Isuzu UK has appointed thirteen current dealers as authorised Isuzu Arctic Trucks dealers. This will enable these selected dealers to support the sales, servicing and requirements for the recently launched All-New Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35. S&S Services in Ayr has been appointed in Scotland with KT Green in Leeds covering the north of England.… Continue reading Isuzu UK appoints thirteen dealers for Isuzu Arctic Trucks sales
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Dealers ‘more pessimistic’ about used car market
Dealer pessimism over used cars has mounted over the past month amid concerns over the cost of living and uncertainty created by the war in Ukraine. The majority of dealers (79%) are pessimistic about used car prospects compared to 60% last month. Just 12% are optimistic about prospects compared to 33% a month ago, according… Continue reading Dealers ‘more pessimistic’ about used car market
Sunday Times Rich List reveals most affluent dealers
The Sunday Times Rich List has revealed the UK’s most affluent dealers. Geoffrey Warren, owner of Car Giant, topped the list of those who’s wealth comes from car sales, with a worth of £2.552bn, up £1.107bn from last year to be ranked 68th (2021: 148). Lady Philomena Clark and family, owners of Scottish Group Arnold… Continue reading Sunday Times Rich List reveals most affluent dealers
Dacia dealers to get new look showroom interiors in network revamp
Dacia dealers are to get new look interior layout, complementing the new look exterior identity launched in June 2021. The final stage of implementing the new visual identity comes towards the end of the year when the revised logo will feature on all new Dacia vehicles. In January 2021, Luca de Meo, CEO of Renault… Continue reading Dacia dealers to get new look showroom interiors in network revamp
iVendi advises dealers to “maximise” online presence as used market slows
A five point plan to help dealers maximise the effectiveness of their online presence has been issued by iVendi. This comes as the used car market finally starts to lose growth momentum. Darren Sinclair, CCO, said that while the sector remained quite buoyant, the market peak had now probably been passed, caused by factors such… Continue reading iVendi advises dealers to “maximise” online presence as used market slows
Brayleys Cars buys Orpington Honda from Lookers
Hertfordshire-based Brayleys Cars has bought Orpington Honda from Lookers for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition gives the group coverage for the Japanese manufacturer around the M25 and positions it as Honda’s largest private franchisee in the UK with eight showrooms and ten aftersales outlets. The Orpington outlet joins Brayley Honda’s network of dealerships in Enfield,… Continue reading Brayleys Cars buys Orpington Honda from Lookers
Dealers miss out on vehicle health check business
Dealers are not optimising EVHC opportunities post pandemic. This is according to REALtime Communications Commercial Director Alistair Jeff, who said: “I’m sure that many business leaders will be concerned that the average conversion of urgent red work identified through a detailed EVHC has fallen to 52.1% from the three year highpoint that arose in the… Continue reading Dealers miss out on vehicle health check business
INEOS announces UK dealers with first to open in June
INEOS Automotive has nominated the partners that will operate the first 24 retail sites in the UK. These are among the first 160 locations to be confirmed in markets around the world. By the end of 2022 INEOS plans to have a network of 200 sales and service sites for the Grenadier spanning over 50… Continue reading INEOS announces UK dealers with first to open in June
Vertu buys freehold of Derby multi-franchise dealership for £7.1m
Vertu Motors has bought the freehold and long leasehold interests in a multi-franchise site located in Derby in a deal worth £7.1m It has operated the 5.5-acre Derby multi-site since September 2012, when the trade and assets of the dealerships were acquired from Co-operative Group Motors. Vertu was granted a lease on the premises which… Continue reading Vertu buys freehold of Derby multi-franchise dealership for £7.1m
Dealers donate items to SVA charity auction raising £48,000
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has raised over £48,000 for Chestnut Tree House Children’s Hospice (CTH). The charity auctions were held over the week starting March 14th and saw multiple car dealers across the south coast come together in support of the fundraising, by donating part exchange cars as well as making pledges to support families… Continue reading Dealers donate items to SVA charity auction raising £48,000