Howards Motor Group is opening two new MG franchise dealerships in Taunton and Weston-super-Mare. The new showrooms will join a strong retailer network for the company across south-west England. Howards opened its first garage in 1972 and is renowned for providing an excellent service and recording strong customer loyalty. The company now operates 22 dealerships […]

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Ford, the UK’s largest car brand, is expected to cut almost half its 400-strong dealer network over the next four years.   The move would mean a reduction of 180 dealerships, the aim being to improve profitability. Ford will reveal a network overhaul at its investor conference on 26 February. Managing director Andy Barratt said no […]

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Motorpoint Used Car Supermarket has officially opened its 13th site, in Swansea. The new opening has created 25 new roles at the five-acre site near to the Swansea Enterprise Park. It has capacity to stock 500 vehicles. Motorpoint specialise in cars under 3 years old and 25,000 miles. The independent car retailer already has a presence in […]

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Franchise retail group, Sytner, has just promoted Nigel Hurley to run its used car supermarket division, CarShop.  The appointment follows the departure of previous boss Jonathan Dunkley just before Christmas. Mr Hurley, who has worked for Sytner for 21 years, moves from his role as divisional managing director for Sytner’s BMW & Mini operations. A […]

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