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Santander Consumer UK has signed a deal with BCA to sell cars coming off finance through the auction group. The new programme will offer a wide range of stock, including prestige, executive and sporting examples and popular volume models, as well as a selection of motorhomes, motorbikes, light commercials and pick-ups. Santander Consumer UK work with over 4,500 dealers across ...

The motor sector has launched a sector career guide for veterans in a bid to recruit more ex-Armed Forces personnel. The guide, launched by Mission Automotive in partnership with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), aims to encourage recent Forces leavers consider a new career in the automotive industry – with advice on everything from the different sectors, ...

Sytner Group’s Rolls-Royce dealership in Manchester won the Provenance Dealer of the Year at the Rolls-Royce Global Dealer Awards. The winners of the global awards for outstanding achievement in 2024 acknowledge and celebrate the individual dealers in a range of categories connected to business objectives, brand communications and client service. Dealer of the Year and the ownership services awards went ...

Driver Power, part of the Carwow Group, found that Toyota owners are the most brand loyal as 75% said they would choose another Toyota when the time comes to change their car. The survey questioned over 23,000 UK car owners. Tesla ranked second (70% of owners) due to positive prior experience. The brand is the only EV-specific brand in the ...

Bowker Motor Group is shutting a car supermarket in Ribble Valley and consolidating the business in its franchised approved used car operations at other centres. Opened in 2012, the supermarket introduced a non-franchise offering alongside Bowker’s established BMW and MINI businesses in Blackburn and Preston. Bowker said the move would help optimise resources and meet growing customer demand for manufacturer-approved ...

A Cambridgeshire Maxus dealership and Nissan authorised repairer has completed  solar energy installation, reinforcing the company’s commitment to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint. The system at JS Holmes Ltd in Wisbech St Mary comprises 171 high-efficiency 445-watt panels fitted to the showroom and workshop roof. It’s expected that they will meet nearly 40% of the dealership’s annual electricity needs. ...

Arnold Clark has sponsored the Scotland women’s national hockey team. The dealership will appear on the team’s lapels. The squad will be in Chile to compete in the FIH Hockey Nations Cup on 23 February to 2 March. On 9-17 August, Scotland will compete in the EuroHockey Championship in Monchengladbach, Germany. John Clark, CCO at Arnold Clark, said: “We’re thrilled ...

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars invited alumni from its apprenticeship scheme to an event at Goodwood on 16 February. The occasion was the first event for Rolls-Royce’s newly formed Apprentice Alumni group. The alumni met and shared experiences with current Apprentices, introducing them to the network group they have established. The event celebrated the contribution of former Apprentices who mentor those who ...

BMW is reconsidering its timeline for all-electric Mini vehicles in the UK due to uncertainties in the automotive sector, including falling EV sales and potential trade barriers. In 2023, BMW committed to investing £600m as it moved its Mini brand entirely to an electric lineup by 2030. The Oxford plant is gearing-up to build two new all-electric MINI models from ...

  Steven Eagell Group secured seven accolades acroas the Toyota Best Retailer in Town Awards and the Lexus Centre of Excellence Awards. The Group’s branches were crowned ‘Best Centre’ by both Toyota and Lexus for the first time. Sheraz Rashid, group operations director, said: “It is an incredible honour to be recognised by both Toyota and Lexus with these highly ...