Evans Halshaw has acquired a Hyundai dealership from Sturgess Motor Group. The site opened today as ‘Evans Halshaw Hyundai Leicester’, selling new and used cars. Gary Armstrong, MD of Evans Halshaw, said: “We are delighted to expand our Hyundai network with a fourth store and look forward to welcoming colleagues to the business.” David Lucas,… Continue reading Evans Halshaw acquires Hyundai dealership
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BLOG ZEV Mandate, motor finance and the year ahead for dealers
You don’t need a crystal ball to anticipate some of the pressures that will face UK dealers in 2025 – a challenging economic backdrop, continuing upwards cost pressures, particularly on staff costs, electrification with the ZEV Mandate targets being ratcheted up another notch, and manufacturers continuing to try to find ways to get cost out… Continue reading BLOG ZEV Mandate, motor finance and the year ahead for dealers
Cap hpi overhauls mileage checks for dealers
Cap hpi has overhauled its National Mileage Register (NMR) investigation process to provide a faster service to dealers. The service provides a detailed investigation when an HPI Check has identified a potential vehicle mileage issue. An NMR investigation uses data from over 20 industry sources to confirm a vehicle’s mileage history. Thanks to new investments… Continue reading Cap hpi overhauls mileage checks for dealers
WSG webinar series to help dealers tackle market challenges
Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) will launch a series of 20-30 minute webinars, featuring a panel of dealer guests and a host from WSG. Quattro Tech Cars, Romans of St Albans and Newtown Motors will feature in the first webinar. The aim of the webinars is to share insights, strategies and tips to support dealerships in… Continue reading WSG webinar series to help dealers tackle market challenges
INDICATA already live at a number of Birchwood Group dealers
Birchwood Group has onboarded the INDICATA used car pricing platform. INDICATA is live at Birchwood’s dealers in Eastbourne, Washington, Chichester and Hastings. Dave Young, Birchwood Group’s used car buyer, said: “INDICATA gives us the confidence to pay a few hundred pounds more to the customer to get the deal over the line. “They are happy… Continue reading INDICATA already live at a number of Birchwood Group dealers
BLOG Relaxation of EV sales quotas is ‘critical moment’ for dealers
The government’s potential relaxation of EV sales quotas is a critical moment for the UK’s electric vehicle market. While this step may ease immediate pressures on carmakers, as they have been requesting internationally, it’s crucial not to lose sight of the long-term goal: establishing a robust EV ecosystem that includes well-equipped, highly trained technicians to… Continue reading BLOG Relaxation of EV sales quotas is ‘critical moment’ for dealers
RRG Toyota dealers achieve accreditation
RRG Toyota Denton and RRG Toyota Rochdale have achieved Gold Accreditation for ‘Best Employer in Town’ from Toyota GB. The award was presented by Mark Roden, sales director of Toyota GB and Arran Bangham, vice chairman of RRG Group, during a staff gathering at the dealerships. Bangham, said: “Achieving the Gold Accreditation is a remarkable… Continue reading RRG Toyota dealers achieve accreditation
Bowker acquires Porsche Centre Bolton from Lithia
Bowker Motor Group has acquired Porsche Centre Bolton from Lithia Motors Group UK. Porsche Centre Bolton joins Porsche Centre Preston in Bowker Motor Group’s portfolio of eight dealerships, which also includes franchises of BMW, Mini, BMW Motorrad and INEOS Automotive. Porsche Centre Bolton employs over 50 staff. Many of the Porsche Centre Bolton team have… Continue reading Bowker acquires Porsche Centre Bolton from Lithia
Dealers use toolkit to bolster carbon credentials
Dealer groups have gained Carbon Literate Status having been trained by the Automotive Carbon Literacy Toolkit. “The toolkit contains materials an organisation requires to educate and accredit its employees in Carbon Literacy, including tailored training content, a trainer guide, detailed resources, and dedicated support from a member of the Carbon Literacy Project team. The toolkit… Continue reading Dealers use toolkit to bolster carbon credentials
Buyers prefer using finance provided by dealers
Over two-thirds (69%) of buyers say they would consider using finance provided by dealers, according to MOTORS. The latest Consumer Insight Panel research polled the views of 2,000 car buyers. Retailers include funding options as well as costs on their websites and 71% of buyers say this would make them more likely to consider finance… Continue reading Buyers prefer using finance provided by dealers