The Competition Market Authority (CMA) is investigating the completed acquisition by Constellation Developments of Aston Barclay. It has served an initial enforcement order under section 72(2) of the Enterprise Act 2002 on 13 May 2025. The CMA is considering whether the deal would lead to a “substantial lessening of competition” in the wholesale used car… Continue reading Competition & Markets Authority probes BCA acquisition of Aston Barclay
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Dealer Auction reveals model offering dealers highest profit potential
The MINI Countryman provided dealers with April’s highest profit potential, in the sub-£10,000 retail bracket, according to Dealer Auction’s Retail Margin Monitor. With an average retail margin of £2,650, the highest margin recorded for a model this year, the model was also the fastest mover in the chart (selling in 29 days on average). The… Continue reading Dealer Auction reveals model offering dealers highest profit potential
UK dealers anticipate arrival of Renault Twingo
Fabrice Cambolive, Renault brand CEO, has announced that the Renault Twingo will join the UK’s electric line-up. The launch of the Renault 5 at Future Stores on Oxford Street turned heads in March. With this new announcement, visitors to UK Renault dealerships will eventually be able to also meet the Renault Twingo. In a LinkedIn… Continue reading UK dealers anticipate arrival of Renault Twingo
EVs are helping dealers to secure ‘impressive’ profit margins
Alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) have displayed a steady performance in April, with specific EVs securing some impressive profit margins, according to Dealer Auction’s EV Performance Review (EVPR). AFV bids on the platform grew from 5,772 in March to 5,968 in April. The average age remained low – unchanged at 3.4 years, maintaining the lowest levels… Continue reading EVs are helping dealers to secure ‘impressive’ profit margins
Dealers get new tool to overhaul customer database
Dealers can overhaul their customer database getting rid of inaccurate records using a new tool. Marketing Delivery has built a new Data Cleanse Report that retailers can use to conduct a ‘live’ health check of their full customer database, identifying and amending any records with inaccurate details. The new report is available to all existing… Continue reading Dealers get new tool to overhaul customer database
Marshall acquires Grange JLR Swindon
Marshall Motor Group acquired Grange Jaguar Land Rover Swindon from Cambria Automobiles for an undisclosed sum yesterday. The facility, located on Dorcan Way, Swindon, features a 130-space rooftop car park, 18 car showroom, 22-bay workshop, 2 MOT bays, a large parts department and extensive used vehicle display and parking areas. Gary Savage, CEO of Constellation… Continue reading Marshall acquires Grange JLR Swindon
BLOG Using customer data to drive long-term profits for dealers
In the complex journey of buying a car, knowing your customer’s coffee order might seem trivial, but it reflects a deeper truth: building meaningful relationships starts with understanding people. And understanding begins with data. In a market where margins are tight and loyalty can be short-lived, UK car dealers are rethinking how they use data,… Continue reading BLOG Using customer data to drive long-term profits for dealers
Agency model ‘has not’ worked for most dealers
The agency model for car sales has come under fire in a just released survey of dealers. April’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows that 33% believe agency hasn’t worked for most dealers, 31% that most manufacturers are abandoning their plans, and 10% that the model is bad for customers. Agency has come under fire in… Continue reading Agency model ‘has not’ worked for most dealers
Motor Range buys Manchester Car Shop outlet from Sytner
Liverpool based used car supermarket Motor Range has bought the ex-Carshop branded store in Manchester from Sytner. The latest accounts filed at Companies see Motor Outlet, trading as Motor Range, with pre-tax profits of £691.9k in the year to August 2023 on turnover of £95.6m. “I’m pleased to announce that Motor Range has acquired Carshop… Continue reading Motor Range buys Manchester Car Shop outlet from Sytner
UK dealers celebrated at global Aston Martin awards
UK dealers were recognised at the 2024 Aston Martin Wings Awards which celebrates the highest performing dealers across sales, aftersales and marketing across the world. Aston Martin Bristol (pictured) picked up both the Regional Dealers of the Year 2024 award and the Global Sales Team of the Year 2024 award. Global Aftersales Team of the… Continue reading UK dealers celebrated at global Aston Martin awards