Hertfordshire-based Brayleys Cars has bought Thames Honda for an undisclosed sum. It is Brayleys’ first acquisition since the Dubai-based AW Rostamani Group became its majority shareholder in 2018. The Honda dealerships are located in Ruislip, Ewell, Leatherhead and Thames Ditton. They join Brayleys’ three existing Honda franchises in Enfield, St Albans and Hemel Hempstead. Brayleys,… Continue reading Brayleys hits acquisition trail with Thames Honda deal
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38% of dealers plan to buy less used diesel stock
Declining demand for diesel stock is starting to impact the used car market according to the latest NextGear Capital sentiment survey. Almost a third of dealers surveyed reported experiencing a fall-off in demand for diesel stock. A fifth expect demand to decrease more in the next six months compared to the first half of the… Continue reading 38% of dealers plan to buy less used diesel stock
Lamborghini hits 10 UK dealerships with Reading re-opening
Automobili Lamborghini has officially re-opened its Pangbourne, Reading dealership. The dealership, which originally opened in 2013, has reopened thanks to a significant investment by parent company HR Owen Plc. It brings Lamborghini’s UK dealer network to 10 sites. Andrea Baldi, Automobili Lamborghini EMEA CEO, said: “Lamborghini Pangbourne provides significant coverage in the south east of… Continue reading Lamborghini hits 10 UK dealerships with Reading re-opening
ŠKODA launches new Digital Assistant app for all UK dealers.
ŠKODA has launched its new Digital Assistant app across all 123 UK retailers. The launch follows successful trials at five sites that demonstrated an increase in customer satisfaction. The app, which has been designed by Somo, aims to help overhaul the sales process in showrooms, creating a frictionless, personalised, information-rich customer journey. At pilot showrooms… Continue reading ŠKODA launches new Digital Assistant app for all UK dealers.
Inchcape sells Volkswagen dealerships in Essex to Group1
Inchcape has disclosed of Volkswagen car and van franchises in Essex to US giant Group 1 for an undisclosed sum. The acquired dealerships are located in Chelmsford, Colchester, Romford and Southend. This acquisition is expected to generate approximately $115m (£93m) in revenues for Group1. The addition of these stores increases Group1’s UK operations to 49… Continue reading Inchcape sells Volkswagen dealerships in Essex to Group1
JCT600 Volkswagen dealership latest to join the EVA scheme
Volkswagen Sheffield, a JCT600 dealership, is the latest site to be made part of the Electric Vehicle Approved [EVA] scheme. The Sheffield dealership is also one of just 15 EV battery repair centres in the country, thanks to a trio of Volkswagen-trained “High Voltage” expert technicians. Chris Moriarty, head of business at JCT600 Volkswagen Sheffield,… Continue reading JCT600 Volkswagen dealership latest to join the EVA scheme
The Car Sales Company sells used cars online
The Car Sales Company, based in Bury, Lancashire, has adopted Gforces’ NetDirector® Auto-e platform to carry out used car transactions online. Working with motor finance firm MotoNovo, it has extended the service to include online finance applications with instant approval. The independent dealer holds, 250 used vehicles in stock and sells 2,000 cars annually. Owner… Continue reading The Car Sales Company sells used cars online
Ancaster increases South-East presence with new Nissan dealership
Ancaster Group has opened a new Nissan dealership in Eltham, South-East London. The new dealership combines sales, aftersales, service and used car facilities together with parking for 60 cars on the roof. Outside, there is an area to display 40 approved used vehicles, EV charging points, dedicated valeting bays and customer parking. Stephen Wood, managing… Continue reading Ancaster increases South-East presence with new Nissan dealership
Greenhous buys Adams Morey van and truck business
Greenhous Group has acquired Southampton-headquartered Adams Morey for an undisclosed sum. The Adams Morey business features Fiat vans and Daf Truck sales and also a strong Ford van servicing operation. Greenhous is rated 14 in the Motor Trader Top 200 with annual turnover of £1.05bn. Adams Morey is an established group of commercial vehicle dealerships… Continue reading Greenhous buys Adams Morey van and truck business
Suzuki appoints now Stratford Upon Avon dealership
Suzuki GB PLC has appointed the Eden Motor Group to its dealer network in Stratford Upon Avon. The site is a 2,000 square-foot dealership and has undergone an extensive refurbishment and modernisation programme. It brings the total number of dealers within the vehicle manufacturer’s nationwide network to 161. Suzuki is the sixth manufactuerer to be… Continue reading Suzuki appoints now Stratford Upon Avon dealership