Brindley Group has suspended its operations on Sundays. The move is designed to support the health and wellbeing of its staff. The group will retain its digital presence. “By recognising the importance of rest, family time and personal well-being, the Brindley Group are redefining the norms of the motor industry. “This innovative decision is perfectly […]
Read More →Inchcape JLR Preston says, despite speculation, an electric vehicle was not the cause of the huge fire it suffered back in April. It began in the top floor of the retailer, and was likely the result of an electrical fault. More than 60 firefighters and 10 fire engines attended the blaze. Lancashire Fire and rescue […]
Read More →Pendragon has been named the leading launch partner of BYD as the Chinese carmaker releases its Atto 3 EV in the UK this week. The UK’s third-most profitable dealer in the Car Dealer Top 100 is opening the first of its BYD sites in Birmingham and Milton Keynes today. The new sites will be launched under […]
Read More →Robert Forrester, Daksh Gupta, Mike Hawes and Sue Robinson have all criticised the lockdown measures to be introduced on Thursday. The lockdown will force auto retailer showrooms to close. Mr Forrester, CEO of franchised retail group Vertu, warned that some businesses will be in the balance on the decision. “I suspect this disruption won’t end […]
Read More →The lifting of lockdown has heralded a long-awaited upturn in auto retail activity. Consumers are returning to car showrooms and, as well as taking delivery of pre-ordered vehicles, have also resumed purchasing new cars and, in particular, used vehicles and CVs. Auto Trader data shows that since showrooms reopened on 1 June, a record number […]
Read More →Auto retailers have reported a rebound in sales during the first week of car showrooms being open in England after being shut since the last week of March. Several retailers reported a positive week with pent up demand seeing sales do better than cautious expectations. Auto Trader agreed with the trend and reported record visits […]
Read More →Car showrooms will be allowed to reopen from 1 June, PM Boris Johnson confirmed in Monday 25 May’s daily briefing. A formal announcement will come later this week. The lift in restrictions is subject to social distancing regulations. Answering a question on Sunday about when retailers would be able to reopen, the Prime Minister said […]
Read More →Leading franchised retail groups and sales platforms are reporting a rise in activity and vehicle sales. This follows PM Boris Johnson’s confirmation that car showrooms should be able to reopen from 1 June. Vertu’s Robert Forrester said last Friday’s retail orders were “well over 100… best since lockdown started”. He confirmed very strong demand in […]
Read More →Car showrooms will be able to reopen on 1 June placing them in the second stage of the Prime Minister’s plan to restart the economy. This is the news according to the Government’s latest guidance issued 11 May. Reopening on 1 June places car dealerships in the same group as shops, as set out by […]
Read More →Richmond Motor Group have joined the MG Motor’s franchised dealer network. The newly renovated car showrooms in Portsmouth and Southampton now offer the full range of MG vehicles. This is an exciting time for MG, as they continue to be the UK’s fastest growing car manufacturer. Richmond Group’s managing director, Michael Nobes, said: “The MG […]
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