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
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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
Dealers slam into reverse with £10k losses in May
Dealer profitability went to reverse in May with the average site turning in losses of £10,000 for the month. The loss negated the gains made in April leaving retailers behind for the overall quarter. According to dealer profitability specialist ASE, a “sizeable cause” of the drop in overall performance was attributable to a hit on… Continue reading Dealers slam into reverse with £10k losses in May
MG Motor UK adds Cinderford dealership to its network
MG Motor UK has added Cinderford MG in Gloucestershire to its franchise dealer network. The dealership offers customers a full suite of sales and aftersales support thanks to a large showroom with space for up to six new cars, along with a six-car workshop for servicing and maintenance. Cinderford MG’s facilities also include two electric… Continue reading MG Motor UK adds Cinderford dealership to its network
Franchised dealers play ‘key role’ in development of EVs
Franchised dealers have a pivotal role to play to boost sales of electric vehicles. That was the main theme discussed by Stephen Latham, head of operations at the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), at the Renewable Energy Association’s EV Experience conference. Latham analysed current consumer attitudes towards electric cars and the challenges they face. He… Continue reading Franchised dealers play ‘key role’ in development of EVs
Pendragon sells California JLR dealership for £28.2m
Pendragon has sold its Jaguar Land Rover dealership in Mission Viejo, California for £28.2m. The deal, which was flagged up in May, is in line with the group’s strategy of selling off its dealerships in the US. Pendragon said work is ongoing on the sale of other dealerships in the US as part of the… Continue reading Pendragon sells California JLR dealership for £28.2m
Richmond acquires Skoda, Suzuki and Mitsubishi dealerships
Richmond Motor Group has acquired Skoda, Suzuki and Mitsubishi businesses near Southampton for an undisclosed sum. The group has bought Skoda, Suzuki and Mitsubishi in Fareham and a Skoda business in Botley from Sparshatts. The businesses will be rebranded as Richmond. A number of the Sparshatts directors have retained the company name and their non-franchised… Continue reading Richmond acquires Skoda, Suzuki and Mitsubishi dealerships