JCT600 is set to launch its latest hunt for the future stars of the automotive retail sectors after recruiting a total of 40 new apprentices in 2018.
Vertu Motors is set to complete a £1.5 million upgrade of its Bristol Street Motors Nissan dealership in Sheffield – doubling the size of the franchise site.
Cambria Automobiles has reported that increased profit per unit generated by its luxury franchise portfolio helped to mitigate the effects of a 24.9% slump in new car sales during the three months to the end of November.
Hendy Group has followed up expansion in its South coast home territory with the acquisition of Hampshire-based Seward Group.
Arbury Motor Group has re-launched its Fleet division under new leadership, strengthening the brand’s proposition for commercial customers.
The Agnew Group has raised its two-year funding target of £200,000 for the Cancer Fund for Children a full year ahead of schedule – just in time for Christmas.
Car dealers are once again being advised to think carefully about the wording used to advertise ex-rental vehicles following Pendragon’s £134,000 fine from the Trading Standards team at Middlesbrough Council.
Lookers succeeded in raising £215,755 for automotive charity Ben after chief executive Andy Bruce accepted its annual Industry Leader Challenge.
Leslies Suzuki Newport claimed Suzuki GB’s Dealer of the Year award at a ceremony hosted during the Japanese brand’s annual dealer conference in Budapest, Hungary.
AM is seeking the opinions of readers to establish whether car retailers’ plans to reduce their investment on headcount 2019 could spark a shift towards a push towards improved recruitment and training.
Marshall Motor Group has appointed Carole Merry as franchise director responsible for their Volvo, Honda and Maserati Division, effective January 2.
Waylands has announced the appointment of Natalie Willoughby as group corporate sales manager, with an aim to increase fleet business across the group.
Meridien Modena has been awarded Ferrari’s highest accolade, as Dealer of the Year 2018.
JCT600 founder and chairman Jack Tordoff has been presented with an OBE in recognition of “services to business and the community in West Yorkshire”.
Luxury used car dealer Centurian Automotive looks set to be acquired by listed boutique hospitality specialist, the Barkby Group plc.
MG Motor UK has expanded its franchised dealer network to 84 sites after Glyn Hopkin Group opened the doors of its new East London showroom – a first with the brand.
Vertu Motors has welcomed its second group of degree-level apprentices to the business, following a successful first year programme which launched in 2017.
Intrepid team members from across the TrustFord car retail group have completed a series of border crossings across Europe as part of its Breakout for Ben charity challenge.
Broad Oak Motor Group has officially opened the doors at its new seven-car Suzuki showroom in Canterbury.
JCT600 has closed the doors of its Vauxhall franchise in Shipley for the final time as it reduces its representation with the PSA Group brand to two sites.
