Mercedes and Smart name their top dealers
Inchcape South Midlands who operate Mercedes dealerships in Oxford, Coventry and Stratford-upon-Avon, have scooped the gong for Retailer of the Year at this year’s Mercedes-Benz Retailer Awards. […]
Jaguar Land Rover London plan to include biggest dealership yet
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) have announced details of seven new or upgraded dealerships that are set to open in the London area over the next 2 years. The plan includes one that the firm is describing as a “Global Statement Site” with a mind boggling 17,000sq/m of floor space. (NB: That’s very nearly 3 times the size of Poole Audi) [...]
Don’t lose focus when it comes to F&I – Loyalty doesn’t always pay!
Loyalty is an admirable quality, but maybe not between dealership groups and finance companies and here’s why. I have worked on both sides of the finance fence so I know what a good deal looks like, do you? Finance companies and add-on product providers love loyalty shown to them by dealers. Especially the ones who don’t shop around for alternative [...]
Pendragon aims to double used revenue in 5 years
Pendragon, who operate the Evans Halshaw and Stratstone brands, has released annual results for 2016 showing used vehicle revenue up +9.5% , Aftersales revenue up +7.3%, and new vehicle revenue up +3.1% (all on a like for like basis). […]
Bowker Blackburn named BMW UK Aftersales Retailer of the Year
Bowker BMW on Trident Park in Blackburn picked up the BMW UK Aftersales Retailer of the Year accolade at the BMW UK Retailer Awards in Barcelona. […]
The Warranty Group appoints Europe CEO
The Warranty Group has appointed Richard (Rich) Green as Chief Executive Officer of its European business operations. Green replaces former European CEO Gary Jennison who left the organization last week. […]
VWCV adds fleet manager for London/South East.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has added to its fleet team with the appointment of Matt Belsom as the new area fleet manager for London and the South East. […]
Car prices up 5.2% since Brexit vote
New research from “What Car?” claims that new car prices have risen by 5.2% on average since UK voted for Brexit, adding £2 billion to consumer’s bills in seven months. […]
Jane Bailey of Westgate Tyres is ‘Woman of the Year’
Jane Bailey of Westgate Tyres in Morecambe has been crowned as the FOXY Lady Drivers Club ‘Woman of the Year’ Award Winner in 2017. […]
UK’s largest luxury car care/detailing facility opens
The Reep Group, in association with PG Automotive, has opened the UK’s largest luxury car care and detailing facility close to Leicester city centre. […]