After becoming Ringways' MD on the cusp of the last recession, Stephen Russell believes the hard choices he made then laid the groundwork for prosperity now
UK dealers saw profitability increase by 74% during Q2 this year, despite a slight slip in June’s performance, according to the latest figures from ASE.
Motorline Group has added Audi to its list of car manufacturer partners with the acquisition of the East Kent Audi franchise from Inchcape.
JCT600 is in discussion with potential additions to a premium-leaning car dealership portfolio to “fill in the gaps” after losing its retail franchise with BMW in Bradford.
Go Vauxhall has closed its dealerships in Stafford and Wednesbury.
Lexus' dealer network has been named the best in the UK in the 2018 Auto Express Dealer Power survey.
Glyn Hopkin’s Stuart Hodson believes getting the staff and processes right is the answer to most challenges
RRG Group has rewarded the long service of 68 employees who have been employed by the North West-based car retail group for a combined 1,850 years.
Luscombe Motors Car Shop won Retailer of the Year accolades as Auto Trader rewarded the efforts of the UK’s best car dealers at its 11th annual Retailer Awards.
Sytner Group has donated £28,145 to the Ben chairty via an annual donation based on the number of cars sold through Sytner’s online trade-sales web site Sytner Electronic Auction.
IM Group boss Lord Edmiston was handed £76m dividend last year despite an 8% decline in revenues at the Subaru and Isuzu importer and franchise operator.
Volkswagen UK has recognised the contribution of its franchisees in the transformation of its Van Centres to create a network of ‘state-of-the-art’ commercial vehicle facilities.
Alan Day Volkswagen master technician John Jackson said that customers “know I care” after receiving a long service award for 37 years with the car retail group.
McLaren Automotive has announced a £1.2 billion plan to launch 18 new vehicles by 2025 and expand its retail network.
Subaru UK is looking to host prospective franchisees at The Game Fair at Ragley Hall, Warwickshire, as it prepares to expand its dealer network.
Jennings Motor Group has expanded its business by offering customers the option to convert their new or used commercial vehicles into bespoke camper vans.
TC Harrison has highlighted the negative economic effects of the Brexit vote in a set of 2017 annual financial results which show an 8.7% fall in profit before tax.
eCars247 has partnered with Hitachi Capital Consumer Finance to offer an online used car buying service claiming to offer "instant finance".
JCT600 founder Jack Tordoff escaped with minor injuries after overturning his Porsche Macan SUV near Bradford.
Swansway Group’s 2017 annual financial results have revealed that profits remained flat despite a 40% increase in turnover during the period.
Lookers has expanded its representation of the Ford brand with the acquisition of Essex-based franchised car retailer Pollendine Motors.
Beechdale Motor Group bosses felt “betrayed” by a car salesman who stole almost £6,000 in customer deposits after they set aside similar offences at another franchised group to give him “a second chance”.
Chris Roberts was enticed to return to running a dealer group after five years away from the MD’s chair. Doing it well is still all about people and process
Franchised car dealers using social media are being urged to implement a social media policy to avoid reputational damage.
Phil Regan, Vertu Motors, on why confidence is so important for motor retail’s exciting first steps in e-commerce
