BMW has launched the BMW Points scheme, which rewards plug-in hybrid drivers with free charging credits for each electric mile driven.
Vertu Motors' Bristol Street Motors division has continued its multi-franchising push with the addition of Hyundai in Sunderland and its first MG Motor UK dealership in Carlisle.
Ssangyong Motors UK has welcomed a second franchise for the city of Hull with the opening of Livingston Motor Group’s new dealership facility.
MG Motor UK’s growing franchised car retail network continued to grow the brand’s new car registrations despite July’s vehicle supply and COVID-prompted sector headwinds.
Hyundai Motor UK has launched a new Mocean all-inclusive vehicle subscription model offers motorists a fully taxed, insured and maintained car for a single monthly payment.
Stellantis has reported an “outstanding” 9.5ppt year-on-year improvement in operating income margin, to 11.4%, in the first half of 2021.
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has launched a new service programme that provides its customers with free breakdown and recovery assistance.
Jato Dynamics has said that it is “unclear” whether Europe’s new car registrations volumes will return to pre-COVID pandemic levels after the sector’s recovery slowed in June.
MG Motor UK remains on-track to grow its franchised car retail network to 150 sites by the end of 2021 after Wilsons Group opened the doors to its new dealership in Epsom.
L&L Automotive has acquired Mercedes-Benz Retail Group’s Hemel Hempstead dealership as the German premium car brand acts on plans to sell-off its UK retail operation.
MPs on the UK Government’s transport committee have suggested that a mandate compelling car makers to sell increasing numbers of electric vehicles (EV) could be the key to driving greater adoption.
The UK’s car manufacturing sector saw its productivity choked by COVID-19 triggered staff absences and the global shortage of semiconductor microchips in June.
Owners of the Hyundai Kona voted the compact SUV to victory as the Auto Express Driver Power Awards car of the year for 2021.
Vertu Motors will operate Leicester’s Renault and Dacia franchised car dealerships in Leicester after acquiring the businesses from Renault Retail Group.
Honda’s 3,000-strong workforce at its Swindon manufacturing plant have begun their final shift ahead of the site’s official closure at the end of this week.
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North Wales Honda has changed its named to North Wales Motor Company after adding a Kia franchised car dealership to its portfolio in Llandudno.
International Motors has completed the acquisition of the Mitsubishi Motors in the UK aftersales franchise operation from the Japanese brand’s long-term importer The Colt Car Company.
Lookers has marked the opening of its new Chester Kia dealership with a weekend-long customer event.
Performance electric vehicle (EV) brand Polestar has revealed plans to double its retail presence and launch a new out-of-town ‘Destination’ store concept as part of ambitious new growth plans.
