Independent News
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News 19 AugMotorpoint opens new Champion House head office in Derby
Motorpoint has officially opened the doors of its new 7,000 square foot headquarters in Derby.
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Used Cars 3 JulUsed car customers are opting for longer warranties, says RAC
Used car buyers are increasingly choosing to buy longer warranties when buying cars from independent dealers, finds the RAC.
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News 2 JulIntegrity Automotive moves into former Donalds Group showroom
Premium independent used car retailer Integrity Automotive has moved into Donalds Group’s former Mazda and Volvo showroom as part of an expansion of the business.
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News 11 JunCartime targets £100m sales after 28.7% turnover growth in 2018
Cartime is targeting a £100 million turnover by 2021 after celebrating a set of annual financial results which revealed a 28.7% rise in revenues and 27% increase in pre-tax profits in 2018.
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People News 17 MayAvailable Car appoints Michael Bell as new CEO
Michael Bell has been appointed chief executive officer at Available Car Ltd by his parents, who founded the business.
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News 3 May
Suspected hammer attack causes £25,000 damage to car dealer’s stock
A suspected hammer attack has caused an estimated £25,000 worth of damage to more than 30 vehicles on a used car retailer’s forecourt.
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News 3 MaySupercar retailer Motorhub fined over £50,000 by Trading Standards
Supercar retailer Motorhub has been fined £53,567 by National Trading Standards following a series of second-hand vehicle sales that misled consumers in “reckless” fashion.
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Latest News 24 AprMotorpoint extends Run For All partnership with lead cars
Motorpoint has put itself at the top of the podium for marketing exposure by support vehicles for a series of high-profile charity runs to be held over the next six months.
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News 15 AprCar dealer jailed after moving business amid customer's BMW complaints
A car dealer who moved his home and business after receiving complaints from the buyer of a “dangerous and unroadworthy” BMW X5 has been jailed for 12 months.
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News 15 Feb
Directorship ban for car dealer who left customers and creditors 'out of pocket'
A used car dealer who left customers and creditors ‘out of pocket’ has been handed a seven-year directorship ban.
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News 12 FebCar dealer jailed after posing as Trading Standards to remove evidence
A used car dealer who impersonated a Trading Standards officer in an attempt to retrieve a dangerous car seized by authorities has been jailed for a year.
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News 22 JanMotorpoint sets £40,000 2019 charity fund-raising target
Motorpoint is targeting a £40,000 2019 fund-raising target following a series of events which delivered a near-£30,000 windfall for its partner charities in 2018.
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News 21 Jan
Jail for trespasser who threatened car salesmen with pistol
A pistol-wielding trespasser who told two car salesman “I’ll ****ing hurt you” after they confronted him over the use of their car forecourt for a regular cut-through has been jailed for 12 months.
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News 21 JanHippo Motor Group builds £4m vehicle preparation centre
Hippo Motor Group is in the process of developing a £4m vehicle preparation centre before starting a £1m expansion of its prestige used car showroom in order to facilitate the business’ growth.
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News 24 DecOakwood Specialist Cars completes £100,000 showroom upgrade
Independent premium used car dealer Oakwood Specialist Cars has completed a £100,000 upgrade of its showroom facilities less than a year after moving into the site.
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News 29 NovMotorpoint interim results show 9.4% revenue growth
Motorpoint’s latest interim financial results have shown that the used car supermarket group generated 9.4% revenue growth in the six months to September 30.
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Opinion 16 NovTackling car retail recruitment with a targeted approach, a guest opinion
It’s hardly brand new information that the automotive retail sector is experiencing a widespread shortfall of skills.
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Supplier News 13 NovInstaVolt reaches 200th rapid charger installation milestone
InstaVolt has installed its 200th rapid charger, having put its first unit in the ground in Devon just over 12 months ago.
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News 5 NovSupercar showroom fire tackled by 125 firefighters
London Fire Brigade dispatched 125 firefighters to tackle a blaze at the Imperial Cars supercar showroom in Romford.
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Used Cars 8 OctUsed car prices leave car dealers reliant on finance profit
Trade prices for used cars have reached such a high level that dealers relying on finance and insurance (F&I) for profitability, the Vehicle Remarketing Association (RMA) has said.
