Pentagon Motor Group has announced plans to close its Eccles Vauxhall dealership in early 2020, following Vauxhall’s decision to refranchise, termine its entire dealer network and issue new contracts to fewer dealers.
Tim Tozer, former Vertu and Vauxhall boss, has joined Allianz Partners in the UK and Ireland as its new chief executive.
Vauxhall is launching a new “Made in Britain” ad campaign in a bid to boost Astra sales amid faltering demanding for the UK-built hatchback.
Drive Motor Retail has delivered a 117% rise in profit before tax despite a 3.3% dip in revenues in its annual financial results to December 31, 2017 - following the sale of freehold property.
Vauxhall has announced that it will reduce its accessories by 25% over the Spring Bank Holiday Weekend (May 25 – 28).
Vauxhall will end its Onstar connectivity service in all models in December 2020. A new service is being developed by its owner, PSA Group.
Jeremy Townsend has been appointed as communications director at Vauxhall motors, replacing Denis Chick.
Vauxhall has replaced the existing entry-level diesel engine in the Grandland X with a new 1.5-litre unit.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and Trading Standards are investigating how Vauxhall has handled fires involving the Zafira 'B' people carrier.
Vauxhall's decision to terminate the contracts of its entire dealer network is the lead story in this mont's edition of AM.
Carmaker says network cull will protect profitability – new contracts will include changes to remuneration policies and standards to reflect online sales trends
Car dealer group Now Vauxhall has closed its dealership in Marlborough, Wiltshire.
The news of Vauxhall’s decision to ‘rationalise’ its network of dealerships, ready for a new 2020 strategy, may have come as a shock to some – but predictions over whether this move heralds the first dim tolls of the death knell for the traditional bricks-and-mortar dealership model should be taken with a hefty pinch of salt.
All Vauxhall franchise contracts are being terminated as the brand begins a complete refranchising programme.
Franchisees say PSA Group aims to boost profits by closing more than 100 of Vauxhall’s 324 retail sites.
Thurlby Motors in Lincolnshire has ditched both its Nissan and Vauxhall franchises after it “suffered heavily” in 2016 and 2017 from demands to pre-register to hit increasing targets.
The future of Ellesmere Port is under threat because of a continuing lack of clarity on the UK’s Brexit plans.
PSA Group has announced a trio of new leisure activity vehicles (LAVs) for its Peugeot, Citroen and Vauxhall brands.
Northern Ireland’s Donnelly Group has acquired Eakin Bros’ County Londonderry Vauxhall franchise in an expansion which saw it claim to be “the home of Vauxhall in the North West”.
Vauxhall’s incoming managing director Stephen Norman has spoken for the first time of his aim to “dramatically improve the commercial fortunes of the brand”.
