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Garage fined by DVSA for installing illegal aftermarket car parts

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has completed a landmark prosecution of an independent repair garage for fitting unsuitable parts to a vehicle which would consequently make it illegal to drive on the road.

Car dealer news 28 Nov

Crown Suzuki sales executive clinches top prize in Motor Ombudsman Star Awards

Luke Laurence at the Crown Suzuki dealership in Hendon, North London, has become the first individual to win The Motor Ombudsman’s National Garage Star Award.

28 Nov

Bowker gears up to buy more BMWs and Minis

Lancashire dealer group Bowker Motor Group has tempted Paul Hattersley away from Swansway Garages to become its group buyer.

Car dealer news 27 Nov

Ben’s new health & wellbeing survey offers £500 prize

Automotive industry charity Ben has launched its new Health & Wellbeing survey for 2023.

Car dealer news 27 Nov

Sinclair Finance & Leasing extends Fleet Assist contract

Bridgend-based Sinclair Finance & Leasing is extending its contract with Fleet Assist by a further three years as it works towards EV readiness

Aftersales 27 Nov

Rybrook Automotive investing £1.4m in solar, EV charging

Rybrook Automotive has embarked on a £1.4 million multi-site solar and EV charging project, delivered by renewable energy systems

24 Nov

JCT600 directors get stuck in to Benathlon Challenge

Directors of AM100 dealer group JCT600 who hiked 80 miles along the Dales Way to raise funds for motor industry charity Ben are hoping to reach their £10,000 fundraising target.

Car dealer news 23 Nov

Motorpoint vows to remain resilient in face of huge losses

Motorpoint insists its strategic adjustments and resilient business model will help it navigate the challenges faced by all retailers in the used car market

23 Nov
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Lookers’ BMW Crewe dealership opens after £5.8m transformation

Lookers’ new BMW Crewe dealership in Crew is open after a £5.8m injection and significant upgrade.

Car dealer news 23 Nov
UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt

New UK budget funds for green automotive, apprenticeships

The UK Chancellor has moved to boost advanced automotive manufacturing and industry apprenticeships as part of the UK’s latest budget review.

22 Nov

ADESA rebrands as OPENLANE in UK and Europe

ADESA UK is to rebrand as OPENLANE UK as its North American parent moves to simplify wholesale retailing.

Car dealer news 22 Nov

Cazoo's debt for shares deal gets the go ahead

Cazoo bondholders have agreed to swap the debt they own for shares in the online car dealer.

Car dealer news 22 Nov
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Dealerships calling for 'clear and strategic vision' in budget review

This week’s Government’s Autumn Statement could prove a pivotal point for UK motor retail businesses and their customers, according to the NFDA.

20 Nov

Swansway Oldham dealership celebrates first anniversary

Swansway Motor Group and its Oldham Volkswagen team is celebrating the first anniversary of their brand-new Chadderton-based dealership.

20 Nov

Loss-making AM100 dealer groups double since 2021

After some consolidation or break-ups of a few major groups, the AM100 also has four new entrants this time. See the report for details.

AM100 17 Nov
all-electric BMW iX5

Williams teams with national park to introduce all-electric BMW i5

Williams BMW is supporting the Peak District National Park, by showcasing some of the area’s most exciting artists, to create an immersive backdrop at the Manchester Art Fair.

17 Nov

Big Motoring World opens new car supermarkets in Leeds and Cannock

Big Motoring World has now officially opened the recently acquired Available Car sites at Leeds and Cannock which become the car supermarket's seventh and eighth outlets.

Car dealer news 16 Nov

Chairman of AM100 car dealer steps down

After 60 years in the business the chairman of Brindley Garages, Robin Brindley, has announced his retirement.

Car dealer news 16 Nov

Lookers invests £2.5m at new Colchester Volvo car dealership

Lookers is investing £2.5 million to create a new state-of-the-art dealership at a new site in Colchester which will open before the end of the year.

Car dealer news 16 Nov
Around 12,700 on-street residential charge points have now been installed

Long term hit to EV values expected by many dealers

The government’s move to stretch the electrification deadline to 2035 for new car sales will cause long-term volatility in the prices of electric cars, many dealers fear.

EV and hybrids 14 Nov

AM Awards 2024 - last handful of tickets available

AM webinar - Assurant May 24 2024

AM Spotlight on customer experience and retention March 2024