Professor Jim Saker, regular Automotive Management contributor and president of the Institute of the Motor Industry, ponders on the consumer's perception of the name above a dealership's doors.
Vertu Motors has appointed Emma Spedding as general manager at its Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Guiseley.
Vertu Motors has announced it is expecting to pay £12.5 million for an AM100 car dealer group which almost doubles its partnership with Toyota.
Vertu Motors’ chief executive discusses managing the impact of inflation, expanding EV and used car sales, while boosting shareholder value at the same time
Britain will not be following the European Union in imposing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle (EV) imports, as no complaints have been raised by UK businesses, according to British trade minister Jonathan Reynolds.
AM100 car dealer group Vertu Motors plans to operate all its retail outlets under the Vertu banner by April - ditching the Bristol Street Motors and Macklin Motors brands – in a bid to enhance marketing efficiency and drive cost savings
Macklin Motors has unveiled a brand new Toyota centre on Heathfield Road in Ayr, expanding its presence in the west of Scotland after securing the Toyota franchise in 2022.
Andy Goss of Vertu Motors and a former car sales boss of Jaguar Land Rover, Porsche and Toyota, warns the new Labour Government that the ZEV Mandate is a blunt instrument that unintentionally may speed the exit of some franchised dealer groups.
Vertu and Hendy Group will share their approach to value-added product strategy as part of a special session at this November’s Automotive Management Live.
Car manufacturers are rationing the UK supply of petrol and hybrid cars as they grapple with government-imposed environmental targets, leading to growing frustration among consumers and industry leaders alike.
Vertu Motors has reported strong performance in its used car and aftersales segments, despite the new retail vehicle market faces significant challenges.
Vertu Motors has renewed its exclusive nationwide remarketing partnership with BCA until 2029.
Vertu Motors has opened the first of its new BYD dealerships with Bristol Street Motors Worcester, which is co-located with its Ford showroom.
Vertu Motors has taken over the Honda Exeter dealership from fellow AM100 motor retailer Hendy Group.
Vertu Motors' latest first-quarter figures reflected a period of robust growth and strategic progress, boding well for the remainder of the financial year despite the potential impact of zero emissions targets.
A senior technician in an AM100 dealer group has beaten his peers to win the prestige of representing the UK at the European Skills Competition in Germany this September.
Vertu Motors has posted a profit before tax increase of 6.5% to £34.6 million for its full year results on record revenues of £4.7 billion.
Scottish singer-songwriter Callum Beattie has hit the road for his UK tour after picking up his ‘tour bus’, courtesy of Macklin Motors Edinburgh Kia.
AM asked three AM100 car dealer group leaders – Jason Cranswick of Marubeni Auto UK, Chris Clark of John Clark Motor Group; and Robert Forrester of Vertu Motors – what are the opportunities of 2024 and what were the challenges of 2023.
The transition to LED lighting is expected to reduce the total energy consumption for Vertu Motors’ entire estate by up to 7%
