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Clelands Volvo won the National Retailer of the Year accolade at the Volvo Car UK annual awards ceremony, Clelands was recognised for its outstanding performance in new and used car sales, which ranked it the top-performing Volvo retailer in the UK. It also achieved consistently high customer reviews. Gavin Brown, head of business at Stoneacre Newcastle, received the head of ...

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 ...

Brayleys Cars announced today that founder Paul Brayley  was retiring after 20 years with the company. In January Brayleys appointed Jose Blanco as its new CEO, replacing Brayley who took on a non-executive director role on the main board. Brayleys said after more than 20 years of dedication and leadership in building Brayleys Cars Ltd to the business it is ...

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 ...

The CEO of the National Franchised Dealers Association Sue Robinson was awarded the Sue Brownson Award for Outstanding Leadership in the automotive industry. The award was created in honour of former President of the IMI, the late Sue Brownson OBE who made an outstanding individual contribution to the automotive industry. The award was presented at the Institute of the Motor ...

Enquiries for 18-month van leases have surged in the last year, jumping from just 0.6% in 2023 to 16% of the market. The latest Leasing.com Insights Report said the rise in short-term van lease enquiries reflects a broader shift toward flexibility and cost-efficiency in the UK leasing market. As businesses and individuals seek shorter commitments, falling lease costs have made ...

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, ...

    Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has launched a ‘supercar’ and prestige warranty paying out up to £200 an hour in labour rate. It is planned to meet the rising demand in the UK supercar market which according to research from UHY Hacker Young reached a new record in 2024, growing 4% year-on-year to 23,320 units. According to WSG, Ferrari ...

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 ...