Renault Group UK has appointed John Richardson as its new head of network development as it re-affirms its commitment to its franchised dealer model.
Snows Motor Group has expanded its Vauxhall and Citroen franchise representation through the acquisition of two Hampshire dealerships from J Davy.
Jeep UK has revealed the new management that will be led by new MD Jules Tilstone following a group-wide reshuffle at Stellantis UK.
Ford will axe 1,300 jobs in the UK as it moves to “eliminate” 3,800 jobs across Europe in the next three years as part of a strategic realignment of its operations in the region.
Waylands Automotive chief executive John O’Hanlon admits the group has “unashamedly” been investing heavily on its car dealership property ahead of Swindon Volvo opening.
China’s largest car exporter Chery has revealed plans to enter the UK market with its Omoda 5 crossover in 2024 – with the promise of several other models to follow.
Mercedes-Benz UK chief executive Gary Savage has said he finds the roll-out of the brand’s direct-to-consumer agency model car retail strategy “hugely exciting” – despite agents' two-tier car retail sector concerns.
Volvo Cars achieved a revenue record in 2022 despite a drop in its global new car sales volume.
A controversial Hyundai advertising campaign which gives customers a ‘ticking-off’ over their mispronunciation of the Korean carmaker’s name has accelerated its brand awareness ahead of key rivals.
Vertu Motors looks poised to expand its car retail footprint in Scotland with the development of a new-build Macklin Motors Toyota dealership in Ayr.
Vertu Motors' Ascot Mercedes-Benz showroom has undergone refurbishment as part of a £711,000 investment in the dealership.
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.
Stellantis-owned Aramis Group has bucked the trend for used car refurbishing centre closure with the opening of a new 15,000 square metre facility in Hull.
Chorley Group, Charles Hurst and City West have all been named as new franchised retail partners of the IM Group-imported GWM Ora electric vehicle (EV) brand.
MG’s flagship HS SUV was the UK’s best-selling car in the first month of 2023 but Volkswagen registrations exceeded closest rival Ford by 36% to start the year as the biggest selling brand.
Vauxhall has introduced a new two-year 0% PCP offer available across its entire passenger car range, including electrified models.
Peugeot’s 208 hatchback ended the Volkswagen Golf’s 15-year reign as Europe’s best-selling car as the region’s troubled automotive sector suffered a third consecutive year of declining sales in 2022.
Volvo Financial Services UK has appointed Renault Group’s Louise O’Sullivan as its new commercial director.
Citygate Automotive is poised to open a new Kia UK dealership in High Wycombe after transforming Perrys’ former Ford showroom in the Buckinghamshire town.
Volvo Cars UK franchisee Clive Brook has handed over the keys to his car dealerships in Bradford and Huddersfield to Ray Chapman Motors – ending a “fantastic journey” in automotive retail.
