Pentagon Motor Group will now represent Cupra alongside SEAT at its recently completed dealership site in Chilwell, Nottingham. The facility and both ranges have received strong interest and positive comments. The dealership offers individual sales focus on each of the brands while service and parts are operated through a shared multi-brand team. Dave White, brand director at Pentagon said: “We ...

The SMMT has called for the government to swiftly introduce incentives in order to ‘convert’ those in Britain who are sceptical of the benefits of EVs. It is expected that purchase incentives would boost the market a further 15% (267,000 additional new EVs) on top of current outlooks. Under current market conditions, 1.782m new EVs will be registered between 2025 ...

Regency has invested £3.19m across Moray, enhancing its facilities in Elgin and Buckie. The expansion brings MG to Moray for the first time. The new garage in Elgin will showcase MG’s next-gen vehicles. Charles Milne, MD at Regency Group, said: “In today’s rapidly evolving motor trade landscape, Regency is proud to align with world-renowned franchises to offer the choice and ...

Hendy Foundation, the independent charity affiliated with Hendy Group, is sponsoring 11 new local charities. In its latest funding round, Hendy Foundation has decided to support charities across various counties. In Kent, Hendy will support Mid Kent Community Radio and Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services DAVSS. In Dorset, the dealer will support Life Education Wessex, Bournemouth Food Bank, Dorset Mind, ...

The Jaguar Type 00 debuted at Paris Fashion week in ‘Ultramarine Blue’, the first time the model has been seen in this colour. Actor Barry Keoghan arrived at the entrance of The Peninsula Paris in the vehicle. Rawdon Glover, MD Jaguar at JLR, said: “Paris is synonymous with art & creativity, two of the key passion points for Jaguar. “This ...

The MINI Hatch had the highest profit potential in the sub -£10,000 retail bracket in February, with an average retail margin of £2,050, according to Dealer Auction. The Nissan Qashqai (£1,750) was the fastest seller, retailing in 28 days on average. The MINI Hatch was followed by the Ford Kuga (£2,025) and the BMW 1 Series (£1,975). Dealer Auction’s marketplace ...

Vertu Motors is investing £3.6m in two new Volvo sites, Volvo Yeovil is relocating while Volvo Plymouth (pictured) will see the brand in the area for the first time in 17 years. Volvo Yeovil is moving from its temporary location to Lynx West Trading Estate and Volvo Plymouth is opening on Oreston Road, Plymstock. Nick Jones, Volvo Franchise Director at ...

Cox Motor Group has deployed Indicata’s used car pricing platform across its eight franchised dealers to support used car growth. The dealers represent Honda, SEAT, VW, MG, and the Group’s Automart sites. Geoff Stothert, Cox Motor Group’s sales director, said: “We work on a 7-day strategy of repricing stock by using Indicata data. It ensures we spend time reviewing every ...

Electric van leasing enquiries increased by 36% last year, according to Leasing.com. This surge was driven by falling costs, government incentives, and sustainability goals. By the end of 2025, EVs are expected to exceed 35% of the leasing market due to strict emissions targets and an increase in the number of models available. Mike Fazal, CEO at Leasing.com, said: “Extending ...

In today’s digital landscape, data security is essential to running a successful car dealership. Dealer management systems (DMS) and other business-critical technology depend on secure, high-quality data to function effectively. A structured approach to data security helps ensure compliance, reliability, and protection against cyber threats. One key consideration in this approach is choosing data sources carefully and prioritising contractual data ...