The Doncaster operation joins existing Stoneacre Renault businesses in Blackburn, Chesterfield, Darlington and Northallerton. The group is currently awaiting planning to build a new site in Sheffield. The Doncaster Renault and Dacia franchises as well as Renault Vans are now accommodated at its existing Wheatley Road which houses its Seat, Cupra, MG, Fiat and Abarth franchises. “This further confirms the ...

Charlotte Murray has been promoted to managing director position at automotive digital marketing firm, Marketing Delivery. Murray’s automotive career spans nearly three decades, having worked in various marketing roles with dealers and suppliers since 1996. She joined Marketing Delivery as commercial director three years ago. She will report direct to Jeremy Evans, who retains his role as chief executive. Marketing ...

Brayleys has appointed Jose Blanco (pictured left) as its new CEO, replacing Paul Brayley (right) who is taking on a non-executive director role on the main board. Blanco joins Brayleys from Europcar Mobility Group, where he served as group chief sales officer and was a member of the group executive committee. Brayleys, founded by Paul Brayley in 2003, has 30 ...

Rolls-Royce is investing £300m into its production facility at Goodwood as it gears up for growing demand for bespoke cars from customers. In China, the marque responded to sustained demand for Bespoke from its dealers with younger buyers looking for a personalised experience. Last year it saw a 10% increase in Bespoke content value per motor car year-on-year The investment ...

Peter Vardy Holdings went into the red in 2023 with combined losses of -£10.8m on turnover of £551.3m in sharp contrast to the £6.1m pre-tax profits and £590.5m turnover generated in the prior year. The combined losses include a loss of £8.1m for the Perter Vardy Group of companies and a profit of £2.7m from its Car Money broker business. ...

Swindon-based Fish Brothers has signed an 18-month exclusive contract with BCA to dispose of selected part-exchange vehicles through the auction house. Fish Brothers, established in 1948, represents Lexus, Honda, Nissan, Dacia, Cupra, SEAT, Skoda, Kia, Renault, Toyota and VW Van in Swindon. The group is ranked 83 in the Motor Trader Top 200 Dealer Groups with annual turnover of £205.1m. ...

Electric vehicle (EV) battery repair will come under scrutiny at the first Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) meeting of 2025. Taking place at the Meriden, Warwickshire offices of VRA member epyx on Thursday 6th February, speakers will include Ashley Minors of motor trade insurance specialist Boswell Aftermarket, talking about his company’s experience with EV battery repair technology, as well as trends ...

JCB Group has bought a Kia dealership in Bromley from the Masters Group with the team transferring to JCB. The JCB Group will also be keeping Bromley Kia’s authorised Mitsubishi service business. Jonathan Bischoff managing director of the JCB Group said: “It is fabulous to be welcoming Bromley Kia, well known as the Chinese garage, into the JCB Group. “We ...

Dealers are bracing for a sharp fall in pick-ups in 2025 following the government hike in taxation announced in the Budget last year. Sales are already in decline, down -8.3% in 2024 and this looks likely to accelerate this year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders, which released van sales figures today. “A cause for serious concern ...

  ZEV Mandate, inflation and supply chain pressures look likely to dominate the agenda for dealers in the year ahead. Ian Plummer, Auto Trader Commercial Director commented that new car sales still sit “significantly behind” pre-COVID levels. “Even though electric car sales accounted for around a fifth of the total 2024 sales- not far off the government target – hitting ...