The June issue of AM magazine is here in digital form, free to read, full of insights that will get dealers thinking about their strategy for the future.
Andy Johnson, group property director at Vertu Motors, has announced his retirement from the AM100 retail group.
CitNOW Group is expanding its international portfolio with the acquisition of multi-channel messaging software platform, Web1on1.
Lookers has continued to invest in its Volkswagen car dealerships with an investment of £2.1 million to transform its Preston franchised site into a “showcase location” for the German brand.
Glyn Hopkin’s Suzuki and Nissan dealership in Watford could be set to make way for 190 flats if plans created by developer London Square get the go-ahead.
Brothers Glen and Thomas Obee have been awarded a new Strategic Success Award at the 2022 AM Awards in recognition of their work to grow Motorline, the AM100 dealer group which they sold to Marshall Motor Holdings in 2021.
AM100 dealer group Brayleys is set to climb up the rankings from its current 89th position with its acquisition of Orpington Honda from Lookers.
Auto Trader has been awarded Gold Carbon Literate Organisation accreditation from the Carbon Literacy Project (CLP).
Pendragon has united the BMW and Mini brands in Derby following a multi-million project to redevelop its existing Stratstone car retail site.
A Medway Autos Fiat car showroom in Rainham, Kent, which has remained empty and redundant for some 13 years is now a venue for weddings and parties.
Motorpoint chief executive Mark Carpenter has said the £5 million sale of the used car supermarket group’s Stockton site will provide the business with “further firepower” for growth.
Lookers has transformed its Manchester headquarters into a new ‘collaboration hub’ for all employees.
Taxi and van manufacturer LEVC has appointed a new dealer for the Greater Manchester region.
Lookers has completed the sale and leaseback of its freehold Volkswagen car dealership property in Battersea for £28 million.
Inchape is pulling out of the Russian market as a result of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
Johnsons Cars’ Solihull Volkswagen showroom site has been sold for £15 million after being identified as a “none-core asset” by its new owner.
Tesla has made planning applications to adapt a former Porsche dealership in Dorset into a new showroom for its electric cars.
Electric car manufacturer Tesla is behind plans to redevelop a DIY store in Bristol into a car showroom and service centre.
Automobili Lamborghini has revealed its new showroom design aesthetic which is under roll out for its global retailer network.
Hendy Group has been given a green light to develop two new car dealerships on a site formerly occupied by civic buildings in Eastleigh.
The electric vehicles (EV) revolution and new agency retail models are said to be placing up to 70% of existing dealership profit at risk in the next decade.
Lookers’ former Audi car dealership in Sunderland is set to become a ‘Mecca’ for gamers through a multi-million transformation into an esports centre of excellence.
Constellation Automotive’s private equity fund owner TDR Capital is set to dispose of its LeasePlan vehicle leasing business after securing a €4.9 billion (£4.1bn) sale.
Citygate Automotive has introduced Škoda car sales to Europe’s largest Volkswagen car dealership as part of a £2 million makeover of Volkswagen West London.
Marshall Motor Holdings has confirmed its largest shareholder, Marshall of Cambridge, is considering the sale of its 64.4% stake in the AM100 motor retailer.
