Pendragon is set to become the UK’s first Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) franchisee to showcase a new 'Modern Luxury' dealership design philosophy for the OEM’s premium brands.
Porsche delivered a record number of new cars in 2021, with almost 40% of those sold in Europe powered by an electric or plug-in hybrid powertrain.
Volvo Car UK chief executive Kristian Elvefors recognised Ray Chapman Motors’ ability to “consistently deliver impressive performance” after the Malton car retailer retained the brand’s Retailer of the Year title.
TrustFord has claimed the Fleet News Awards’ Fleet Dealer of the Year award for a third time in five years.
Aston Martin has handed a 200mph swansong to its V12 Vantage with the unveiling of its last-ever iteration of the high-performance coupe.
ICDP managing director Steve Young has asserted that the agency retail model is the “most water-tight” way to deliver the omnichannel retail experience that modern car buyers expect.
Volkswagen Group chief executive Herbert Deiss has warned that a shortage of components sourced from Ukraine could prove its biggest supply issue in 2022.
Car makers and automotive industry bodies have been raided by the European Commission and the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on the suspicion of anti-competitive conduct.
Park’s Motor Group has extended its representation of Renault, Dacia, MG and Nissan with the acquisition of Mackie Motors’ Arbroath and Brechin car dealerships.
DM Keith’s Grimsby Seat dealership has been awarded the Spanish brand’s Retailer of the Year award.
Single-site car dealer Fife Seat has proved capable of punching above its weight after being named as the Cupra performance car brand’s top performing retailer in its first year of trading.
It may have been a long time coming, but BMW’s new i4 electric vehicle (EV) has certainly been worth the wait.
Suzuki has extended its electrified model range with the launch of the first full hybrid version of its Vitara SUV, with prices starting from £25,499.
The Ariya is a conquest vehicle for Nissan Motor GB as it moves into a new segment from a volume model to a value model, says MD Andrew Humberstone.
Chorley Group managing director Adam Turner has said further growth is on the cards after the family-run car retail group added two new Citroen dealerships with the acquisition of BCC Cars.
Mazda has revealed details of its first plug-in hybrid (PHEV), its flagship CX60 SUV, ahead of an autumn arrival in UK car showrooms.
Vertu Motors has launched a recruitment drive to attract staff to four new Toyota franchised car dealerships after taking over the brand’s West of Scotland territory from Arnold Clark.
Lookers is close to completing a £3 million major redevelopment of its Volkswagen Teeside dealership in a move that will bring car and van sales together at a single site.
As Q1 draws to a close with what is likely to be a quieter than normal March plate change month, AM took a look at the new car finance offers being served up by some of the sector’s leading brands.
As manufacturer strategies focus increasingly on electric vehicles (EV), crossovers and SUVs, is customer choice set to become a thing of the past?
