US-based Lithia Motors could be set to take over Pendragon's dealership and leasing businesses in a £250 million deal which would leave Pinewood, Pendragon's software division, behind as a standalone entity retaining Pendragon's stock market listing.
Autovista Group, the owner of UK car values brand Glass's, has been acquired by the global automotive data and analytics firm JD Power.
A Ford dealer in Kent is asking for planning permission to expand his business but says the actual work won't go ahead until the economic climate is more positive.
Shareholders in Lookers voted on the 130p per share takeover offer by Global Auto Holdings this week and a huge majority gave it their backing.
Its takeover of C&C Vehicle Services has led Steer Automotive Group to launch a new division focused on the repair of vans, trucks and other commercial vehicles.
Greenacre Honda dealerships in Blackburn and Clitheroe have been bought by Marshall Motor Group
Peter Vardy Group expands with Aberdeen acquisition of a MG car franchise from Gillanders
Eden Vauxhall in Branksome, Poole, has been bought by Hendy Group which aims to grow its links with Stellantis brands.
Arden BMW and Mini has been taken over by US-based Lithia And Driveway, owner of Jardine Motors Group
Howards Motor Group is making a significant investment in sustainable energy solutions by installing solar panels across all its group locations.
A combined Fiat, Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Abarth car dealership near Solihull is set to close next week because it cannot accommodate the new requirements of car manufacturer group Stellantis.
Fix Auto UK has doubled the number of repair centres in Northern Ireland within the space of 18 month
A Midlands-based AM100 car dealer group has begun a group-wide sustainability project which will bring long-term cost savings and carbon footprint reductions.
Launch events at Peter Vardy's first MG dealerships this Saturday will offer £1,000 savings off any new model when booking a test drive.
The family-owned and operated John Clark Motor Group (JCMG) is actively seeking out acquisition targets after celebrating a record 2022.
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.
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.
