LSH Auto has submitted plans for a new Mercedes-Benz dealership and test drive facility. They plan to redevelop a five-acre site in Tamworth, Staffordshire. The site, owned by developer Aucott and Tamworth Council, is located south of the A5 bypass by the Ventura Retail Park. If approved, the move should create around 400 new jobs. […]

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South African firm Motus has bought Pentagon Motor Holdings for an undisclosed sum. Motus Corporation acquired Pentagon through the South African’s vehicle division Imperial Holdings. Pentagon operates 21 franchsied dealerships in Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and Greater Manchester. They represent brands including Vauxhall, Peugeot, Seat, Mazda, Citroen, Kia, Renault, Nissan, Fiat and Mitsubishi. Established in […]

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National sales companies are adjusting new car sales targets in the light of slowing sales, according to Perrys chairman Ken Savage. Mr Savage was speaking on the Auto Retail Live Q3 Targets Briefing  last week. However, he said manufacturers are responding to the challenging conditions with the targets they were setting for retailers. Mr Savage […]

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With a track record of more than 25 years, Meadens welcomes MG to its renowned dealership in Sway. One of the fastest-growing car brands in the UK, MG offers stylish, competitively priced vehicles. Jack Sexton, Meadens MG brand manager, said: “We were attracted to the MG franchise, as it offered something the area currently lacks. […]

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