Auto retailer Specialist Cars Aberdeen has become the latest Renault franchise to join the OEM’s Renault Sport programme. The appointment comes only three months after the retailer opened in the city. Owned by the John Clark Motor Group and located on Abbotswell Road, Specialist Cars Aberdeen joins 26 nationwide Renault Sport retailers, and as part […]
Read More →Stanley Cars, a Bradford-based auto retailer, has secured an MG franchise – the car maker’s first in the West Yorkshire region. The family-owned retailer was started by Managing Director Tony Stanley in 1980. The MG appointment sees the business add new car sales to an existing used MG car sales operation. Commenting on the business […]
Read More →Norfolk-based auto retailer Desira Group has joined forces with SsangYong, as the Korean car maker continues its bold retail expansion plans. Desira’s new SsangYong franchise is located on Wroxham Road, Norwich. The retailer already represents Fiat, Nissan, Citroen, Peugeot, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Abarth and Infiniti across Norfolk, Suffolk and London. Commenting on the development, Stuart […]
Read More →Arnold Clark has opened a new Hyundai retail facility in Glasgow. The £4 million development overlooks the M8 and is located on Alexandra Parade. Built to display 20 new vehicles and accommodate 150 used cars, this 857 sqm facility is the UK’s largest Hyundai retail development and is manned by over 50 staff. The showroom […]
Read More →Ocean Automotive has opened its new Audi 65,000 sq-ft showroom and service centre. Located in Poole and less than a mile from Ocean’s old Audi showroom, the £14.5 million facility includes a gym and beauty salon offering complimentary services to customers. The new 24-car showroom has been recognised as the UK’s largest Audi Centre, while […]
Read More →Auto retailer Bristol Street Motors has completed work on its Hexham Vauxhall site as part of plans to bring it into line with the OEM’s latest CI guidelines. The work also included improvement to the showroom experience with the inclusion of a new aftersales reception and customer lounge area, and marked the completion of a […]
Read More →Penske Automotive, trading as Sytner in the UK, has acquired almost of auto retailer CJ Automotive’s outlets. The deal will mean all but CJ Automotive’s Skoda Warrington retailer and its trade parts operation will transfer to Sytner ownership. In total, it operated 12 franchises across the North West of England and North Wales with an […]
Read More →Auto retailer Holdcroft Group has acquired a new Hyundai franchise, increasing the company’s portfolio of the Korean brand to four. The deal, for an undisclosed sum, was for Stafford retailer Sandon Road Motors. Established in 1976, latest records show that this single site business employs 21 staff and has a turnover of £9.8 million. Holdcroft, […]
Read More →Motorline Group has acquired Westlands Motor Group, a move that increases Motorline’s portfolio from 36 to 43 retailer outlets. The deal, which was completed for an undisclosed sum, includes three Hyundai and four Toyota sites and sees the group expand from its traditional South East base into the South West and the Midlands. Founded in […]
Read More →Volvo Car UK is planning to further invest in its brand and retail network with the launch of its Sponsored Dealer Programme. Although not a new concept by the Swedish manufacturer, the programme is a first for Volvo in the UK, playing a pivotal part in meeting its target of 60,000 UK car sales by […]
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