Honda UK

Honda UK has ‘no specific plans’ to introduce car retail agency model

Honda UK has said that it has “no specific plans” to introduce an agency model to its franchised car retail network.

Vertu becomes Europe's biggest Honda dealer with Hepworth Huddersfield acquisition

Vertu Motors has “cemented” its position as the biggest Honda retailer in Europe with the acquisition of Hepworth Honda in Huddersfield.

Petrol and diesel drivers put off AFV switch due to lack of knowledge

Over half (52%) of motorists in the UK believe their next car is likely to be a hybrid vehicle, but 68% of petrol and diesel drivers feel they do not know enough to buy one.

Honda’s CR-V SUV becomes hybrid-only with e:HEV drivetrain

Honda UK’s CR-V flagship SUV will be available as a hybrid only from 2021 as the Japanese carmaker continues its planned move to electrify its vehicle range.

Mazda MX-30 and Honda Jazz achieve 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating

The Mazda MX-30 and Honda Jazz have achieved five-star scores in Euro NCAP’s latest safety-assessing crash tests.

TT racer Guy Martin joins EV movement with DM Keith Honda e purchase

Isle of Man TT motorbike racer and Truck mechanic turned TV star Guy Martin has joined the electric movement with the purchase of his very own Honda e.

New consultancy launched to help dealers and OEMs improve performance

A new consultancy has been launched by three experienced, senior automotive experts to help dealers and OEMs identify opportunities and develop strategies to improve performance.

A retro-style Honda e electric car is better equipped than a Mini

Anca Motor Group adds new Brighton Suzuki dealership

Anca Motor Group has added a new Suzuki Brighton dealership to its portfolio.

Brayleys completes acquisition of Glyn Hopkin Romford Honda dealership

Brayleys has completed the COVID-19 lockdown acquisition of Glyn Hopkin's Romford Honda dealership for an undisclosed sum.

Honda UK appoints Michael Doyle as head of network development

Honda UK has promoted regional operations manager Michael Doyle to the role of new head of network and commercial development with immediate effect.

Vertu Motors completes £4m Vantage Kia and Honda acquisitions

​Vertu Motors completed the £4 million acquisition of the Kia Bradford and Honda Bradford business from the Vantage Motor Group.

Honda UK appoints Jean-Marc Streng as managing director

​Honda UK announced the appointment of Jean-Marc Streng as its new managing director ahead of the retirement of current MD David Hodgetts.

Crown Motors adds Suzuki franchise to Hendon Honda dealership

Crown Motors joined the Suzuki GB franchise with the opening of a new dealership location within its existing Honda showroom in Hendon, Essex.

Honda’s new Jazz hybrid spawns SUV-inspired derivative

Honda car retailers will add two new models to their showrooms when the new Jazz hybrid reaches their showrooms this summer thanks to the creation of an SUV-inspired ‘Crosstar’ derivative.

AM’s top ten most read car retail stories of 2019

​AM’s top ten most read stories of 2019 brought readers news of developments at top AM100 retail groups Pendragon, Lookers and Sytner and network changes within Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Honda.

Stoneacre to bring Renault/Dacia to ‘iconic’ Mushroom Garage

​Stoneacre Motor Group is carrying out a £1 million redevelopment of its iconic Mushroom Garage car retail operation in Rotherham as part of a process which will usher out its Honda and Mitsubishi franchises.

Honda e pricing confirmed at Frankfurt Motor Show

Honda dealers are now able to accept orders for the brand’s first electric vehicle (EV) after the pricing of its Honda e hatchback was announced at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Honda is NFDA’s Dealer Attitude Survey’s most improved car franchise

Honda emerged as the National Franchised Dealers Association’s (NFDA) most improved franchised in the Summer 2019 Dealer Attitude Survey amid the roll-out of its ambitious network restructure.

Brayleys Cars adds four dealerships with Thames Honda acquisition

Brayleys Group has more than doubled its representation of Honda with the acquisition of Thames Honda for an undisclosed sum.