Eastern Western Motor Group has reported a near-33% rise in pre-tax profits in a set of 2020 annual financial results which lay bare the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its trading activity.
Big Motoring World has kick-started an growth plans with the acquisition of Peterborough-based used car supermarket group SW Car Supermarket.
Waylands Automotive has officially added the MG Motor UK franchise to its franchised dealership portfolio with the opening of a new showroom in Oxford.
SsangYong Motors has added Holt SsangYong to its franchised car retail network, opening its doors to customers this month.
Mercedes-Benz Retail Group (MBRG) is proceeding with the development of its flagship West London dealership despite its expected sale by the German premium car maker.
Keyloop has completed the acquisition of automotive finance software specialist FISC to help car manufacturers and retailers better manage customer experience and retention.
INEOS has agreed franchised sales and servicing contracts with Cambria Automobiles and JT Hughes as it works to establish a 23-site UK retail network by July next year.
Holdcroft Group has opened the doors to a new MG Motor UK franchise in Cheshire Oaks after adding the brand into its existing Honda showroom.
Dicksons of Inverness have extended MG Motor UK’s reach into the Highlands with the opening of a new dealership in its home city.
SsangYong Motors UK has announced the addition of Close SsangYong to its franchised car retail network.
Lookers has adopted Nissan GB’s new car dealership corporate identity at its Carlisle retail site after completing a £750,000 upgrade of the facility.
Constellation Automotive’s cinch online car retail platform has strongly denied “far-fetched” rumours that it is lining up an approach to acquire used car supermarket giant Motorpoint.
Cambria Automobiles has taken another step towards private ownership after announcing its intention to stop trading on the stock market by October 13.
Breeze Motor Group has revealed plans to join the Suzuki GB franchised car retail network with the opening of a new dealership in Poole.
Lindop Brothers have thanked councillors for granting permission for its Toyota dealership extension after planning officials twice recommended the scheme’s refusal.
Cambria Automobiles’ £82.5 million takeover by the car retail group’s chief executive Mark Lavery has now exceeded the required 75% acceptance rate needed to succeed.
Toyota car retailer Lindop Brothers has expressed concerns that planning officials rejection of its dealership expansion plans could jeopardise its franchise agreement with the Japanese brand.
SsangYong Motors UK has welcomed PJ Nicholls as the latest addition to its growing franchised car dealer network.
Cox Automotive has acquired Spiers New Technologies, a provider for electric vehicle battery life cycle management, for an undisclosed sum.
Proposals to replace Dick Lovett's BMW and Mini showroom in Bath with housing and student accommodation have been passed by councillors, despite their expert planning officers advising against the project.
Arnold Clark aims to introduce a new Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV) Innovation Centre in England, following the launch of its first in Scotland.
Wessex Garages has opened its fourth Nissan dealership with a new showroom in Newport, South Wales.
Growing motor retail group Waylands Automotive opened the doors of its fifth Volvo dealership to customers in Bristol on Monday.
Proposals to built student homes and flats at Dick Lovett's BMW Mini dealership in Bath will go before city councillors this week.
Cambria Automobiles chief executive Mark Lavery has dismissed angry US-based shareholders’ allegations that his £82.5 million takeover bid for the car retail PLC is akin to “stealing”.
