New JLR uniform diktat angers retailers JLR has imposed new sales staff uniform rules on retailers following the “House of Brands” PR disaster that appeared to signal the demise of the Land Rover name. Using JLR’s preferred supplier the uniforms cost more than £1,000, according to one retailer. The new rules were published in April […]
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All UK built Nissan models now electrified
Every model built by Nissan in the UK now has an electrified version. In Sunderland, manufacture of Nissan Qashqai and Juke has passed the five million mark. Electrified versions of these crossover models are now in full production. The Qashqai features Nissan’s unique e-POWER system. This development is a first for Nissan in Europe. The […]
Read More →Holdcroft Opens New MG Motor Franchised Dealerships
Holdcroft Motor Group one of the largest franchised dealer groups in the North-West and Midlands has opened two new MG dealerships. The new sites in Cheshire and Staffordshire join the group’s existing sites at Warrington and Stoke-on-Trent. The family-run business with over 50 years in the industry, has 25 sites across the North-West and Midlands. […]
Read More →SsangYong Motors Announce New Franchised Dealer in Hinckley
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 →Three Franchised Dealer Groups Report 2019 Rise In Profit
Franchised dealer groups City West Country, Toomey Motor Group and WR Davies report pre-tax profits rise for 2019. Exeter’s City West Country saw profit before tax grow from £5.7m to £6.8m in the year ended 31 December 2019, despite turnover marginally declining. Return on sales rose from 1.9% to 2.3%. The Mercedes-Benz and Smart retailer […]
Read More →MG Motor UK Supports NHS Heroes
MG Motor UK has announced it is supplying up to 100 fully-electric MG ZS EVs to NHS agencies across the UK for use by our NHS heroes, as the government intensifies the battle against the dangerous coronavirus (COVID-19). The cars will be supplied via MG’s nationwide dealer network for up to six months, completely free […]
Read More →Sytner Sells Four VW Sites to Johnsons Cars
Sytner has sold four of its 12 Volkswagen sites to Midlands-based franchised dealer group, Johnsons Cars, for an undisclosed sum. The move takes Johnsons to nine Volkswagen franchises and a total franchise count of 42 from a mix of brands. Johnsons has been growing over recent years mainly through new openings although it has had […]
Read More →Mackie Motors Brings MG to North East Scotland
MG Motors has appointed Mackie Motors as their franchised dealers in north-east Scotland. This is MG’s fifth new dealership in as many weeks and is located at the renovated showroom in Brechin, Angus. Mackie Motors Managing Director, Kevin Mackie, commented: “This is a hugely exciting time to join the MG network. We’re delighted to be […]
Read More →Stoneacre Group Joins MG Network
Stoneacre Group is the latest dealer group to join the MG Motor UK network. The new dealership, a full sales and aftersales operation, has opened in Hyde, Greater Manchester. Stoneacre, one of the UK’s leading franchised dealer groups, have been operating for more than 20 years. They represent 24 brands across northern England and north […]
Read More →Batchelors Strengthens ties with Suzuki
Batchelors Motor Group has strengthened its ties with Suzuki by opening a second site in York. The family owned franchised dealer group has been partnered with Suzuki since 1996 with their existing site in Ripon. The new site at Ings Lane, York Business Park, Nether Poppleton, boasts a seven-car showroom with over 35 cars on […]
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