Chinese electric car brand GWM Ora UK has increased its dealerships in the north of England with a partnership with Holdcroft, while Citygate Group has opened its first GWM Ora dealership at High Wycombe.
Cinch and other shareholders are backing the increased takeover offer from Global Auto Holdings for Lookers for £504.2 million.
Holden Group has invested more than £500,000 in solar panels to power its car dealerships in Norwich.
Hedin Automotive has expanded its representation with premium brands after acquiring Stephen James Group for an undisclosed sum.
Lotus Cars has opened a new first-of-its-kind brand store opposite the Ritz hotel, at the heart of London’s prestigious Mayfair district.
Global Auto Holdings has increased its offer to takeover Lookers by nearly £40 million to £504.2m after some shareholders rejected the previous offer.
Global investment firm Carlyle has agreed to acquire Evolution Funding, the UK used car finance platform.
Motorway, the UK used car marketplace, has acquired vehicle provenance check provider Total Car Check for an undisclosed sum.
Global Auto Holdings’ £465.4 million bid to acquire Lookers may be in doubt as shareholder Constellation Automotive has announced it will vote against the deal.
With Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz starting EV charging firms, and Arnold Clark buying a charger installer, experts can't agree whether it's a good, profitable step for the automotive industry's establishment.
Reducing Pendragon's carbon emissions by 5%, increasing female representation in management positions and bringing at least two new OEMs on board are among the three-year targets set for the AM100 dealer group's chief executive Bill Berman and chief financial officer Mark Willis.
Steven Eagell Group has completed the acquisition of nine Toyota and three Lexus dealerships from Marshall Motor Group for an undisclosed sum.
Steer is continuing to expand at a rapid pace with the addition of 32 locations with the acquisition of Apollo Motor Group and Balgores Motors.
Chorley Group managing director Adam Turner explains to AM why multi-franchising is playing a key part in tackling the rising costs of business.
Family-owned Peter Cooper Motor Group has acquired Viking Garages Kia for an undisclosed sum to expand its operations in Dorset, Hampshire, and West Sussex.
The Competition and Markets Authority has reversed its previous decision regarding Copart's acquisition of Hills Motors.
The takeover of AM100 dealer group Lookers by Canada's Alpha Auto Group, through its UK entity Global Auto Holdings, has marked the start of a new chapter for the UK's third largest motor retailer.
Lookers’ chief executive and interim chairman are recommending a £465.4 million takeover bid by Canada’s Alpha Auto Group (AAG).
Around 200 guests joined senior management of AM100 dealer group HR Owen and Bentley Motors at the grand opening of HR Owen Bentley Hatfield yesterday.
Netherlands-based motor retailer Van Mossel has announced its takeover of the UK car dealer Jacksons Group, which represents 29 automotive brands in the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Isle of Wight.
Over 1,000 automotive professionals from 100 businesses have now achieved Carbon Literate status to help achieve their wider sustainability objectives.
AM100 car dealer DM Keith has announced a partnership with UK new car market entrant Build Your Dreams (BYD).
AM interviews Peter Charters, general manager of Maserati’s North Europe, about luxury car sales and car dealer profitability
Sweden-based Anders Hedin has said he will seek expansion in the UK since gaining his first businesses here with the Mercedes-Benz brand.
John Banks Group is opening three new dealerships in Colchester with a multi-site Honda cars, motorcycles and Mazda business.
