Rybrook Group has completed its acquisition of the Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) franchised car dealership from Pendragon Premier Limited.
Marshall Motor Holdings is claiming the title of the UK’s largest Skoda dealer after its takeover of Progress Group.
Endeavour Automotive has expanded into Berkshire with the acquisition of three Volvo dealerships in High Wycombe, Maidenhead and Slough from HSF Group.
Marshall Motor Group has acquired Sandicliffe Motor Group’s Skoda franchises in Nottingham and Leicester to its portfolio of UK dealership sites.
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.
Luxury used car dealer Centurian Automotive looks set to be acquired by listed boutique hospitality specialist, the Barkby Group plc.
KAR Auction Services is to acquire CarsOnTheWeb (COTW), extending its European footprint and technical ability to manage cross-border sales.
Pentagon Motor Group has announced its intention to acquire three Ford dealerships from TrustFord – in Warrington, St Helens and Runcorn.
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.
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.
Aston Barclay has expanded into the consumer car buying sector with the completion of its acquisition of The Car Buying Group (TCBG).
Cox Automotive and Grant Thornton have delivered analysis of diesel car sales, vehicle ownership trends and continued retailer consolidation ahead of Brexit after teaming-up to produce an automotive sector Insight Report.
Waylands Automotive has acquired Johnsons Cars’ Volvo Oxford car dealership to extend it operations to four sites – all with the Swedish premium brand.
