Another near doubling of new car registrations from Ford was led by the doomed Fiesta hatchback during October, Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) data shows.
The UK automotive sector remains on course to deliver its lowest new car registrations total since 1982, despite a 26.4% growth in October, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has said.
Bristol Street Motors has spent £1m transforming its Harlow Peugeot dealership into a multi-franchise site.
Peoples is considering new car retail franchise partnerships after 24 years solely representing Ford, despite recording the best annual financial results in its 39-year history.
Planning officials have given the green light for Dick Lovett Group’s new flagship Porsche Centre in South Wales.
Major fleet operators' top-rated franchised car and van retail networks have been revealed at Fleet News’ annual FN50 awards.
Dubai-based franchised car retailer AW Rostamani Group has broadened its UK footprint with the acquisition of nine West Way car retail sites from Nissan Motors GB.
Britishvolt’s £3.8 billion plan to create an electric vehicle (EV) battery production plant in the North East could be on the verge of collapse after a Government funding knock-back, reports suggest.
The Stellantis-owned used car retail business Aramis Group has acquired Cazoo’s Italian operations as the online retailer continues its withdrawal from Europe to focus on cost savings and the UK market.
Vertu Motors has become the UK’s largest BMW Motorrad motorcycle retailer with the £4.4 million acquisition of two Yorkshire dealerships from Saltaire Motor Company, which trades as Allan Jefferies.
Mercedes-Benz customers have been advised to buy their next car online or travel up to 110 miles to another dealership after Marshall Motor Group revealed it will stop selling cars at its South Lakes franchise.
ICDP has questioned whether car manufacturers will retain a desire to switch from a franchise to an agency retail model if consumer demand and inflation “head on opposite directions” in 2023.
A 6% decline in UK car production in September was due to "severe" issues in the supply chain, said the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
The Ford Fiesta is set to be discontinued as early as next year, due to rising component costs and drivers opting for SUVs.
Group 1 Automotive has rebranded its Barons and Chandlers BMW and Mini dealerships under new Group 1 BMW and Group 1 Mini banners as part of a bid to offer “transparency”.
Wessex Garages has become the third UK franchisee of Great Wall Motors’ Ora electric vehicle (EV) brand with plans for a new dealership in Bristol.
The founder of Swedish hypercar manufacturer Koenigsegg has hailed plans for new £3 million landmark showroom development in Sunningdale, near Ascot.
Stellantis UK will adopt a contiguous market area-style network plan to streamline its franchised dealer relationships. The new approach is part of a wide reorganisation at Stellantis UK, including management team changes.
A delegation of more than 30 car retailers from Thailand have paid a visit to Vertu Motors’ Mercedes-Benz Reading dealership to explore how it achieves top-rated customer service.
Lookers has re-opened its Nissan dealership in Chester following £750,000 investment in the Japanese carmaker's new corporate identity (CI).
