SsangYong Motors UK welcomes Ashby and Mann to its franchised dealer network with immediate effect. Ashby and Mann was established in June 1987 when Malcolm Ashby, Ben Mangiante and their respective partners purchased Johnson’s Garage. At the timeJohnsons held the franchises for Volkswagen and Audi. Fast forward to April 1989 when Ben and wife, Vivienne […]
Read More →Korean brand Ssangyong is aiming to grow from 68 to 85 franchised dealers by the end of the year. Ken Griffin, UK Managing Director said: “We’re looking for around 80-85 sites. We think that’s the right number for the network to get us good coverage over the country. We’re a bit short just now in […]
Read More →Riverside Motor Group has acquired Harratts Group’s Honda site in Wakefield for an undisclosed sum. The Honda dealership will continue to operate from Calder Park in Wakefield with Riverside retaining all existing staff. The franchised dealer group now represents Honda, Volvo, SEAT, CUPRA, and Mitsubishi. Riverside Motor Group were established in 1982. It is an […]
Read More →US retail giant Group 1 Automotive has bought East Anglia-based Robinsons Motor Group for an undisclosed sum. The deal for the franchised dealer group was completed on 5 July. Robinsons operates 10 new vehicle franchises nine of which are within the Volkswagen Group and the 10th a Citroen dealership. The group’s latest accounts, covering 2019, […]
Read More →Franchised retailers are unhappy with their manufacturer partners over the introduction of agency agreements. This is after Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen Group and Volvo issued agency agreement consultation documents. Retailers fear the agreements will adversely impact the profitability of their business and their ability to offer the best experience to customers. The NFDA has begun seeking legal […]
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