With Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz starting EV charging firms, and Arnold Clark buying a charger installer, experts can't agree whether it's a good, profitable step for the automotive industry's establishment.
Chorley Group managing director Adam Turner explains to AM why multi-franchising is playing a key part in tackling the rising costs of business.
Around 200 guests joined senior management of AM100 dealer group HR Owen and Bentley Motors at the grand opening of HR Owen Bentley Hatfield yesterday.
AM interviews Peter Charters, general manager of Maserati’s North Europe, about luxury car sales and car dealer profitability
The top 10 AM100 dealer group Lookers has expanded its portfolio of Volvo dealerships with its takeover of Waterhouse Cars in Chelmsford.
Car retail giant Arnold Clark is investing £23 million in electric vehicle (EV) rapid chargers in a bid to create an Arnold Clark Charge network that addresses motorists EV anxiety.
Lloyd Motor Group has gained planning approval for a new Kia and Volvo multi-brand car dealership on the outskirts of Kendal.
TrustFord is preparing to open the doors at a new car dealership in Carlisle to fill a gap in the Ford retail network left by Arnold Clark’s exit from the franchise.
Eastern Western Motor Group has completed the refurbishment of its Edinburgh West and Fife Nissan dealerships.
Hendy Group has secured planning permission which will allow it to transform a former John Lewis store into a multi-brand car dealership.
British sports car manufacturer Caterham will relocate to a new site in Kent later this year to increase its manufacturing capacity by 50%.
Hendy Group has rehomed its Moke electric vehicle franchise from Poole into new surroundings in Southampton, just off the M3 in Eastleigh.
Inchcape has thanked emergency services workers involved in tackling a huge overnight fire at its Preston Jaguar Land Rover dealership which has forced the business to close.
Peter Vardy has celebrated a five-star start to sales from the newest addition to its Carz used car retail division – the former Cazoo handover centre at Grangemouth.
Experts point to some of the structural elements which could help make car dealerships more sustainable in tough economic conditions, from rates reviews and refinancing to tax reliefs.
Wessex Garages has completed the redevelopment of its Nissan and Kia dealerships in Gloucester.
Independent specialist electric car dealer Drive Green owner Richard Norris shares its approach to sustainability, including having a composting toilet and upcycling furniture.
UK automotive is among all businesses that need to be net zero by 2050. Carbon emissions will need to be drastically cut from all dealership operations to limit global warming.
London-based Toyota dealer Hills of Woodford has become one of the UK's first to adopt the Japanese brand's latest corporate identity.
Snows Motor Group is aiming to introduce a Toyota dealership to Poole through the creation of a new dual franchise dealership including space for the Japanese carmaker’s Lexus premium brand.
