Lookers chief executive Mark Raban has said that he is “delighted” with the car retail group’s 2022 financial results performance in light of the “supply disruption, inflation and rising interest rates” experienced in the period.
Peter Vardy has expanded the reach of its CarMoney motor finance broker service outside the UK with the launch of a new operation in Perth, West Australia.
Constellation Automotive has appointed cinch chief executive James Mullins to the board of AM100 car retailer Marshall Motor Group.
Brayleys Cars has appointed an “independent whistleblower” as part of efforts to ensure its staff have a voice within the business.
Inchcape chief executive Duncan Tait has highlighted the success of the automotive PLC’s “portfolio shift towards distribution” as it reported a near-50% growth in profits in its 2022 annual financial results.
Harwoods Group’s chief transformation officer Archie Harwood has told AM that the business is starting to reap the rewards of a tech revolution after taking decisive action to “take charge” of its car retail destiny.
Brayleys Cars managing director is signing-up a motorcycle training school (and a burger van) to boost the appeal of its recently-opened Honda franchise after being impressed by the site’s success.
AM100 dealer group Drive Motor Retail has gained its first Hyundai dealerships in its latest acquisition and expanded its representation of MG.
EV-focused Chinese brand GWM Ora has established a UK beachhead with AM100 dealers and is set to expand its territory carefully, reports AM editor Tim Rose
Stuart Mustoe has been appointed the new chief executive of AM100 dealer group TrustFord. Jon Williams has been appointed chair. Shaun Glanville has joined the retail group as chief financial officer
Vertu Motors has asserted that ‘scale is a key success factor’ in automotive retail in a five-month trading update detailing its rapid expansion the addition of new dealership operations across the UK.
Hendy Group founder and chief executive hailed 2023 as the car retailers “biggest year” as he celebrated the successes of its top-performing staff at an annual awards event.
Brindley Group is set to introduce a host of eco-friendly measures to reduce its carbon footprint when it commences the £2 million redevelopment of its Kia dealership in Wolverhampton.
Steve Young, managing director of the ICDP and an AM Awards judge, shares his thinking about the need - or otherwise - for scale in the UK's motor retail industry.
Snows Motor Group has expanded its Vauxhall and Citroen franchise representation through the acquisition of two Hampshire dealerships from J Davy.
Sytner Group and CarShop owner Penske Automotive has reported a record set of annual financial results in which revenues rose 9% and pre-tax profits swelled by 16%.
Endeavour Automotive will unite Volvo and its performance electric vehicle (EV) sister brand Polestar at a new £6 million North London dealership which will also double as its new HQ.
Snows Motor Group is donating £60,000 to six charities after delivering on its fund-raising targets with a year-long fund-raising campaign to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
Chris Lee, the new managing director at AM100 motor retailer Howards Group says a focus on aftersales and finance renewals will help his team build on the group’s successful 2022.
Lithia Motors’ Jardine Motor Group takeover talks have highlighted the undervaluation of UK car retail businesses, analysts have claimed.
