Renault Retail Group will be the first Dacia retailer to adopt the brand’s new corporate identity at its dealerships, with rebadged vehicles on their way later in 2022.
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Sytner Group has added a trio of BMW and Mini dealerships with the acquisition of Stevenage-based Specialist Cars.
Lookers has completed the sale and leaseback of its freehold Volkswagen car dealership property in Battersea for £28 million.
The Hilton Group has officially opened its new 75,000 square foot classic car showroom, restoration and accident repair facility in Bishop’s Stortford.
Mazda has introduced a Gender Balance Initiative to increase the representation of women in front-line and senior management roles across its UK dealer network.
Sarah Palfreyman has been promoted to the role of UK Sales Director for Mercedes-Benz Vans, effective from May 1.
All-electric city car brand smart is set to upscale its customer offering with the unveiling of a new SUV model developed in partnership with Geely.
The COVID-19 pandemic, the rise of the agency model retail model and new vehicle supply shortages have convinced many car retail bosses that it is the “right time to exit” the business – triggering a three-fold rise in dealership sales.
HR Owen is set to become the first international car retail partner of US-based hypercar manufacturer Czinger Vehicles.
Peter Vardy Group has raised more than £200,000 for the people of Ukraine and will donate 10% of its profits in March to humanitarian projects in the country.
Castrol is hosting a seven-a-side football tournament to mark its new three-year sponsorship of the English Premier League.
Motorvogue has established two regional divisions each led by newly appointed operations directors.
Engineius has appointed Ian Smith as its new operations director.
Evolution Funding has partnered with Codeweavers to help dealers deliver a ‘more streamlined’ finance journey to customers.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations by 46% by 2030.
The Government is introducing a new second-hand motor vehicle export refund scheme, in October.
Warrantywise has announced the restructure of its dealer department with a new dealer partner programme.
National Windcreens has launched a new online artificial intelligence (AI) system that provides an instant decision on whether a windscreen can be repaired.
Lotus Cars has revealed its first ever 'lifestyle' electric vehicle, a crossover SUV, that will go on sale next year.
New monthly research looking at consumer and dealer sentiment in the used car market will be launched in mid-April by Startline Motor Finance.
Automotive charity, Ben, has announced its annual flagship black tie event – Ben Ball – will be held on December 7 and supported by Auto Trader.
Used car dealers can use the Consumer Rights Act and the FCA's proposed Consumer Duty plans to improve consumer perceptions of the industry, according to MotoNovo.
A leasing business has analysed pricing data and found that driving a battery electric car on a lease is cheaper than funding the EV on PCP (personal contract purchase).
British actor and comedian Hugh Dennis, who starred briefly in the James Bond film No Time To Die, will be the after-dinner entertainment at the British Independent Garage of the Year Awards (BIG Awards) this August.
Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) has introduced a range of spring discounts, including up to 25% off Service Plans.
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Shelbourne Motors is expanding its multi-franchise Newry complex with a new Maxus dealership.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has recorded the weakest February for UK car manufacturing since 2009, with output down -41.3% versus February 2021 at 61,657 units.
Castrol has launched a new marketing campaign and is offering participating independent workshops the opportunity to win a package of free promotional assets.
