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Car Dealer News 28 Apr

Inchcape forecasts 25% rise in 2022 pre-tax profits after Russia exit

Inchcape has forecast a 25% rise in pre-tax profits in 2022 despite its withdrawal from Russia’s car retail sector and a vow that it has “no intention to re-enter the market”.

Acquisitions and deals

USA's Lithia Motors to buy Pendragon in £250m deal to become UK's 2nd biggest dealer group
Manufacturer

BYD appointing regional groups as it aims for 6% of EV market
Technology

DMS firm Pinewood to target UK and US dealerships after Pendragon acquisition

Aftersales

Halfords strikes at franchised networks with 'Dealer Or No Dealer' marketing campaign
Car Dealer News

EV lease firm Onto collapses into administration
Acquisitions and deals

USA's Lithia Motors to buy Pendragon in £250m deal to become UK's 2nd biggest dealer group

Technology

DMS firm Pinewood to target UK and US dealerships after Pendragon acquisition
Car Dealer News

Eddie Hawthorne to share Arnold Clark’s cybercrime story at AM Live event
Finance

Data shows declining levels of personal contract hire (PCH) in UK's car market
Retailing

The secrets behind TrustFord's win of Retailer of the Year
Car Dealer News

Santander, MG Motor to launch EV benefits scheme
Digital marketing

The FCA could crack down on social media “wild west” with finance risk warning labels

Used Cars

Most and least reliable used cars revealed by What Car?
Acquisitions and deals

Autovista Group, Glass's owner, is taken over by JD Power
Manufacturer

Industry rocked by UK pushing back 2030 ban on new petrol and diesel cars

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