Acquisition and disposal
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Acquisitions and deals 30 Jul
Carcraft brand to live on as Rix brothers' online car classifieds business
The Rix brothers, who were behind online classifieds website Netcars until its sale to the RAC in 2013, have bought the Carcraft web domain and trademark.
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Car Dealer News 28 Jul
Motor Depot expands with fifth used car dealership
North of England used car dealer group Motor Depot has acquired its fifth site. The business has taken over the Godfrey Auto Parts premises at Grimsby.
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Dealer Management 3 Jul
How to integrate a new car dealership after acquisition
Finding the right formula to integrate a new motor retail business is vital to post-acquisition success
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Dealer Management 2 Jul
Make your franchise fit for sale
Getting your house in order with early planning can help you to squeeze the maximum possible value from your motor retail business when the time comes to exit.
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Car Dealer News 10 Jun
Vertu Motors acquires first Skoda dealership
Vertu Motors has added to its franchise portfolio with the acquisition of MSB Skoda in Darlington.
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Car Dealer News 8 Jun
Manchester expansion for Fords of Winsford
Used car supermarket Fords of Winsford has acquired an additional retail site on Barton Dock Road, Manchester, opposite the Trafford Centre.
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Car Dealer News 8 Jun
Pendragon will not acquire Lexus of Glendale USA car dealership
Pendragon PLC is no longer set to acquire the Lexus of Glendale car dealership from Texas Automobiles Leasing, in California, USA.
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Acquisitions and deals 18 May
Eden Motor Group expands with WLMG Hyundai takeover
Eden Motor Group has expanded with its acquisition of a Hyundai franchise from West London Motor Group.
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Aftersales 7 May
£50m sale of online tyre retailer Blackcircles makes founder a millionaire
Online tyre retailer Blackcircles.com has been sold to Michelin for £50 million, making its founder Mike Welch a multi-millionaire.
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Acquisitions and deals 1 May
Cambria in £7.56m deal for TH White Land Rover car dealership
Cambria Automobiles has paid £7.56 million to acquire a Land Rover car dealership in Royal Wotton Basset, Swindon, from TH White.
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Car Dealer News 1 May
Vertu Motors acquires more Jaguar and Land Rover car dealerships
Vertu Motors has bought more Jaguar and Land Rover car dealerships in the north of England from Pendragon and Jardine Motors.