Three high-flying Toyota UK retailers were among 46 car dealerships from across Europe which received Ichiban awards for excellence in customer service.
Group 1 has confirmed it has acquired Essex Audi Group for an undisclosed sum.
Group 1 Automotive, which has BMW dealerships in southern England, is understood to be in the final stages of adding Audi to its portfolio.
Hodgson Automotive has completed the acquisition of its sixth Audi dealership, its third purchase in less than three months.
