US retail group Lithia Motors is in negotiations to buy Jardine Motors, according to Auto Retail Agenda sources. The deal is understood to be worth £300 million to the UK firm’s parent Jardine Matheson, according to Sky News. Confirming the negotiations, a spokesperson for Lithia said: “Lithia has a stated desire to expand into the […]
Read More →Lloyd Motor Group is expanding its York operation, creating up to 25 more jobs as it continues its reinvestment in the area. The expansion is part of a number of recent successes for the motor group in York, alongside establishing a new customer contact centre. David McIntyre, Head of Business of Lloyd JLR York, said: […]
Read More →Waylands Automotive has acquired Johnsons Cars’ Volvo Oxford, giving the group its fourth Volvo franchise. The dealership has just moved to a new 17-car showroom on Cumnor Hill, Botley. John O’Hanlon, CEO, said: “Everyone at Waylands is delighted to have acquired our fourth Volvo retailer. “This period of growth has been crucial to achieving our key […]
Read More →Colin Appleyard has moved its Suzuki Shipley showroom to larger premises. The Keighley based dealer acquired the Bradford Mototcycles site on Canal Road last year and has since undertaken major alterations. The new larger site allows Colin Appleyard to offer much improved customer facilities. These include a 12 car showroom, a 30 car forecourt and […]
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