dealer news
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Acquisitions and deals 2 FebJCB Group expansion continues with Ashford Orbital acquisition
JCB Group has acquired Ashford Orbital who represent Kia, Mazda and Suzuki in Ashford.
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Car Dealer News 1 FebHR Owen adds Lotus to its portfolio
Luxury automotive dealer group H.R. Owen is adding Lotus to its line-up of car brands and becomes the latest retailer for the brand in the UK.
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Car Dealer News 30 JanMotorpoint warns profits could be £6m below expectations
The UK’s largest independent vehicle retailer Motorpoint Group expects 2024 profits to fall up to £6 million short following a significant drop in used prices.
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Car Dealer News 30 JanState-of-the-art facelift for City West Country's Exeter showroom
City West Country of Mercedes-Benz showroom in Exeter has received a state-of-the-art facelift following a four-month renovation.
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Car Dealer News 30 JanTrustFord readies to open £10m Aberdeen showroom
Construction work on a TrustFord’s Aberdeen showroom and vehicle service facility has completed ready for opening in March.
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Car Dealer News 29 JanEast Coast Motor Company signals end to car dealership
Family-owned is closing its car dealership in Cromer's Beach Road after trading in Norfolk for more than a century.
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Car Dealer News 26 JanStoneacre opens two new Mazda dealerships
Mazda is to join Stoneacre Group’s existing portfolio of six Mazda franchises in Newcastle, Gateshead, Doncaster, Harrogate, Hull and Liverpool.
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Car Dealer News 26 JanSnows Toyota ensures return of popular food festival
Snows Toyota’s sponsorship has ensured that a popular food festival will be held again this year.
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Car Dealer News 25 JanChancellor must address investment, skills, confidence - NFDA
The Spring Budget will offer the opportunity for retailers to lobby the Treasury on what it sees as its priorities.
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Market Insight 23 JanNFDA survey highlights sombre 2024 outlook
Range, lack of chargers and cost of electric vehicles risk stalling the EV transition, according to the NFDA’s latest survey of dealerships.
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Car Dealer News 23 JanCar dealer Bridgend clocks up 1,200 years’ service thanks to 55 loyal staff
Bridgend Motor Group, proudly marks a significant milestone as it commemorates 1200 years of combined service from 55 exceptional team members.
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Car Dealer News 23 JanPentagon enjoys early BYD success, plans for greater presence
Pentagon Motor Group is enjoying significant early sales success with Chinese manufacturer BYD.
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Car Dealer News 19 JanTrustFord celebrates official opening of Carlisle dealership
TrustFord has officially celebrated the opening of its new dealership in Carlisle.
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Car Dealer News 15 JanHelensburgh Toyota dealership sold to employees
Scottish motor dealer Helensburgh Toyota is charting a new future under staff ownership after being sold to a trust formed by its 34 employees.
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Car Dealer News 15 JanVolkswagen Commercial Vehicles opens new Exeter centre
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has opened a new centre in Exeter operated by Yeomans Group
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Car Dealer News 11 JanGravells Kia Bridgend saluted for outstanding 2023 performance
Gravells Kia Bridgend clinched a hattrick of accolades at the car maker’s 2023 Dealer Excellence Awards.
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Car Dealer News 20 DecSnows makes changes to senior management team
Snows Motor Group has appointed Richard Morgan as head of its Toyota and Lexus division
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Car Dealer News 20 DecTrustFord donates boot-loads of food to local charities
TrustFord has donated to local foodbanks and charities throughout the UK after sites became donation hubs throughout November.
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Car Dealer News 18 DecVertu Nelson supports Burnley FC food bank collection
Vertu Nelson Land Rover partners with Burnley Football Club to support a local food bank at a recent home match at Turf Moor.
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Market Insight 15 DecDealers brace for cost-of-living impact on consumer confidence
The looming cost-of-living crisis has emerged as the most significant hurdle that dealers will have to grapple with next year, according to Close Brothers Motor Finance.
