A Dick Lovett Ferrari experience manager has refuted a claim that an ex-bodyguard of Michael Jackson was “ignored” by dealership staff because he was wearing a tracksuit.
Brindley Group is set to introduce a host of eco-friendly measures to reduce its carbon footprint when it commences the £2 million redevelopment of its Kia dealership in Wolverhampton.
Mercedes-Benz UK’s first month on the new direct to consumer distribution model, and agency contracts, highlights the need for ‘agile’ vehicle pricing, despite fixed price promises
Car retail sector PLCs Vertu Motors, Pendragon, Lookers and Motorpoint are expected to see “valuations improve” as stability returns to the UK economy.
Lookers has continued to invest heavily in its dealership property portfolio with completion of a £1 million transformation of its Nissan Gateshead franchise.
More than a third of car retailers claim that their business’ survival will be put at risk in the UK Government does not step in to provide support with their energy costs.
Motorpoint has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Kal Singh, a former executive of the Dreams retailer, as its new chief operating officer.
Renault Group UK has appointed John Richardson as its new head of network development as it re-affirms its commitment to its franchised dealer model.
Fund raising cyclists from Lookers are setting their sights on a new cycling challenge after raising £150,000 with 650km Birmingham to Belfast charity ride.
Newly-promoted RJTK Automotive managing director Darren Bradford told the AM News Show that he has “a lot up my sleeve” for 2023.
Waylands Automotive chief executive John O’Hanlon admits the group has “unashamedly” been investing heavily on its car dealership property ahead of Swindon Volvo opening.
Vospers has grown its Stellantis representation in Plymouth by taking over the Vauxhall franchise in Plymouth from Pendragon’s Evans Halshaw business.
Former Motorpoint operations director Paul Winfield has died, aged 68, prompting a flurry of tributes to an “inspirational” and “lovely human”.
Passionate, driven and caring were among the terms used to describe Horizon Magna Motor Group founder and chairman Colin Sharpe after he died at the age of 77.
Hendy Group welcomed hundreds of car enthusiast to its first Performance Coffee Run of 2023, at Thruxton race circuit on January 15.
Mercedes-Benz UK chief executive Gary Savage has said he finds the roll-out of the brand’s direct-to-consumer agency model car retail strategy “hugely exciting” – despite agents' two-tier car retail sector concerns.
Vertu Motors looks poised to expand its car retail footprint in Scotland with the development of a new-build Macklin Motors Toyota dealership in Ayr.
Sytner Group and CarShop owner Penske Automotive has reported a record set of annual financial results in which revenues rose 9% and pre-tax profits swelled by 16%.
Vertu Motors' Ascot Mercedes-Benz showroom has undergone refurbishment as part of a £711,000 investment in the dealership.
Constellation Automotive owner TDR Capital has extended its presence in the car retail sector with the purchase of a 3.1% share in Vertu Motors.
Cazoo has completed a ‘reverse stock split’ process to merge its share capital in bid to boost trading values on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE).
Endeavour Automotive will unite Volvo and its performance electric vehicle (EV) sister brand Polestar at a new £6 million North London dealership which will also double as its new HQ.
Stellantis-owned Aramis Group has bucked the trend for used car refurbishing centre closure with the opening of a new 15,000 square metre facility in Hull.
Shelbourne Motors has committed to a £3 million capital investment programme to upgrade its car dealerships in Portadown an Newry as it celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Marshall Motor Group has appointed Arriva Group finance director Mark Hemus as its new FD.
