Dealership changes within BMW and Mini's franchised network, predicted following the end of dealers' franchise contract in April, have begun.

The carmaker would not confirm how many sites in its network will change hands before September, the point at which non-renewed dealers will be replaced.

However it confirmed to AM that Listers Group has completed its takeover of BMW and Mini in Boston, Lincolnshire, from Taylors Group, and that Pendragon has sold its Stratstone BMW outlet in Tring, Hertfordshire, to Specialist Cars.