login search

Drayton Motors

MD leaves AM100 dealer group to head own business

Former RJTK and Drayton Motors executive Darren Bradford has set up his own business, REVS (automotive) in Boston, Lincolnshire.

talent & people 6 Mar
Kia UK's new showroom corporate identity (CI)

Drayton Motors developments continue with Boston Kia dealership plans

Drayton Motors is set to continue to drive improvements to its car dealership portfolio with plans to create a new-build Kia showroom in Boston, Lincolnshire.

Car dealer news 29 Mar

Luxury celebration weekend rewards Drayton Motor's great achievers

Family-owned motor retailer Drayton Motor Group has rewarded dozens of its high achieving staff with a luxury celebration weekend for them and their partners.

Car dealer news 7 Mar
AM News Show podcast: Darren Bradford, managing director, RJTK Automotive

AM News Show: 10 minutes with RJTK Automotive MD Darren Bradford

Newly-promoted RJTK Automotive managing director Darren Bradford told the AM News Show that he has “a lot up my sleeve” for 2023.

AM News Show podcast 15 Feb
AM News Show: former Inchape UK CEO James Brearley, RSM head of auto Alison Ashley and RJTK managing director Darren Bradford

AM News Show: former Inchcape CEO James Brearley ‘flattered’ by Marshall links

Former Inchcape chief executive James Brearley has told the AM News Show podcast that he was “quite flattered” to be linked with the Marshall Motor Group CEO role formerly held by Daksh Gupta.

AM News Show podcast 3 Feb
Darren Bradford of Drayton Motors on stage

RJTK Automotive Group promotes Darren Bradford to MD role

New RJK Automotive Group managing director Darren Bradford has vowed to remain a “hands on” leader after being promoted from the role of Drayton Motors MD.

people news 12 Jan
Closed: Marshall Motor Group's Kia dealership in Scunthorpe

Constellation-owned Marshall Motor Group to exit Kia UK car retail franchise

Constellation Automotive has denied that Marshall Motor Group’s exit from the Kia UK franchised dealer network is connected to leadership changes following its takeover of the former car retail PLC.

Car dealer news 2 Aug
Drayton Motors acquisition: Cropleys Suzuki

Drayton Motors celebrates 2021 car retail success with Cropleys Suzuki acquisition

Drayton Motors has celebrated its 2021 car retail success with the return of its annual awards after securing the acquisition of Cropleys Suzuki and adding the Maxus franchise to its portfolio.

acquisitions and deals 14 Feb
Reputation's the 800 Award badge

Eight Kia dealers earn Customer Reputation Award

Eight Kia dealerships have been awarded the 800 Award by Reputation, each achieving more than 800 points out of 1,000.

Car dealer news 18 May
Jonathan Gravelll, managing director, Gravells

Kia dealers’ hat-trick with Institute of Customer Service (ICS) accreditation

Kia Motors UK retailers Ken Jervis, Gravells and Drayton Motors have scored a hat-trick of Institute of Customer Service (ICS) accreditation – each achieving a ‘ServiceMark with Distinction’.

Car dealer news 6 May
Drayton Motors Kia Grantham

Drayton Motors completes Victor Wood Group Grantham Kia acquisition

Drayton Motors has completed the acquisition of Grantham Kia operator Victor Wood Group for an undisclosed fee.

acquisitions and deals 23 Feb
deakin petts, kia Drayton Motors Boston

Eight questions to...Deakin Petts, light vehicle technician apprentice at Drayton Motors Boston

Drayton Motors Boston's light vehicle technician apprentice Deakin Petts says his desire to learn is what drives him to succeed.

Dealer profiles 29 Apr
AM Cover May 2020

Coronavirus, DS network plans and Drayton Kia - here in May AM digital magazine

May's AM magazine has now been published here as an e-zine so read about DS Automobiles, the UK used car market, Drayton Motors Kia, autonomous cars and COVID-19

22 Apr
Darren Bradford of Drayton Motors on stage

Drayton Motors - cultivating success with rural Kia franchises

A strong emphasis on people and a collective willingness to roll up their sleeves is propelling profits at Drayton Motors.

Manufacturer insight 22 Apr
The team at Drayton Motors proudly display their Best UK Dealerships to Work For awards

Drayton Motors' Best UK Dealerships accolade is 'Jewel in the Crown'

Drayton Motors has entered AM’s Best UK Dealerships to Work For for the third consecutive year after it became an “invaluable” tool to gather honest opinions from staff about the business.

14 May
Flear and Thomson’s Scott Buchanan collects the group's 'dealer of the year' award from Paul Philpott, president and chief executive of Kia Motors UK

Flear and Thomson retains Kia Dealer of the Year title

Flear and Thomson’s Kia Motors franchise in Dunfermline has retained the Kia Dealer of the Year title during the Korean manufacturer’s annual dealer conference.

21 Jan
AM Best Dealership To Work For 2018 logo

The winners of AM Best UK Dealerships To Work For 2018

The 2018 AM Best UK Dealerships To Work For have been revealed.

9 Nov
Darren Bradford, general manager, Drayton Motors, collects the award from Martin Peters, sales director, Autoclenz Group, right

AM Awards 2018 – Best Used Car Performance – Drayton Kia

Drayton Kia won the AM Award for Best Used Car Performance.

9 Feb
Darren Bradford, general manager, Drayton Motors Kia, left, accepts the AM Best UK Dealerships to Work For award from LTK Consultants’ managing director, Andrew Landell

Drayton Motors Kia, Boston - an AM Best UK Dealership to Work For

Drayton Motors Kia, Boston, use everything from target-linked social events to a ’super’ 15% bonus scheme to achieve exceptional sales

28 Nov
Sinclair Group representatives collect their Mercedes Benz Retailer of the Year award

Sinclair Group named Mercedes-Benz Cars’ Retailer of the Year after 'outstanding year'

Sinclair Group has been named as Mercedes-Benz Cars’ Retailer of the Year at the annual Mercedes-Benz Retailer Awards due to "hard work and dedication" said the brand's UK CEO Gary Savage.

17 Feb

AM Live 2024 - register today

AM Awards 2024 - last handful of tickets available

Related articles

Marshall logo
Marshall board highlights Constellation's 'ownership responsibilities' in recommending takeover
acquisitions and deals 12 Feb
The new Lexus and Toyota dealership in Bristol
Doors open at Marshall’s ‘monster’ Toyota and Lexus Bristol dealership
Car dealer news 12 Feb
Daksh Gupta
Marshall Motor Group boosts Ben fund-raising with £50,000 donation
12 Feb

AM Spotlight on customer experience and retention March 2024