Numerous car and van dealers gathered at the 2024 Auto Trader Retailer Awards, with winners including Group 1 Automotive, Draytons, JCT600 and Vindis.
An e-commerce platform is being launched in the UK by Leasys to allow potential new car buyers to easily lease electric and hybrid cars.
The maintenance of hybrid and fully electric vehicles (EVs) takes longer than that of traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars, according to vehicle maintenance chain ATS Euromaster.
Autotech Training has entered a strategic partnership with parts distribution giant Alliance Automotive Group (AAG) to supply its UK customer base of around 35,000 garages with a range of training courses.
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
Snows’ Seat and Cupra dealership in Southampton got the opportunity to showcase the brand-new all-electric Cupra Tavascan for the first time in the UK.
Brindley Group is embarking on a new direction for its Cannock site as it transitions to represent the North Birmingham territory for Hyundai.
Completely Motoring, the company behind four Gloucestershire-based dealerships including the Completely Suzuki franchise at Staverton has confirmed that it has entered administration alongside the multi-franchise motorcycle chain.
Armstrong Vehicle Centre is to launch the Chinese all-electric Skywell BE-11.
Julian Stockton is bowing out of Uttoxeter-based used car retailer Angus MacKinnon after leading its sales operations for the last seven years.
Ancaster Group has acquired long-established Skoda dealership Allams of Epsom, as part of its strategy to grow its presence in South West London and Surrey,
The sale of a Lincoln motor trade complex will see family-run Sandicliffe extend its East Midlands dealership footprint, complementing its existing locations in Nottinghamshire and Leicestershire.
Worker salaries have dipped slightly overall at dealer groups in the last 12 months, the first decrease in four years, according to the findings of BDO's annual Motor Salary Survey.
Marshall Motor Group's property director has left the AM100 dealer group after eight years to rejoin his former boss Daksh Gupta.
Family owned AM100 dealer group Harwoods has reviewed its car dealership portfolio and will close its Land Rover dealership in Pulborough, Sussex, after almost 60 years of trading.
Williams Group has marked its 50th anniversary in Liverpool with a celebratory event at the Museum of Liverpool.
Motorpoint has returned to profitability on the back of a 17% increase in sales volumes and a 'back to basics' approach to operational excellence.
Marshall Motor Group has expanded in Kent with an acquisition of a supercar dealership.
Aston Martin is opening several new dealerships across the UK in a bid to help enhance customer engagement and provide personalised service.
Family-run Snows Motor Group has renewed its exclusive three-year partnership with BCA (British Car Auctions) allowing it to secure a consistent stream of high-quality vehicles.
After an illustrious 40-year career in the automotive industry, including two decades with Sytner Group and the last ten years as its chief executive, Darren Edwards has announced his retirement.
US retailing giant Group 1 Automotive has appointed former Lookers’ chief Mark Raban to head its UK operations.
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.
Group 1 has acquired family-owned Soper of Lincoln BMW/MINI, which will generate £94,000,000 in additional annual revenues.
Used car supermarket group Big Motoring World is consolidating its two dealerships in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, into one site to gain efficiencies.
