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Richmond Motor Group grows Hyundai partnership with Everton Garage takeover
Richmond Motor Group has expanded it partnership with Hyundai by completing the takeover of Everton Garage in Lymington.
Brayleys-owner completes Johnsons Cars buy-out in bid to join UK’s top 10 dealer groups
The deal is done – Brayleys-owner Athenaeum International Holdings has completed its acquisition of dealer group Johnsons Cars.
Lotus set to slash UK workforce as sports car maker puts 550 jobs at risk
Lotus is to slash the workforce at its Norfolk car building plant with as many as 550 jobs set to be axed.
Mercedes specialist Sandown Motors becomes latest car dealer to report falling profits in 2024
Bosses at Sandown Motors say the firm enjoyed a ‘satisfactory’ year in 2024, despite it becoming the latest dealer group to report a dip in profits.
Family-owned Brindley Group agrees deal to add Genesis to Cannock Hyundai site
Genesis has added a new car dealer to its list of retail partners after signing a franchise agreement with Brindley Group.
Scottish Government sets up new EV grant to support households without off-street parking
The Scottish Government is backing a new pilot scheme which aims to make electric vehicles more widely accessible north of the border.
Weekly Briefing: Could Amazon be in prime position to dominate used car advertising?
The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place.
Independent car dealers welcome ‘watershed’ data sharing scheme after decade-long fight
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is celebrating a ‘watershed moment’ for independent car dealers after winning a approval for its much-anticipated Security-related Repair and Maintenance Information (SERMI) scheme.
Supercar dealer GVE London posts ‘Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators’
Supercar dealer GVE London has applied to the High Court with a Notice of Intention to Appoint Administrators (NOI).
GVE London sales director speaks out amid dealer’s move towards administration
GVE London sales director George Gehdu has spoken out after facing ‘threats’ following the troubled supercar dealer’s move towards administration.
Citroen Berlingo is August’s fastest-selling used car as buyers race to snap up MPV
The Citroen Berlingo has been named as August’s fastest-selling used cars, with buyers snapping up the MPV at a rapid rate.
Electric DB6 conversion; E-scooters to be regulated; HSBC apologises
Lego sees record sales as new ranges ramp up
Tom Hartley agrees deal to sell ‘unique’ McLaren collection belonging to automotive royalty
Supercar dealer Tom Hartley Jnr has completed the sale of one of the world’s largest McLaren collections, following the death of automotive royalty.
First EVs FINALLY qualify for full Electric Car Grant as Ford duo secure top discount
The first EVs have finally qualified for the top tier of the government’s Electric Car Grant, with Ford securing the full £3,750 discount on two models.
UK vehicle production declines by 10% in July despite improvement in car manufacturing
UK vehicle manufacturing slumped by more than 10% last month, despite an increase in cars rolling off British production lines.
Family-run car dealer T.C. Harrison sees profits plummet despite ‘resilience and dedication’
Family-run dealer group T.C. Harrison showed ‘resilience and dedication’ throughout 2024, despite profits taking a major hit.
