A former Shukers car showroom in Telford could be transformed into a church after the local council was asked to approve planning permission for its change of use.
Car dealer group Lookers has begun trading from a major new Volkswagen showroom built into a Battersea housing development in London
Arnold Clark has completed the acquisition of Phoenix Car Company, with the transfer of assets and staff from the Paisley-based car retailer to take place on January 31.
Vertu Motors has completed the acquisition of online commercial vehicles retailer Vans Direct for a total consideration of £7.5 million.
Pentagon Motor Group has completed the acquisition of TrustFord dealerships in Warrington, St Helens and Runcorn to join the Ford franchise for the first time.
Hendy Group has followed up expansion in its South coast home territory with the acquisition of Hampshire-based Seward Group.
The Sinclair Group has strengthened its standing as Wales’ largest franchised retailer by adding another premium brand to its portfolio.
Arnold Clark is set to begin the development of a new Volvo Car UK dealership in Aberdeen.
Luxury used car dealer Centurian Automotive looks set to be acquired by listed boutique hospitality specialist, the Barkby Group plc.
Sytner Group has been given the green light by planning officials for the development of a new Guy Salmon Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Portsmouth.
Inchcape has gained planning approval to develop a new Jaguar Land Rover dealership on Derby’s former cattle market.
KAR Auction Services is to acquire CarsOnTheWeb (COTW), extending its European footprint and technical ability to manage cross-border sales.
Listers Group has revealed plans to open its new dealership with Porsche with the creation of a “multi-million pound” site in the city alongside details of its new £10m Mercedes-Benz showroom.
Pentagon Motor Group has announced its intention to acquire three Ford dealerships from TrustFord – in Warrington, St Helens and Runcorn.
Richmond Motor Group has completed the acquisition of a former Fiat and Abarth showroom in Drayton.
Lotus Cars franchisee Hoffmann’s of Henley has acquired Jaguar C-Type sports car builder Proteus Sports & Racing Cars.
Luscombe Motors will expand its used car operations and could be set to introduce a third franchise following the acquisition of a “blank canvas” site which adds 50% more retail space for the business.
Dubai-based conglomerate AW Rostamani has made its first acquisition in the UK, taking a majority stake in Brayleys Motor Group, whose franchises include Honda, Kia, Mazda and Renault/Dacia.
Swansway Group has renewed its contract with BCA in an exclusive, two-year remarketing deal that will see it handle more than 7,000 vehicles a year.
Arnold Clark plans to open a used car dealership in Bolton early in 2019.
Dick Lovett is hoping to relocate its BMW and Mini dealership in Hungerford to the outskirts of Newbury to allow for expansion.
Investment in a hub and spoke car retail model will help to ensure that franchised dealers “thrive and have many years of longevity”, according to a new sector report published by Colliers International.
eBay has announced its intention to by Motors.co.uk from Cox Automotive and join the platform with its Gumtree online classified site to strengthen its online car sales offering.
MCS Group has completed the build of Cambria Automobiles' new £6.5 million Jaguar Land Rover dealership on the former Swindon Motor Park in Wiltshire.
Aston Barclay has expanded into the consumer car buying sector with the completion of its acquisition of The Car Buying Group (TCBG).
