Chorley Group

Auto Trader’s Leatherbarrow joins Chorley Group in key role

Auto Trader’s Leatherbarrow joins Chorley Group in key management role

China's GWM ORA launches test drive network

Chinese EV brand GWM ORA is launching its new test drive centre initiative to provide additional coverage and support for the brand' retailer network.

Manufacturer insight 2 Oct

Hilary Nicol steps down as finance director at Chorley Group

Hiliary Nicol has announced she is retiring as finance director at Chorley Group after 30 years in the role.

people news 1 Aug

Winners: Chorley Group finance director Hilary Nicol; MD Adam Turner; and founder and chairman Andrew Turner with Mark Edwards, operations director for award sponsor Seriun

Multi-franchising is the focus for AM100 car dealer Chorley Group

Chorley Group managing director Adam Turner explains to AM why multi-franchising is playing a key part in tackling the rising costs of business.

Dealer profiles 30 Jun

The GWM Ora Funky Cat EV is now on sale in the UK

Chorley Group, Charles Hurst and City West Country become GWM Ora retailers

Chorley Group, Charles Hurst and City West have all been named as new franchised retail partners of the IM Group-imported GWM Ora electric vehicle (EV) brand.

Manufacturer insight 6 Feb

Chorley Group leadership team: Pauline Turner, Adam Turner and Sue Corkin

Chorley Group’s Pauline Turner retires after 30 years with family-run car retailer

Chorley Group aftersales director and former managing director Pauline Turner was hailed as a “tenacious, energetic and supportive” leader as the car retail business announced her retirement today.

people news 10 Nov

Chorley Group's newly-acquired Citroen dealership in Blackpool

Chorley Group drives expansion with Vantage Citroen Blackpool acquisition

Chorley has continued its growth in the North-West through the acquisition of Vantage Citroen in Blackpool

acquisitions and deals 18 Jul

Judges recognise COVID response with Chorley Group Customer Service award

Chorley Group emerged as the top Lancashire business for customer service in the annual Red Rose Awards.

Car dealer news 30 Jun

June AM magazine: Chorley Group, future trends, threat to used cars

The June issue of AM magazine is here in digital form, free to read, full of insights that will get dealers thinking about their strategy for the future.

AM 17 Jun

AM webinar: scoring success from MOTs ahead of September's seasonal spike

Car retailers will be offered insight and advice to help them score success from September’s new seasonal spike in MOT volumes.

webinar 17 Jun

Citroen signage at Chorley Group dealership

Chorley Group MD responds to 'grow or go' culture with BCC acquisitions

Chorley Group managing director Adam Turner has said further growth is on the cards after the family-run car retail group added two new Citroen dealerships with the acquisition of BCC Cars.

acquisitions and deals 10 Mar

Chorley Group's new standalone MG dealership in Chorley

Chorley Group triples MG showroom size to match brand's 'exponential growth'

Chorley Group has tripled the scale of its MG Motor UK representation in its home town with the opening of a new standalone showroom for the brand.

Car dealer news 11 Feb

An automotive technician checking a vehicle's tyres

AM webinar to share secrets of efficient and profitable aftersales

An expert panel from Chorley Group, Eden Motor Group, Devonshire Motors and Mitchell Motor Group is set to share some of the secrets to efficient aftersales provision in our latest AM webinar.

Aftersales 15 Nov

Chorley Group closes all dealerships to celebrate ‘freedom day'

Chorley Group has closed all its dealership sites to mark July 19’s so-called ‘freedom day’ with a break for its workforce.

Car dealer news 19 Jul

The EV switch is on, so car dealers need to ramp-up their 2030-readiness now

The intentions of the Government in relation to the environment and the UK's switch to elelctric vehicles (EV) have certainly become a lot clearer.

Aftersales 14 Apr

Acquired: Chorley Group's new Vauxhall franchise

Chorley Group joins Vauxhall and Mitsubishi franchises with 06 Ormskirk Ltd acquisition

The Chorley Group has joined the Vauxhall and Mitsubishi franchises with the acquisition of Lancashire-based 06 Ormskirk Ltd.

acquisitions and deals 1 Mar

British Army helps Chorley Group roll-out twice-weekly COVID-19 test regime

Chorley Group managing director Adam Turner has thanked The British Army and Lancashire County Council for their help in getting a twice-weekly COVID-19 test procedure up and running for its entire retail operation.

Car dealer news 12 Feb

Auto Trader and Chorley Group make five figure donations to Ben

Chorley Group has become the latest AM100 car retail group to respond to the Ben’s plea for help to plug a £1m funding gap – delivering a £10,000 Christmas gift to the automotive charity.

24 Nov

President and chief executive Paul Philpott

Kia dealers' strong COVID-19 recovery earn President’s Acceleration Awards

Kia Motors UK has celebrated the strong comeback from COVID-19 lockdown made 34 of its franchised car dealers with the award of a series of special President's Acceleration Awards.

6 Oct