Waylands Automotive has relocated its Volvo business in Reading to new £6m premises close to the M4 motorway. Volvo Waylands is now located on Reading Gateway development on Imperial Way. Waylands CEO John O’Hanlon launched the group in November 2017 with the acquisition of a Volvo franchise in Reading. The launch came just 16 months… Continue reading Waylands opens new Volvo dealership in Reading
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Jardine initiates build for new Bolton Audi dealership
Jardine Motors Group is investing in a new Audi dealership in Bolton. Set to open in the summer, it will be a flagship Audi centre built in the manufacturer’s Terminal design. The dealership will include a showroom display space for 12 new cars, an 80 car Approved Used forecourt display, a 22 bay workshop featuring… Continue reading Jardine initiates build for new Bolton Audi dealership
Mitsubishi to create bespoke truck from dealership designs
Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has launched a social media campaign in which it has tasked its dealership staff to design their own bespoke Mitsubishi L200, with the winning design being voted for on social media. Titled the Truck King Battle, the competition will see the final five creations posted across the Mitsubishi Motors in… Continue reading Mitsubishi to create bespoke truck from dealership designs
Tesla to keep more dealerships than previously planned
Tesla has gone back on its recent plan to close stores and move to an online sales model only in a bid to cut costs. This was coupled with the announcement that Tesla will need to raise vehicle prices by about 3% on average worldwide. A company release stated: “Over the past two weeks we… Continue reading Tesla to keep more dealerships than previously planned
Rybrook buys JLR dealerships in Stoke from Pendragon
Warwick-based Rybrook Group is representing Jaguar and Land Rover in Stoke following the completion of its acquisition of the businesses from Pendragon for an undisclosed sum. The businesses is trading as Rybrook Land Rover Stoke and Rybrook Jaguar Stoke. These new additions increase the Warwick-based Group’s dealerships to 25. Rybrook already has Jaguar and Land… Continue reading Rybrook buys JLR dealerships in Stoke from Pendragon
74% of UK dealers are happy with current stock turn
Three quarters of the dealers are satisfied with their current stock turn according to research by NextGear Capital. When posed the question “are you satisfied at the speed at which you can convert the used vehicles you buy into a sale?”, 74% confirmed that they were happy with their average days to sell being between… Continue reading 74% of UK dealers are happy with current stock turn
Motorline Nissan to open new dealership in Reading
Motorline Nissan will open a new dealership in Reading next week, in an attempt to solidify its presence throughout Berkshire and Oxfordshire. The new dealership replaces Motorline Nissan Reading’s temporary Bath Road showroom, which it has operated from since taking over the town’s Nissan franchise three years ago. It represents a seven-figure investment by Motorline.… Continue reading Motorline Nissan to open new dealership in Reading
Europe’s largest Mercedes-Benz dealership to open in Stockport
LSH Auto UK will open a new Mercedes-Benz dealership in Stockport, which will be the largest in Europe. It will create 55 new jobs in the local area, and will open in July 2019. The 10.5-acre site will hold 140 vehicles, and incorporate a dedicated AMG suite and display 100 approved used Mercedes-Benz vehicles in… Continue reading Europe’s largest Mercedes-Benz dealership to open in Stockport
Suzuki adds seventh dealership in Northern Ireland
Suzuki GB PLC has expanded its dealer network by appointing Greg Mitchell Motors in County Tyrone. This brings the total number of Suzuki dealerships in Northern Ireland to seven, and to 157 locations across the UK. The dealership has also been enlarged and modernised to create a state-of-the-art 12-car showroom. It features a handover bay… Continue reading Suzuki adds seventh dealership in Northern Ireland
Marshall becomes UK’s largest ŠKODA retailer in new acquisition
Marshall Motor Group has acquired four ŠKODA dealerships in Bedford, Northampton, Letchworth and Harlow from Progress Bedford Limited. This acquisition has made Marshall the UK’s largest ŠKODA retailer, with a total of 11 locations. Daksh Gupta, chief executive of Marshall, said: “These acquisitions are an exciting milestone for Marshall. The acquired businesses have good potential… Continue reading Marshall becomes UK’s largest ŠKODA retailer in new acquisition