Hendy Group founder and chief executive hailed 2023 as the car retailers “biggest year” as he celebrated the successes of its top-performing staff at an annual awards event.
Lookers expects to deliver a “quick return” on a muti-million-pound investment to grow its fleet of mobile service vans as it pursues growth in cosmetic repair and alloy wheel refurbishment.
Car supermarket group AvailableCar has signed a five-year remarketing deal with Cox Automotive that will see 12,500 cars per year pass through Manheim auctions.
Eden Motor Group is launching a new car subscription mobility service after becoming Karzoom’s retailer partner for the Thames Valley.
Car retail group JT Hughes has revealed that it more than doubled its profits in 2021/22 following the addition of a new Kia franchise and a new Isuzu pick-ups dealership.
Vertu Motors has acknowledged colleagues who have performed ‘exceptionally well’ and delivered high levels of leadership throughout the year.
Car retailers are being urged to contribute to a survey gathering information on behalf of the Office Zero Emissions Vehicles (OZEV) and could help shape future UK Government’s policy.
Cazoo has completed the disposal of the used car data insights platform Cazana for an undisclosed sum just over 17 months after acquiring the business for £25 million.
A Dick Lovett Ferrari experience manager has refuted a claim that an ex-bodyguard of Michael Jackson was “ignored” by dealership staff because he was wearing a tracksuit.
Brindley Group is set to introduce a host of eco-friendly measures to reduce its carbon footprint when it commences the £2 million redevelopment of its Kia dealership in Wolverhampton.
Mercedes-Benz UK’s first month on the new direct to consumer distribution model, and agency contracts, highlights the need for ‘agile’ vehicle pricing, despite fixed price promises
Car retail sector PLCs Vertu Motors, Pendragon, Lookers and Motorpoint are expected to see “valuations improve” as stability returns to the UK economy.
Lookers has continued to invest heavily in its dealership property portfolio with completion of a £1 million transformation of its Nissan Gateshead franchise.
More than a third of car retailers claim that their business’ survival will be put at risk in the UK Government does not step in to provide support with their energy costs.
Motorpoint has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of Kal Singh, a former executive of the Dreams retailer, as its new chief operating officer.
Renault Group UK has appointed John Richardson as its new head of network development as it re-affirms its commitment to its franchised dealer model.
Fund raising cyclists from Lookers are setting their sights on a new cycling challenge after raising £150,000 with 650km Birmingham to Belfast charity ride.
Newly-promoted RJTK Automotive managing director Darren Bradford told the AM News Show that he has “a lot up my sleeve” for 2023.
Waylands Automotive chief executive John O’Hanlon admits the group has “unashamedly” been investing heavily on its car dealership property ahead of Swindon Volvo opening.
Vospers has grown its Stellantis representation in Plymouth by taking over the Vauxhall franchise in Plymouth from Pendragon’s Evans Halshaw business.
