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John Grose Group turned in a strong performance in 2022 with pre-tax profits surging 33% to £8.3m on turnover ahead 18% to £187.8m. In accounts filed at Companies House it said the increased turnover reflected demand beginning to recover to pre-pandemic levels but said changes made by Stellantis to its systems had led to ‘frustrations’ with the carmaker. “It looks ...

Ford has revealed the new Puma ST Powershift. Enhanced using 48-volt mild hybrid technology to deliver up to 170 PS peak power and 248 Nm peak torque, the 1.0-litre engine is combined with a paddle-shift-operable, seven-speed, and dual-clutch Ford Powershift transmission – seamlessly fusing energised driving experiences and everyday usability. The new model delivers 7.4-second 0-62 mph acceleration alongside 44.8 ...

Ford is to roll out a network of PartsPlus Centres in Italy following the success of the business in the UK. The UK network has grown to 60 outlets since it was launched by the Blue Oval in 2018 with centres supplying garages, bodyshops, parts dealers and fleets with Ford parts. PartsPlus offers nationwide promotions and pricing, OE parts, technical ...

Ford is restructuring its business in Europe with the loss of 3,800 jobs over the next three years. The UK will see 1,300 cuts and Germany 2,300. The rest of Europe will take up the remaining 200 job losses. The cuts are part of its strategy to offer an all-electric fleet in Europe by 2035. Production of Ford’s first European-built ...

Tesla kick-started its 2023 sales performance with registrations surging 1186% to 579 cars in January as buyers availed of big price cuts. The Model 3’s starting price has dropped from £51,090 to £42,990, and the Model Y Performance from £67,990 to £57,990. The move follows similar pricing cuts in China and the US. Tesla was the fifth fastest growing car ...

Vertu Motors has appointed Kevin Hardie as its new divisional aftersales director for the Ford South division. Hardie started in the motor retail trade as a parts adviser at the age of 18. He has worked for Audi UK and BMW UK, as well as gaining brand accreditations. Before joining Vertu Motors plc, Kevin was an aftersales director Inchcape. Robert ...

Cliff Dickenson & Son, Ford Retailer in Winsford, Cheshire, has said goodbye to its Motability specialist Nigel Perks (pictured right) who has retired after 38 years. His career in motor retailing spanned 42 years at Cliff Dickenson and British Leyland at Baldwins of Warrington. Established in 1927, Dickenson & Son is a family owned and run Ford dealership. The dealership ...

Ford has invested a further £125m in its Halewood Plant, on Merseyside to increase production of electric vehicles (EV). Today’s announcement takes total investment in enabling Halewood’s transformation to an EV component plant to £380m. Kieran Cahill, Ford’s European Industrial Operations vice-president, said: “Ford is a global American brand, woven into the fabric of Europe for more than 100 years ...

TrustFord has helped raise £4627 for the RNLI Portrush as part of the Causeway Coast Ford Fair 2022. With record numbers in attendance this year, £3,647.88 was raised during Causeway Coast Ford Fair and a further £1,000 donation was added by the Causeway Coast Ford Fair Committee.  Ford is the official vehicle supplier to the RNLI. Dermot Rafferty, regional director ...

Ford is set to “lay off” around 3,000 employees in the coming weeks as it looks to cost cut ahead of a transition to EVs. The Wall Street Journal reported that the cuts would mostly come from North America, with others in Canada and India. Chief executive of Ford Jim Farley has previously ben reported to have said that Ford ...