Volkswagen UK
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Acquisitions and deals 6 DecVW network shake-up continues with proposed Inchcape two-site sale to Citygate
Inchcape looks poised to sell two more Volkswagen car dealerships, to Citygate, as the German car brand’s UK franchises continue to change hands in a series of recent disposals and acquisitions.
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Acquisitions and deals 4 DecJardine Motors to sell eight Volkswagen and Skoda sites
Jardine Motors Group has confirmed to AM that it has made the decision to seven Volkswagen franchised dealerships and one Skoda site, with Marshall Motor Holdings believed to be poised to acquire the businesses.
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Car Model News 25 OctVW unveils all-new Golf
Volkswagen has revealed the all new eighth-generation Golf ahead of its arrival in UK showrooms next year.
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Car Dealer News 18 OctMarshall opens new Volkswagen Van Centre in Lincoln
Marshall Motor Holdings has opened a new Volkswagen Van Centre commercial vehicles dealership in Lincoln to complete a market territory which includes facilities in Grimsby and Scunthorpe.
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Car Model News 16 SepVW boosts SUV line-up with 300PS high-performance T-Roc R
Volkswagen dealers can now accept orders for the brand’s first R-branded high performance SUV - the T-Roc R.
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Manufacturer 11 SepNew Volkswagen logo to be installed at 10,000 franchised locations
Volkswagen retailers across the globe will set about replacing the brand’s logo at 10,000 car showrooms and service partners as part of a new corporate identity for the German brand.
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Car Model News 16 AugVolkswagen ID.3 EV gets its own YouTube series (video)
Volkswagen has launched a YouTube series dedicated to its ID.3 hatchback which allows potential customers to learn about the new electric vehicle’s (EV) development.
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Car Dealer News 31 JulGroup 1 VW dealership acquisitions completed ‘in concert’ with OEM
Group 1 Automotive's president and CEO has said that Volkswagen encouraged its recent acquisition of dealerships from Inchcape despite its own plans for a period of consolidation in a “challenging” UK market.
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Manufacturer 25 JulVolkswagen Group delivers H1 revenue and profit growth
The Volkswagen Group has delivered revenue and profit growth in H1 2019 with strong results for Porsche, its new SUV models and Bentley’s return to profit all boosting its performance.
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Manufacturer 23 JulVolkswagen Commercial Vehicles takes van leasing online
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Volkswagen Financial Services UK have taken van leasing online with the launch of a new Contract Hire Direct website.
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Car Dealer News 18 JulWest Yorkshire Van Centre opens Leeds Volkswagen Used Van Centre
West Yorkshire Van Centre has officially opened the doors at a new Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Used Van Centre in Leeds.
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Car Dealer News 9 JulInchcape Retail denies plan to close 20% of its UK dealerships
Inchcape Retail chief executive James Brearley has denied suggestions that the AM100 franchised car retail group plans to close 20% of its UK dealerships.
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People News 1 JulVolkswagen Group UK appoints new customer experience director
Volkswagen Group UK is aiming to ensure “continued quality and customer satisfaction” with the appointment of Nick Ratcliffe as its new customer experience director.
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Market Insight 11 JunWhat Car? reveals car dealers’ £16.8m new car discounts
What Car? magazine has uncovered evidence that car dealers and manufacturers are offering car buyers cash discounts of £16.8 million to attract them into showrooms.
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Manufacturer 7 JunVolkswagen launches 48-hour e-Golf test drives
Volkswagen has launched 48-hour test drives for prospective e-Golf buyers alongside a television advertising campaign to promote the adoption of its electric vehicles (EVs).
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Supplier News 4 JunVolkswagen launches online used van finance calculator
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) has launched a new used van finance calculator to help customers find the deal that suits them best.
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Acquisitions and deals 17 AprHeritage Automotive acquires Blade Motor Group and Blade Motorcycles
Heritage Automotive has grown its Volkswagen Group representation and its presence in the motor-cycle sector with the acquisition Blade Motor Group and Blade Motorcycles for an undisclosed sum.
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Car Manufacturer News 1 AprVolkswagen launches £514 a month vehicle subscription service
Volkswagen Financial Services and Drover has started a pilot to offer vehicle subscription services to UK customers starting from £514 a month.
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Car Dealer News 20 MarLookers Volkswagen opens new £10m Battersea showroom (gallery)
Lookers officially 'cut the ribbon' at its flagship three-storey Volkswagen showroom in Battersea with a VIP opening event to welcomes customers to the new £10m facility.
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Manufacturer 12 MarVolkswagen Group supercharges EV plan with 70 new models by 2028
The Volkswagen Group has revised plans for its electric vehicle (EV) revolution with a new projected target of launching 70 zero-emission products by 2028.
