CDK Global has been rebranded as Keyloop and completed the acquisition of both Rapid RTC and enquiryMAX following its takeover by Francisco Partners (FP).
The Chorley Group has joined the Vauxhall and Mitsubishi franchises with the acquisition of Lancashire-based 06 Ormskirk Ltd.
The Vertu Motors board has said that the AM100 car retail group is positioned to realise “ambitious growth aspirations” after crediting a huge Vertu team effort for a creditable 2020 trading performance.
Peugeot has set out its intention to continue a “journey upmarket” with the introduction of a new logo, marketing campaign and corporate identity (CI) for its franchised car retail network.
Livery Dole, Tees Valley and Ullswater Road Garage have opened new Subaru UK dealerships as part of a “roots-up” restructure of the brand’s franchised car retail network aims to add 10 new locations in the first half of 2021.
Waylands Automotive has joined the Kia Motor UK franchised network with the acquisition of Pendragon's Evans Halshaw car dealership in Reading.
Drayton Motors has completed the acquisition of Grantham Kia operator Victor Wood Group for an undisclosed fee.
Cazoo has begun an expansion “across Europe” with the acquisition of German car subscription provider Cluno.
Work is underway to create the UK’s first ‘Destination Porsche Centre’ sports car dealership after Porsche Retail Group revealed details of the new retail facility in Reading.
Supercar dealer Romans International is set to expand its showroom facilities into a former TrustFord dealership a “stone’s throw” from its current location in Banstead.
Hawkins Motor Group has added a new brand to its franchised car dealership portfolio with the completion of a deal to acquire Town & Country Nissan.
Hendy Group is set to increase its representation with the Lotus Cars brand with the addition of new dealerships in Hampshire and Devon.
Sandown Motors Group has completed the acquisition of the Sytner Group’s Mercedes-Benz car dealership in Newbury – extending its footprint into Berkshire.
Vertu Motors is set to relocate its Kia Nottingham dealership into its existing Volkswagen dealership operation in the city as it continues to consolidate its UK retail operations.
TrustFord has gained planning permission for a new dealership site in Guernsey which will allow the business to bring its Ford retail, aftersales and body shop businesses under one roof.
Autofutura has acquired Chysalis Loyalty to combine the lead management and customer retention knowhow for car retailers, manufacturers and fleet operators.
Isuzu UK has revealed plans to add a further 10 new franchised retail sites to its retail network in 2021 as the new D-Max pick-up prompts further growth for the brand.
Marshall Motor Holdings has opened a new dealership featuring Seat and its performance sister brand Cupra in a former Vauxhall franchised site in Oxford.
Close Motor Company has replaced its Mitsubishi Motors in the UK dealership in Corby with a new Suzuki franchise.
Pendragon has completed the £16.3 million sale of its Hornburg Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) premium car dealership in Los Angeles, California.
Drive Motor Retail has joined the Citroën franchise with the introduction of the brand to its former Sherwoods Group Vauxhall site at Stockton-on-Tees.
AM100 motor retailer HR Owen is investing heavily in 2021 ready to win over more luxury car buyers, despite a heavy hit to its 2020 profits as coronavirus lockdowns took their toll.
Perrys Huddersfield Kia has moved from Longley Park to Northgate, a larger site offering additional service and MOT bays.
JCT600 has expanded its car retail portfolio in its hometown of Bradford with the opening of new Citroen UK and MG Motor UK dealerships.
Pendragon has revealed its plans to develop new BMW and Mini dealerships in Derby and Hull, bringing the two brands together under one roof for the first time at the two locations.
