Dealer profiles

Family-run dealership Mackie Motors is poised to take further legal action, alleging a coordinated shutdown of its operations

Charles Milne’s Regency group has acquired the former Arnold Clark dealership in Elgin

Ron Brooks Motor Group is adding Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng to its expanding brand portfolio

Holden Group is expanding its presence in King’s Lynn with the opening of a brand-new Renault dealership.

Mechanics at Hedin Automotive's Brooklands, Bromley and Croydon Mercedes-Benz dealerships will strike this month and in July over pay.

Great Wall Motors UK (GWM UK) has opened new retail locations in Sutton-in-Ashfield (Draycotts), Penicuik (A.F Noble & Son), and Wincanton (Vale Motors) as part of its growth strategy during the first half of 2025.

Ancaster Group has launched its seventh Nissan showroom in Epsom, Surrey, positioned to serve Surrey and South West London.

A temporary electric vehicle (EV) showroom at Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth will aim to help local drivers make the switch to electric mobility.

Luscombe Motors founder and managing director Robin Luscombe is to step back from the day-to-day business operations, handing the reins to son Sam Luscombe.

Holden Group is supporting a team of eight open water swimmers as they attempt the first-ever relay swim from the Channel Islands to the British mainland.

Snows Motor Group is preparing three brand areas at Plymouth Motor Show, which attracts around 5,000 attendees across the two-day event.

Motorpoint has swung back to profitability, buoyed by a near 14% increase in retail vehicle sales and sharper operational execution.

Brindley Group will add new Chinese brand Xpeng to its multi-franchise Wolverhampton showroom in August.

Leeds-based AMT Auto has acquired independent prestige car dealer Redline Specialist Cars in a move that significantly expands its footprint across the UK automotive market.

Jameel Motors UK will open its own flagship Farizon showroom in London next month and has revealed its first dealership partners to launch with the brand.

Sportif Suzuki is celebrating a major milestone this month as it marks 45 years as a Suzuki dealer

Two members of WR Davies Nissan Stafford’s sales team are gearing up to climb Snowdon three times in 24 hours to raise money for a childhood cancer charity.

Caffyns is back in the black with underlying profit before tax at £606,000 following a loss of £566,00 last year.

Trade Centre is targeting a £10 million profit-before tax performance following a year of transition and transformation.

Glyn Hopkin has promoted group operations director Paul Stapylton to be its new chief operating officer only three months after joining the business.

Hippo Motor Group has expanded its UK footprint by opening a new dealership in Peterborough, taking over the former Big Motoring World location in Werrington.

Chris Wiseman has announced his departure from Bristol-based AM100 car retail group Wessex Garages, stepping down after 25 years with the business

Maserati is opening two new showrooms in Glasgow and Manchester as part of a new partnership with AM100 dealership group Arnold Clark.

Unity Automotive is expanding its dealership portfolio and workforce as the privately-owned dealer group seeks to increase its scale.

Perrys Motor Sales has reported a robust financial performance for 2024, delivering profit increases across key areas despite a dip in overall revenue, ongoing supply challenges, and pressure from rising payroll costs.