SsangYong UK

KGM Motors UK is the new name for SsangYong Motors UK

The company importing the Rexton, Tivoli and Korando SUVs, SsangYong Motor UK, has rebranded to KGM Motors UK in line with the Korean vehicle manufacturer's global relaunch as it seeks to move on from its troubled recent history.

Manufacturer insight 21 Dec

Blackshaws SsangYong Motors UK dealership in Morpeth

SsangYong signals ‘paradigm shift’ towards EVs and AI with KG Mobility name change

SsangYong Motor Company has indicated that a name change to KG Mobility indicates a “paradigm shift” in the business which will bring a greater focus on electric vehicles (EV), autonomous cars and artificial intelligence (AI).

Manufacturer insight 23 Mar

Humphries & Parks managing director Marcus Joy with his new range of Ssangyong Motor UK vehicles

Ex-Mitsubishi retailer Humphries & Parks joins SsangYong network

Humphries & Parks has become the latest former Mitsubishi Motors in the UK car retailer to join the Mitsubishi Motors UK franchised car retail network.

Car dealer news 16 Aug

August Motors joins SsangYong franchise in Salisbury

SsangYong Motors UK has added August Motors to its dealer network.

Car dealer news 13 Jul

Tributes: SsangYong Motor UK executive chairman Jim Tyrrell

Car retail sector welcome at funeral of ‘inspirational leader’ Jim Tyrell

Former car retail sector colleagues and friends of SsangYong Motor UK executive chairman Jim Tyrrell are expected will be welcomed at his funeral later this month.

people news 8 Jul

Station Garage service manager Richard McCutcheon and his Cateran Yomp team mates

Station Garage SsangYong service manager tackles 54-mile chairity ‘Yomp’

Station Garage service manager Richard McCutcheon has raised over £5,500 by taking on a gruelling 54-mile trek through the Scottish Highlands.

charity 24 Jun

Blackshaws opens SsangYong Motors UK dealership in Morpeth

Blackshaws has become the latest addition to the SsangYong Motors UK franchised car retail network at its former Mitsubishi Motors in the UK dealership in Morpeth.

Car dealer news 17 Jun

Tributes have been paid to SsangYong Motor UK executive chairman and former Mitsubishi Motor UK managing director and chairman Jim Tyrrell

‘Inspirational’ motor industry leader Jim Tyrrell dies, aged 60

SsangYong Motor UK executive chairman and former Mitsubishi Motor UK managing director and chairman Jim Tyrrell has dies suddenly at the age of 66.

people news 13 Jun

SsangYong Motor UK delivers 'milestone' return to profitability

SsangYong Motor UK has hailed its return to profitability after seven years of losses as a “major milestone” in a year of restricted new car supplies and continued COVID-19 disruption.

Manufacturer insight 1 Jun

SsangYong Motors UK expands dealer network with North City SsangYong

SsangYong Motors UK has expanded its dealer network with the addition of North City SsangYong.

SsangYong UK 18 May

Andrew Iveson of Livingstone Motor Group is the 2022 AM DP/GM of the Year

The 2022 AM Awards DP/GM of the Year is Andrew Iveson of Livingstone Motor Group

AM Awards 12 May

Cawdor Cars' SsangYong Motors UK dealership in Llanybydder, Carmarthenshire

SsangYong Motors UK adds Cawdor Cars to franchised dealership network

SsangYong Motors UK has added Cawdor Cars to its growing portfolio of franchised car retailers, introducing a new dealership in Llanybydder, Carmarthenshire.

Car dealer news 9 May

The new Tees Valley SsangYong car dealership in Darlington

Tees Valley Motors completes Mitsubishi to SsangYong switch in Darlington

Tees Valley Motors has joined the SsangYong Motors UK network after successfully completing its switch from the discontinued Mitsubishi Motors in the UK car retail franchise.

Car dealer news 4 May

SsangYong appoints Thomas Holyoak as regional aftersales manager

SsangYong Motors UK has appointed Thomas Holyoak as regional aftersales manager for the east and southeast of England.

SsangYong UK 5 Apr

SsangYong recruited 16 new dealer partners in 2021

SsangYong Motors UK has opened 16 new dealerships in the last year, including 14 ex-Mitsubishi sites, and plans further expansion in 2022.

SsangYong UK 5 Jan

Balmer Lane Group's new Ssangyong Motors UK showroom

SsangYong Motors UK welcomes Balmer Lawn to retail network

Abarth, Fiat, Honda and Suzuki franchisee Balmer Lawn Group has joined the Ssangyong Motors UK car retail network with the opening of a new dealership in Southampton.

Car dealer news 19 Nov