Peugeot has launched a new digital service record enabling customers to keep all maintenance and service operations in one place The new Digital Service Record will store all servicing and maintenance information so that customers can have all important details at their fingertips via the MyPEUGEOT app. Drivers can activate their Digital Service Record in… Continue reading Peugeot dealers to activate digital service record for customers
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Mazda begins direct shipping from Japan, shortening delivery to dealers
For the first time since the founding of Mazda UK in 2001, Mazda has begun shipping cars directly from Japan to the UK. It said that this will bring benefits for dealers and customer alike by providing a wider range of available stock with a 10-14 day delivery window to a dealership Having previously operated… Continue reading Mazda begins direct shipping from Japan, shortening delivery to dealers
Sytner buys Specialist Cars Holdings BMW and MINI business
Sytner Group has bought Specialist Cars Holdings for an undisclosed sum. Specialist Cars, which represents BMW and MINI in Stevenage, Luton and Tring, has been under the ownership of Clive Fletcher and Michael Donovan since an MBO in 1999. Both are now retiring. The group is rated 85 in the latest Motor Trader Top 200… Continue reading Sytner buys Specialist Cars Holdings BMW and MINI business
Vertu celebrates 15 years since acquisition of Bristol Street Motors
Vertu Motors is celebrating 15 years since its first acquisition, Bristol Street Motors, 15 years ago. In 2007, Vertu Motors plc bought 32 Bristol Street Motors new and used car dealerships. The group, which is now the fifth largest automotive retailer in the UK, currently operates 159 sales outlets across the UK. Over the last… Continue reading Vertu celebrates 15 years since acquisition of Bristol Street Motors
Parks Motor Group acquires Mackie Motors
Parks Motor Group has acquired Mackie Motors, adding sites in the North East of Scotland, Arbroath and Brechin to its portfolio. The Group will add Mackie’s Renault, Dacia, Nissan and MG showrooms to its roster; all brands that are already represented by Park’s. All staff within the dealerships will remain. A Park’s Spokesperson said, “We have known the Mackie Motors… Continue reading Parks Motor Group acquires Mackie Motors
Franchised dealers ‘essential’ for widespread adoption of EVs
Franchised dealers are at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution and are ‘essential’ for its widespread adoption. These were the first remarks the newly appointed chairman of the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) chairman Mike Alford at the world’s biggest dealer trade show held this year in Las Vegas. “We are on a path… Continue reading Franchised dealers ‘essential’ for widespread adoption of EVs
BMW Group acquires the ALPINA brand
The BMW Group has made the ALPINA brand part of the company. The BMW Group will secure the rights to the ALPINA brand – bringing even greater diversity to its own luxury-car range. BMW AG and ALPINA Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH + Co. KG have reached an agreement to this effect that will secure the long-term… Continue reading BMW Group acquires the ALPINA brand
Johnsons Cars acquires Trust Group UK
Johnsons Cars has acquired Trust Group UK for an undisclosed sum. The deal takes in Skoda and Volkswagen dealerships in Redditch, Stourbridge and Wolverhampton. In addition, for the first time, it adds three Trade Parts Specialists (TPS) to the group in Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton, providing a one stop shop for original equipment parts for… Continue reading Johnsons Cars acquires Trust Group UK
Chorley Group acquires two Citroen dealership from BCC
Chorley Group has acquired two Citroen dealerships from the BCC Cars group for an undisclosed sum. Chorley Group ,which currently operates 12 businesses across the North West and employs 300 people locally, confirmed news that BCC Citroen will become part of Chorley Group from (7th March), trading as Chorley Group Citroen Blackburn and Bolton. Adam Turner, Managing Director… Continue reading Chorley Group acquires two Citroen dealership from BCC
Drayton Motors acquires Cropleys Suzuki in Boston Lincolnshire
Drayton Motors has announced its acquisition of Cropleys Suzuki in Boston, Lincolnshire. This adds to its current portfolio of three Kia dealerships in Boston, Grantham and Louth, one Maxus dealership in Louth and two Autohub Used Car operations in Gainsborough and Louth. Drayton Motors Director, Darren Bradford, said: “Cropleys Suzuki is a well-established business with… Continue reading Drayton Motors acquires Cropleys Suzuki in Boston Lincolnshire