Bowker Group hosted over 500 guests at a VIP Porsche Centre Preston opening event to mark the addition of the German premium car brand’s 42nd UK franchised site.
HR Owen’s annual financial results for 2018/19 have revealed that the London-based supercar and luxury car retailer has delivered a four-fold increase in pre-tax profits in the three years since its acquisition by the Malaysian Berjaya Group.
Jardine Motors Group’s Aston Martin Cambridge dealership has headed to Le Mans 24 Hours race weekend to deliver a special handover experience to buyers of 24 Superleggera-based DS 59 coupes.
Pendragon’s plan to close its Stratstone Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR) dealerships in Lye have sparked fears for 150 jobs in the West Midlands town.
Honda UK's fleet sales operations manager, Marc Samuel, has resigned from his role at the Japanese car manufacturer.
Lipscomb Cars has started construction of a brand new Volvo showroom in Canterbury.
Three Toyota retailers in the UK have received Ichiban Awards for excellence in customer service, from Toyota Motor Europe.
Aston Martin Lagonda is on target to deliver full production volumes in the first half of 2020 as pre-production versions of the luxury brand’s new DBX SUV rolled off the lines.
The French finance minister has described a potential merger between FCA Group and Renault as a “good opportunity” as signs began to emerge that politicians could attempt to reignite merger talks.
What Car? magazine has uncovered evidence that car dealers and manufacturers are offering car buyers cash discounts of £16.8 million to attract them into showrooms.
Volvo Car UK has awarded Verex a new, long-term contract for the provision of Volvo Car Insurance (VCI) dealer driveaway and annual insurance services.
JCT600 has joined the Mitsubishi Motors in the UK franchised retail network with the opening of a new dealership in Bradford.
Jason Lusty has been named Seat’s new global marketing director, replacing Suzanne Franz who is moving to Audi AG.
Volkswagen has launched 48-hour test drives for prospective e-Golf buyers alongside a television advertising campaign to promote the adoption of its electric vehicles (EVs).
Invicta Motors has opened the doors at a new Suzuki dealership in Maidstone, having become the latest recruit to the UK franchised retail network.
Lexus claims that it has unlocked the doors to motorists’ dream garage with the launch of a new vehicle subscription mobility service delivering access to a CT200 hybrid hatchback from £619 per month.
Jack Barclay Bentley will be hosting a free exhibition of James Bond rarities, including original Bond cars and Ian Fleming first editions.
Ford’s Bridgend car manufacturing plant will close in 2020 with the loss of 1,700 jobs, according to union officials.
Renault has refreshed its flagship Koleos SUV with two new diesel engines to deliver better efficiency.
Vauxhall is taking customer reservations for its new all-electric Corsa-e EV, with a £500 deposit securing one of the first examples to reach UK showrooms.
