Independent Holden Group has grown its business to seven locations across East Anglia following the acquisition of Cecil & Larter in Bury St Edmunds.
America's Lithia Motors has increased its acquisition offer for Pendragon by 42%, another £117 million, taking the amount being offered for all its Stratstone, Evans Halshaw, Carstore and PVM motor businesses up to £367 million.
American motor retailer AutoNation has now joined the bidding war for Pendragon, with its own 32p per share pitch matching the revised offer proposed by its US rival Lithia.
Pendragon has unanimously rejected an unsolicited and preliminary proposal by Hedin Mobility and Penske
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.
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
Fix Auto UK has doubled the number of repair centres in Northern Ireland within the space of 18 month
The family-owned and operated John Clark Motor Group (JCMG) is actively seeking out acquisition targets after celebrating a record 2022.
Cinch and other shareholders are backing the increased takeover offer from Global Auto Holdings for Lookers for £504.2 million.
Hedin Automotive has expanded its representation with premium brands after acquiring Stephen James Group for an undisclosed sum.
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.
