MG Motor UK’s growing franchised car retail network continued to grow the brand’s new car registrations despite July’s vehicle supply and COVID-prompted sector headwinds.
Supply issues resulting from global semiconductor shortages and the ongoing impact of the UK’s COVID-19 ‘pingdemic’ have been blamed for the lowest July new car registrations total since 1998.
Hyundai Motor UK has launched a new Mocean all-inclusive vehicle subscription model offers motorists a fully taxed, insured and maintained car for a single monthly payment.
Stellantis has reported an “outstanding” 9.5ppt year-on-year improvement in operating income margin, to 11.4%, in the first half of 2021.
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has launched a new service programme that provides its customers with free breakdown and recovery assistance.
Jato Dynamics has said that it is “unclear” whether Europe’s new car registrations volumes will return to pre-COVID pandemic levels after the sector’s recovery slowed in June.
MG Motor UK remains on-track to grow its franchised car retail network to 150 sites by the end of 2021 after Wilsons Group opened the doors to its new dealership in Epsom.
L&L Automotive has acquired Mercedes-Benz Retail Group’s Hemel Hempstead dealership as the German premium car brand acts on plans to sell-off its UK retail operation.
MPs on the UK Government’s transport committee have suggested that a mandate compelling car makers to sell increasing numbers of electric vehicles (EV) could be the key to driving greater adoption.
The UK’s car manufacturing sector saw its productivity choked by COVID-19 triggered staff absences and the global shortage of semiconductor microchips in June.
Owners of the Hyundai Kona voted the compact SUV to victory as the Auto Express Driver Power Awards car of the year for 2021.
Vertu Motors will operate Leicester’s Renault and Dacia franchised car dealerships in Leicester after acquiring the businesses from Renault Retail Group.
Honda’s 3,000-strong workforce at its Swindon manufacturing plant have begun their final shift ahead of the site’s official closure at the end of this week.
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North Wales Honda has changed its named to North Wales Motor Company after adding a Kia franchised car dealership to its portfolio in Llandudno.
International Motors has completed the acquisition of the Mitsubishi Motors in the UK aftersales franchise operation from the Japanese brand’s long-term importer The Colt Car Company.
Lookers has marked the opening of its new Chester Kia dealership with a weekend-long customer event.
Performance electric vehicle (EV) brand Polestar has revealed plans to double its retail presence and launch a new out-of-town ‘Destination’ store concept as part of ambitious new growth plans.
New car subscriptions will help Volvo Cars grow market share in the years ahead as it expands its Care By Volvo service to target business customers.
TrustFord chairman and chief executive Stuart Foulds has expressed “pride” in his workforce’s delivery of a £13.6m pre-tax profit in the first half of 2021.
Hawkins Motor Group and Griffin Mill Garages have become the first Nissan franchisees to adopt the Japanese car manufacturer’s new corporate identity at its dealerships.
MG Motor UK has appointed former Volkswagen, Hyundai and Nissan franchised car retail specialist Andrew Stewart as its new head of sales.
With the publication of its ‘Fit for 55’ proposals, the European Commission has taken a key step towards its goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050.
Cox Automotive has downgraded its 2021 new car registrations forecast by 2.48% amid expectations that vehicle supply issues will leave Q3 deliveries down 17.7% on the 10-year average.
Read Motor Group has added its first Stellantis new car franchises to its portfolio with the acquisition of Alfa Romeo Retailer of the Year Beechdale Motor Group.
