Former Lookers executive Paul Bentley has been recruited by the National Franchised Dealer Association.
Mercedes-Benz UK has reported strong growth under its agency model, with new car registrations up by 20% year-on-year and a 29% rise in the private retail channel.
US retailing giant Group 1 Automotive has appointed former Lookers’ chief Mark Raban to head its UK operations.
AM100 heavyweight Lookers hopes to open a new Cupra dealership in Manchester’s upmarket St Ann’s Square, home to jewellers, high-end fashion stores, and al fresco dining.
Hendy Group has named Duncan McPhee as its new chief operating officer (COO) to support the executive board as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
An experienced dealer group leader, who has previously overseen dozens of dealerships for AM100 groups Inchcape and Pendragon, has joined Lookers as its new managing director.
US and Canadian investors are looking for opportunities in the UK’s automotive retail market and further acquisitions are expected to take place this year.
Lookers has launched a 24-month graduate management programme designed to fast-track graduates to senior leadership positions.
Automotive digital marketer Marketing Delivery has appointed Lookers’ divisional head of marketing Chloe Gerber to the role of account manager
Duncan McPhee is stepping down from his role as the chief operating officer of AM100 dealership giant Lookers.
Lookers has opened its first new and used multi-franchise Car Hub retail concept in Middlesbrough.
The UK's newest 'Polestar Space' has opened as the premium electric car brand continues to expand its network of dealerships.
Inchcape Volkswagen in Bury secured the main prize of Retailer of the Year 2023 after finishing top of Volkswagen’s network league table.
Lookers has confirmed it is expecting to make further redundancies across its group following the takeover of Alpha and delisting from the stock market.
Steve Eley has joined Marshall Motor Group as franchise director for Volvo
Lookers has confirmed its CEO Mark Raban is to exit the automotive retail giant on December 31.
Lookers has officially opened a new Nissan dealership in Sunderland following an extensive £1.8 million transformation
Lookers’ new BMW Crewe dealership in Crew is open after a £5.8m injection and significant upgrade.
Lookers is investing £2.5 million to create a new state-of-the-art dealership at a new site in Colchester which will open before the end of the year.
With Lookers and Pendragon the subjects of acquisition, the listed UK motor retailer is fast becoming a rarity. Tom Seymour consults the experts
