Dealers held higher levels of used car stock in February than they did in the same month last year. The monthly analysis, from Motors.co.uk shows the average dealer increased year-on-year stock levels in February from 59 to 66 cars, while average days in stock remained unchanged at 44. Stock levels in franchised sites averaged 62… Continue reading Dealers held 12% more used car stock in February
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Suzuki dealership celebrates its 40th anniversary
Colin Appleyard Ltd. is marking the 40th anniversary of the unveiling of its first Suzuki car dealership in the UK. The business was established in 1970 by the 34-year-old apprentice mechanic and entrepreneur, Colin Appleyard MBE, who sold motorcycles as a one-man band from premises in Keighley, West Yorkshire. He then opened Cornmill Garage in… Continue reading Suzuki dealership celebrates its 40th anniversary
TMS Motor Group pumps £1.7m into Coventry Volvo dealership
TMS Volvo, the family-owned Volvo retailer, has completed a £1.7m refurbishment of its Volvo dealership in Coventry. The new showroom includes a greater display of Approved Used Volvo Selekt models on the forecourt. The Volvo Retail Experience places a focus on improving the space and design of the dealership. TMS Volvo Coventry is also in… Continue reading TMS Motor Group pumps £1.7m into Coventry Volvo dealership
Suzuki appoints new franchised dealership in Knutsford
Suzuki GB PLC has appointed Mangoletsi, one of the UK’s longest established and privately-owned automotive retailers, to operate its third franchised car dealership in Cheshire. Situated near Knutsford, Mangoletsi Suzuki will serve motorists in the core catchment areas of South Manchester, Stockport and Macclesfield. The site features an on-site workshop and smart repair facilities, which… Continue reading Suzuki appoints new franchised dealership in Knutsford
MG expands with addition of new dealership in Coventry
MG Motor UK has opened a new dealership in Coventry. Operated by the Unity Automotive group, the new site becomes the sixth dealership appointment for the MG brand in the UK in 2019, taking the total number of franchised MG Motor UK dealers to 90 nationwide. The company expects its UK network to reach 120… Continue reading MG expands with addition of new dealership in Coventry
Waylands opens new Volvo dealership in Reading
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
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