its first ever series production plug-in hybrid (PHEV) supercar – the 680PS Artura.
Hendy Group is set to increase its representation with the Lotus Cars brand with the addition of new dealerships in Hampshire and Devon.
A Motor Ombudsman survey of 1,873 motorists has found that 62% would want to visit a car showroom in person before buying a new car.
Women in car retail are losing out disproportionately during the COVID-19 pandemic as they step back from their careers amid the pressures of home schooling and stereotypical household responsibilities.
Citroën UK will set to act on its ‘Advance UK’ strategy’s pledge to grow its marketing profile by signing a two-year sponsorship deal with UKTV’s Dave channel.
Ecommerce agency drivvn has appointed former Summit, Auto Trader and iVendi executive Jacqui Barker as its new head of sales.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) will transform the Jaguar brand into a purely electric vehicle (EV) brand by 2025 and expects 60% of new Land Rovers to be zero-emissions capable by 2030.
Used car retailers have been warned of an electric vehicle (EV) overpricing issue once again after diesel-powered vehicles sold fastest in January.
CD Auction Group has axed listing and sellers fees on its dealer-to-dealer Vehicle Tradex platform in a bid to support car dealers keen to re-stock their forecourts during COVID-19 ‘Lockdown 3’.
Car retailers have returned to auctions in February after January experienced “price sensitive” trading as they stocked forecourts with sub-£12,000 price vehicles, according to Aston Barclay.
Sandown Motors Group has completed the acquisition of the Sytner Group’s Mercedes-Benz car dealership in Newbury – extending its footprint into Berkshire.
Chorley Group managing director Adam Turner has thanked The British Army and Lancashire County Council for their help in getting a twice-weekly COVID-19 test procedure up and running for its entire retail operation.
The CarShop brand is set to go global as Penske Automotive looks to rebrand its US CarSense operation and expand its used car supermarket footprint from 17 to 40 locations by 2023.
