Unity Automotive is expanding its dealership portfolio and workforce as the privately-owned dealer group seeks to increase its scale.
Pure-play software business Pinewood.AI is to acquire Lithia’s 51% stake in their US joint venture giving it full ownership of the operation.
Stanley Street Motors in Lowestoft has ceased trading and its long-standing showroom is now heading to auction
AI-powered business process automation provider Nexbotix has acquired consultancy E-Automation in a bid to deepen its presence in the automotive services sectors.
Bumper has acquired digital payments platform Cocoon Payments used by over one of five of the UK’s top 100 franchised dealer groups.
Lloyd Motor Group is introducing Škoda to its franchise portfolio with the acquisition of family-run Telford Škoda
Sinclair Motor Group has expanded its portfolio of Jaguar Land Rover dealerships in its latest acquisition.
Dealerships should be able to make their sites EV-ready more easily as the UK Government has announced that businesses no longer must submit planning applications to install electric vehicle charge points.
Dealer group Vospers is set to rise the ranks of the AM100 following its takeover of another multi-franchised dealer group in its region.
AM100 retailer Holdcroft Motor Group has secured planning approval to transform part of its head office site into a dedicated EV space, along with facilities for servicing and parts.
The owner of a AM100 dealership group is set to acquire Johnsons Cars to create one of the UK’s top ten automotive retail giants.
Business advisory firm Cooper Parry has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK automotive sector with the appointment of Ian McMahon as its new Head of Automotive.
Elite Car Spa is gearing up its national expansion plans after securing a £455,000 funding package to purchase its business headquarters.
Marshall Motor Group has expanded its JLR territory following the acquisition of Cambria Automobiles' Grange JLR Swindon showroom for an undisclosed sum.
Pure-play software business Pinewood has signed a five-year contract with Volkswagen Group Japan to implement its Pinewood Automotive Intelligence platform across all Volkswagen and Audi dealerships in Japan.
Yeomans Motor Group is putting down roots – literally - in its commitment to sustainability.
The number of vehicles on Britain’s roads hit a record high in 2024, climbing 1.4% to 41.96 million, according to fresh Motorparc figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
Constellation Automotive Group, which already owns BCA, Cinch, Marshall Motor Group and WeBuyAnyCar, has acquired again.
Ian McMahon has been named as the new head of automotive at Cooper Parry (CP) - auditor for the AM Awards – signalling a major step forward in the firm’s national sector strategy.
In this webinar, brought to you by Automotive Management, guests from Drive Green, Sinclair Group and The Carbon Literacy Project will share insights into the steps dealer groups can be taking now and in the next few years to become environmentally sustainable, and the marketing opportunities that are incidental to their efforts.
Abu Dabi investors CYVN Holdings, who already back British luxury car start-up Forseven and China's EV firm NIO, have completed the acquisition of supercar firm McLaren Automotive and promise to secure its future.
For many dealer groups any interest in sustainability comes low on the priorities list, but AM100 motor retailer Sinclair Group is tackling it proactively. Its head of strategic development Richard Seaward explains how sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand.
MBNI Holdings, parent company of MB Truck & Van and Rossetts, has officially completed its transition to full ownership under Pauline McKeating.
Volkswagen Group UK has been named a Silver Carbon Literate Organisation (CLO) driven by efforts from head of aftersales business development Leanne Thomas.
Motus Group UK, the AM100 franchised dealer group which owns the Pentagon Motor Group and Motus Truck & Van businesses, has completed its disposal of the latter company.
