BMW will require retailers to feature fewer cars in their showrooms as part of its new global Retail Next concept. Each model will have a display with premium lounge-like seating and unique lighting. It debuts in the US in July and aims to make retailers feel more experiential and less transactional. “It’s about recognising that […]
Read More →Marshall Motor Group has confirmed the closure of its Grimsby Volkswagen retailer. A break notice has been served to the landlord as the retailer consolidates at its Scunthorpe site. “All colleagues have been relocated to other areas of the business, where possible,” said a spokesperson. Family-run Bob Mullan Motors in County Derry is also closing after four […]
Read More →It has emerged that Hedin Group tabled a secret 28p-a-share offer for Pendragon several weeks ago. Pendragon chair Ian Filby and the board rejected the approach. The offer would value Pendragon at around £400m. Auto Retail Agenda has reported Hedin has been building its stake in Pendragon since November 2021. Anders Hedin is now reportedly considering […]
Read More →Johnsons Cars has taken over Autosales Suzuki in Bilston and Cannock. This follows the news last week that Johnsons had acquired Trust Group UK through a share purchase. This deal means Skoda and Volkswagen Redditch, Stourbridge and Wolverhampton will change hands. Johnsons Cars is one of England’s largest independent dealership groups, with branches across the […]
Read More →Paul Rigby Group have opened the UK’s third Polestar space at the Touchwood Solihull shopping centre. The franchised dealer group started in 2010 with one Volvo dealership. They now have two Volvo dealerships; Birmingham and Stourbridge. Having always been eco-conscious, they decided electric cars were the way forward and formed a partnership with MG. They now […]
Read More →Isuzu UK is pleased to announce the addition of JT Hughes Group to their franchise dealer network. Having appointed sixteen new dealers in 2021, JT Hughes are the latest new dealer appointment for Isuzu in 2022. The Shropshire and Mid-Wales based car retailer opened the new Isuzu franchise at the beginning of March. The group […]
Read More →Vertu Motors has opened a new MG franchised dealership in Scotland following a £5million investment in a multi-franchise Macklin Motors site. Macklin MG Edinburgh Newbridge will carry the full range of new and used MG cars. It will also offer on-site EV charging, specialist advice to Motability customers, vehicle servicing and full aftersales support. The […]
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