Independent News
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News 25 JunImperial Cars poised for record breaking return to car sales in June
Imperial Cars has said that it expects June to be a record used car sales month after COVID-19 safe trading initiatives helped it re-open with a bang following lockdown.
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People News 1 JunCazoo appoints former LoveFiLM operations director as COO
Cazoo has appointed former LoveFiLM group operation director Fern Wake as its new chief operations officer.
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News 27 MayBig Motoring World eyes future growth after 34% profit rise in 2019
Big Motoring World Group has revealed a 43% growth in turnover and a 34% increase in pre-tax profits in a statement detailing the successes of its performance in 2019.
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News 20 MayF1 and Indy Cars among Specialist Cars of Malton stock set for auction
A Dodge Viper, Ford Mustang, a racing car once driven by Brazilian F1 driver Roberto Moreno and classic Porsches are among stock to be auctioned off by administrators of Specialist Car Malton.
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News 18 MayIndependent dealer suffers 11-car overnight raid
Independent used car retailer Tones Garage suffered a COVID-19 lockdown blow when 11 of its vehicles were stolen in an overnight raid.
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Finance 28 AprCOVID-19 prompts Romans International to expand Elev8 Finance broker arm
Luxury car retailer Romans International has launched its Elev8 Finance broker arm to the wider market after funding more than £300 million of supercar sales – including a £3.5m Ferrari Aperta.
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News 27 AprPremier Car Supermarket set to expand with Kettering dealership
Premier Car Supermarket looks poised to expand into Kettering after completing the acquisition of a 3.55-acre site giving its “access to thousands, if not millions of potential customers”.
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People News 27 AprIMDA welcomes Jim Reid Motor Sales' Phil Buchan to its board
The Independent Motor Dealers Association (IMDA) has welcomed Jim Reid Vehicle Sales’ Phil Buchan to its board.
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News 17 MarBig Motoring World duo launch Carzam online car retail platform
Big Motoring World chief executive Peter Waddell and former Cox Automotive president of international operations John Bailey are set to launch Carzam – a new "Amazon-style" online car retail platform.
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Car Dealer News 16 MarHills Automotive acquires Savilles Garage in Kidderminster
Ford retailer Hills Automotive has expanded its used car and commercial vehicle operations into a new location with the acquisition of the Savilles Garage car dealership at Mustow Green, Kidderminster.
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News 10 MarPorsche retailer Specialist Cars Malton ceases trading
Independent used Porsche sports car dealer Specialist Cars Malton has ceased trading after administrators failed to find a buyer for the business.
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Supplier News 4 MarCarGurus Top Rated UK car dealer ranks double in 2020
CarGurus’ annual ranking of its top-rated car retailers has doubled in size during 2020 as over 15% of operators represented on the platform attracted an average review rating of 4.5-stars or above.
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Supplier News 7 FebCargiant renews Aston Barclay exclusive remarketing contract
Cargiant has renewed its exclusive remarketing contract with Aston Barclay to continue a relationship which has delivered £87 million of used car sales in the past five years.
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Latest 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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Latest 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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Latest 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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Latest 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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Latest 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.
