Guy Salmon’s network of 17 Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) car dealerships is set to be rebranded under the title of its parent company Sytner Group.
The UK’s large car retail groups and PLCs will be joined by international investors and disruptors such as Cazoo and Constellation Automotive in what is likely be a record year for mergers and acquisitions.
Pendragon chief executive Bill Berman has said he is “delighted” with the car retail group’s 2021 financial results, which revealed a record underlying profit before tax of £83 million.
Automotive 30% Club founder Julia Muir has been won the IMI’s Sue Brownson Award in recognition of her efforts to “move the dial on female leadership representation” in the automotive sector.
A used car retailer estimates that he has been left with a bill of around £50,000 after a crashed car overturned onto his dealership forecourt – damaging a number of vehicles.
Isuzu UK has recognised its top performing retailers at its annual Dealer Conference and Awards, with York Van Centre named Dealer of the Year.
Pendragon is set to become the UK’s first Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) franchisee to showcase a new 'Modern Luxury' dealership design philosophy for the OEM’s premium brands.
IVendi has promoted five staff members to newly-created vice president positions as part of its growth strategy.
Affordable, easy access electric vehicle charging is required on “virtually every residential street”, according to research conducted for a new whitepaper on the growth of zero-emissions transport.
Car retailers driving towards an omnichannel sales journey could be subject to a double-whammy of “complex” new taxation, it has been suggested.
