Imperial Cars opens new multi-brand dealership in Birmingham

Imperial Cars has opened a new branch in Birmingham. The dealership will house brands such as Ford, Renault and Audi. The Birmingham site is Imperial Cars’ 17th dealership in the UK and the company’s third in the West Midlands, with the others in Tamworth and Halesowen, both of which opened within the past 12 months.… Continue reading Imperial Cars opens new multi-brand dealership in Birmingham

Nissan shuts Sunderland factory as coronavirus disrupts industry

Nissan Carmakers including Ford and VW cite global economic turmoil as production is suspended at European plants Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage Work at Nissan’s Sunderland facility will cease. Photograph: Owen Humphreys/PA Nissan has shuttered its Sunderland factory, Britain’s biggest car plant, joining a number of automotive firms and aerospace giant… Continue reading Nissan shuts Sunderland factory as coronavirus disrupts industry

Volkswagen prepares to halt production at European plants, likely for a few weeks

Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess this week announced plans to suspend production at European factories over COVID-19 fears. The news will impact a number of prominent makes under the umbrella of the world’s largest car maker (by sales). Plants in Spain, Portugal and Italy will be suspended before the end of this week, with VW’s native… Continue reading Volkswagen prepares to halt production at European plants, likely for a few weeks

Renault halts Spain operations after state of emergency declared

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Renault carmaker is pictured at a dealership in Les Sorinieres, near Nantes, France, February 19, 2020. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe PARIS (Reuters) – French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA) said on Tuesday that it was halting operations in Spain following the declaration of a state of emergency there in light of the coronavirus crisis.… Continue reading Renault halts Spain operations after state of emergency declared

GROUPE RENAULT SHUTS DOWN PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES AT ITS INDUSTRIAL SITES IN FRANCE

GROUPE RENAULT SHUTS DOWN PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES AT ITS INDUSTRIAL SITES IN FRANCEBoulogne Billancourt, March 16, 2020 – Groupe Renault announces the cessation of production activities at its industrial sites in France until further notice, depending on the evolution of the health situation.From the end of the day on Monday, March 16, the Groupe Renault will… Continue reading GROUPE RENAULT SHUTS DOWN PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES AT ITS INDUSTRIAL SITES IN FRANCE

French carmaker Renault to halt production in France

FILE PHOTO: The logo of Renault carmaker is pictured at a dealership in Orvault, near Nantes, France, February 19, 2020. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe PARIS (Reuters) – French carmaker Renault (RENA.PA) said on Monday it was shutting down production at its industrial sites in France until further notice because of the coronavirus outbreak. Renault said the shutdown… Continue reading French carmaker Renault to halt production in France

Hills Automotive acquires Savilles Garage in Kidderminster

Ford retailer Hills Automotive has expanded its used car and commercial vehicle operations into a new location with the acquisition of the Savilles Garage car dealership at Mustow Green, Kidderminster. Adding a third retail location to its existing Ford of Britain franchised sites in Malvern and Kidderminster, AM Awards 2020’s Best in Customer Service award winner,… Continue reading Hills Automotive acquires Savilles Garage in Kidderminster