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US retailing giant Group 1 Automotive has appointed former Lookers’ chief Mark Raban to head its UK operations.

The Manchester-based automotive team at UHY Hacker Young - auditor for the dealer categories in the AM Awards – has become part of fast-growing accountancy firm Cooper Parry.

City Auction Group has strengthened its management team with the appointment of Lee Connor as the new head of business development.

A new £3.5 million Holden Volvo store will open its doors in King’s Lynn later this year, replacing the current Downham Market facility.

Used car marketplace Motorway has reported significant growth in revenue and a reduction in operating losses.

Specialist automotive finance house JBR Capital is set to significantly expand its lending operations in the luxury, hypercar, and supercar markets following its acquisition by Shawbrook Group.

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has named Toby Poston as its new chief executive succeeding Gerry Keaney who is retiring at the end of the year.

Group 1 has acquired family-owned Soper of Lincoln BMW/MINI, which will generate £94,000,000 in additional annual revenues.

Radical tax reform is not needed to support the UK's transition to electric vehicles (EVs), according to a new report by the non-governmental organisation New AutoMotive.

Carwow has made significant strides toward profitability and expansion, trimming losses to £16.2 million on the back of increased £54.8m revenues.

Electric vans now feature in Aston Barclay's Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) desirability index, reflecting their growing appeal in the used vehicle market.

The European Union is scheduled to vote on October 4 on whether to impose tariffs of up to 45% on electric vehicles (EV) imported from China, according to Bloomberg.

Garage Services Online has unveiled a new campaign called EV Edge, aimed at helping independent garages exploit the rapidly expanding hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) market.

AM100 heavyweight Stoneacre Motors has acquired a new dealership owned by Close Motor Company in Peterborough, adding Isuzu to its portfolio.

Two decades since receiving the green light from the then Office of Fair Trading to act as the go-between for the car buyers and manufacturers, automotive watchdog The Motor Ombudsman is busier than ever.