BMW UK
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Car Dealer News 20 Jan
Westerly Exeter and Cotswold Cheltenham win big at BMW/MINI retailer awards
Westerly Exeter and Cotswold Cheltenham have been crowned BMW and Mini Retailer of the Year at an annual awards event hosted by comedian Alan Carr and radio presenter Edith Bowman.
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Manufacturer 12 Jan
End of BMW police car sales prompts Park Lane dealership staff consultation
An end to sales of BMW vehicles to police forces across the UK has prompted a consultation over jobs at the brand’s BMW Park Lane dealership.
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Car Dealer News 15 Nov
Dick Lovett showcases BMW and Mini classics at dealership opening
A collection of classic cars from BMW and Minis’ past took centre stage as Dick Lovett Group officially opened its new premium car dealership in Melksham.
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Fleet 2 Nov
Fleet operators' top rated car and van retail networks revealed at FN50 awards
Major fleet operators' top-rated franchised car and van retail networks have been revealed at Fleet News’ annual FN50 awards.
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Car Dealer News 1 Nov
Williams partners with artist Jeff Koons to give BMW i7 Art Fair debut
Williams Group has partnered with artist Jeff Koons to inject some colour into its public debut of the new BMW i7 luxury electric vehicle (EV) at the upcoming Manchester Art Fair.
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Acquisitions and deals 1 Nov
Vertu Motors becomes UK’s largest BMW Motorrad motorcycle retailer
Vertu Motors has become the UK’s largest BMW Motorrad motorcycle retailer with the £4.4 million acquisition of two Yorkshire dealerships from Saltaire Motor Company, which trades as Allan Jefferies.
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Car Dealer News 20 Oct
Group 1 Automotive rebrands Barons and Chandlers BMW and Mini dealerships
Group 1 Automotive has rebranded its Barons and Chandlers BMW and Mini dealerships under new Group 1 BMW and Group 1 Mini banners as part of a bid to offer “transparency”.
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Market Insight 4 Oct
BMW doubled its EV sales as zero-emission cars took 17% market share in September
BMW doubled its September electric vehicle (EV) sales as zero emissions vehicles secured a market share of 17% in last month’s new car registrations.
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Car Dealer News 26 Sep
Lookers’ £4.5m transformation of BMW Crewe into ‘regional retail hub’
Lookers has revealed a £4.5 million plan to transform its BMW car dealership in Crewe into a regional retail hub for the German premium car brand.
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Car Dealer News 26 Sep
Dick Lovett prepares for Bath BMW and Mini dealership relocation
Dick Lovett is recruiting staff ahead of its move to a new BMW and Mini car retail site in Melksham next month.
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Acquisitions and deals 5 Sep
Group 1 Automotive completes Fairfield BMW acquisition
Group 1 Automotive has completed the acquisition of Essex-based BMW and Mini franchised car retailer Fairfield Motor Group.
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Manufacturer 2 Sep
BMW starts hydrogen fuel cell vehicle production Munich
BMW is starting production of hydrogen powertrains at its Munich plant as part of an alternative fuel vehicle (AFV) strategy which includes mass-production in future.
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Car Dealer News 22 Aug
Pendragon completes Hull BMW and Mini dealership refurbishment in Hull
Pendragon has officially reopened its Stratstone BMW and Mini car dealership in Hull following a major refurbishment.
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Supplier News 15 Jul
Selling EVs, relaunching Smart, AM Live plan revealed in new July AM magazine
The relaunch of electric car brand Smart, plus reasons for consumers to buy EVs and success stories from used EV dealers are all among the features in the July 2022 issue of AM magazine, available to read here in digital format.
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Car Dealer News 6 Jul
Williams line-up at cinch CarFest North to have Corrie and BMW M stars
Williams Motor Group is set to welcome a TV star and star-studded line-up of classic and cutting-edge BMW M models to the CarFest North motoring festival.
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Car Dealer News 27 Jun
Marshall's car manufacturer partners back Constellation Automotive leadership
Marshall Motor Group’s car manufacturer franchise partners have given their backing to the AM100 retail group’s new Constellation Automotive leadership team.
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Car Dealer News 20 Jun
Arnold Clark’s Harry Fairbairn name retired ahead of BMW/Mini Glasgow opening
Arnold Clark is set to retire 70-year-old Harry Fairbairn car retail branding ahead of plans to open a new BMW Mini dealership in Glasgow.
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Talent & People 13 Jun
8 Questions to… Bowker BMW Preston head of business Jonathan Rogan
In this latest instalment of AM’s ‘8 Questions to…’ Q&A article series Bowker BMW head of business Jonathan Rogan reveals how he loves the variety of life in the car retail sector.
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Car Dealer News 22 Apr
Pendragon unites BMW and Mini at redeveloped Stratstone Derby showroom
Pendragon has united the BMW and Mini brands in Derby following a multi-million project to redevelop its existing Stratstone car retail site.
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Acquisitions and deals 1 Apr
Sytner adds trio of BMW and Mini dealerships with Specialist Cars acquisition
Sytner Group has added a trio of BMW and Mini dealerships with the acquisition of Stevenage-based Specialist Cars.