Steer is continuing to expand at a rapid pace with the addition of 32 locations with the acquisition of Apollo Motor Group and Balgores Motors.
Chorley Group managing director Adam Turner explains to AM why multi-franchising is playing a key part in tackling the rising costs of business.
Family-owned Peter Cooper Motor Group has acquired Viking Garages Kia for an undisclosed sum to expand its operations in Dorset, Hampshire, and West Sussex.
The Competition and Markets Authority has reversed its previous decision regarding Copart's acquisition of Hills Motors.
The takeover of AM100 dealer group Lookers by Canada's Alpha Auto Group, through its UK entity Global Auto Holdings, has marked the start of a new chapter for the UK's third largest motor retailer.
Lookers’ chief executive and interim chairman are recommending a £465.4 million takeover bid by Canada’s Alpha Auto Group (AAG).
Around 200 guests joined senior management of AM100 dealer group HR Owen and Bentley Motors at the grand opening of HR Owen Bentley Hatfield yesterday.
Netherlands-based motor retailer Van Mossel has announced its takeover of the UK car dealer Jacksons Group, which represents 29 automotive brands in the Channel Islands, the Isle of Man and the Isle of Wight.
Over 1,000 automotive professionals from 100 businesses have now achieved Carbon Literate status to help achieve their wider sustainability objectives.
AM100 car dealer DM Keith has announced a partnership with UK new car market entrant Build Your Dreams (BYD).
AM interviews Peter Charters, general manager of Maserati’s North Europe, about luxury car sales and car dealer profitability
Sweden-based Anders Hedin has said he will seek expansion in the UK since gaining his first businesses here with the Mercedes-Benz brand.
John Banks Group is opening three new dealerships in Colchester with a multi-site Honda cars, motorcycles and Mazda business.
Copart has said it is ready to challenge concerns from the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over its Hills Motors acquisition.
The top 10 AM100 dealer group Lookers has expanded its portfolio of Volvo dealerships with its takeover of Waterhouse Cars in Chelmsford.
AM100 car and commercial vehicle dealer Greenhous Group has acquired Shrewsbury-based commercial vehicle bodybuilder Bulkrite Limited for an undisclosed sum.
Online automotive marketplace giant eBay has relaunched its Certified Recycled parts business, which has seen a 10% year-on-year increase in sales.
Brayleys Cars has acquired Grovebury Kia Dunstable for an undisclosed sum.
Car retail giant Arnold Clark is investing £23 million in electric vehicle (EV) rapid chargers in a bid to create an Arnold Clark Charge network that addresses motorists EV anxiety.
Arnold Clark is set to further expand its retail network with opening of two Kia dealerships after taking over the Korean carmaker’s West Coast franchise from Springside Motors.
Lloyd Motor Group has gained planning approval for a new Kia and Volvo multi-brand car dealership on the outskirts of Kendal.
TrustFord is preparing to open the doors at a new car dealership in Carlisle to fill a gap in the Ford retail network left by Arnold Clark’s exit from the franchise.
Ferrari is celebrating the addition of the UK’s first new franchise location in 15 years after the opening of Sytner Group’s Graypaul dealership in Glasgow.
Oakmere Motor Group has taken to two wheels with the launch of a new Norton Motorcycles dealership.
Eastern Western Motor Group has completed the refurbishment of its Edinburgh West and Fife Nissan dealerships.
