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The Jaguar Group of the Year was won by Lloyd Motor Group, which has dealerships across Cumbria, Lancashire, Newcastle upon Tyne, North Yorkshire and Scotland. Lloyd Carlisle won the Jaguar Retailer of the Year. The winners were announced at an event for Jaguar and Land Rover dealers where management outlined the Reimagine Together strategy for the brands, including the decision ...

Vertu Motors has announced a £1.2 million investment which aims to enhance energy efficiency across all its sites and call centres. Existing lighting systems were upgraded to LED technology at 117 sites by Darlington-based TEP Electrical Distributors, with expectations to reduce total energy consumption by up to 7% and save 433 tonnes in CO2 emissions annually. Robert Forrester, chief executive ...

Ferrari North Europe has named its Best UK Green dealers led by Jardine Colchester with Carrs Ferrari Exeter, part of Vertu Motors, in  second place. Carrs reduced its environmental footprint, cutting water energy usage, installing solar panels, training staff and sourcing electricity from 100% renewable energy providers. The retailer’s dedication to sustainability is also evident in its robust recycling programme, ...

Bristol Street Motors Nottingham Renault and Dacia has become the latest dealership to attain Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation. In June last year Motor Trader reported that the scheme had over 500 accredited dealer sites. Sue Robinson Chief Executive of the NFDA said: “It is extremely positive to see that the automotive retailing sector has embraced the NFDA Electric Vehicle ...

Bristol Street Motors York Dacia has been named as one of the top 15 dealerships in the United Kingdom, as recognised in the 2023 Automotive Reputation Report by Reputation. The dealership’s exceptional Reputation Score exceeded 900 for the service and commitment to excellence in the automotive industry. “The recognition we’ve received is a true reflection of the hard work and ...

Vertu Nelson Land Rover is working with Burnley Football Club to support its food bank collection. This charitable move was highlighted at Turf Moor at a recent home match. As part of the initiative, a Range Rover, provided by Vertu Nelson Land Rover, was stationed outside the stadium to serve as a collection point. The effort was complemented by a ...

Vertu Honda Mansfield has earned a Garage Star Award at The Motor Ombudsman’s National Garage Star Awards 2023. The Motor Ombudsman’s Star Awards, introduced in 2020 during the challenging global pandemic, annually celebrate the outstanding contributions of Motor Ombudsman-accredited businesses and their colleagues. They spotlight those who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication to their customers in aspects ranging from vehicle purchase ...

Vertu Motors has issued a profits warning following ‘significant’ reductions in wholesale used car values. It cited Cap figures showing values fell 4.2% in both October and November with sharper cuts for premium brands of 7% to 11% each month. It cut prices to maintain stock turn and used volumes fell 2% for the three months to November compared to ...

Bristol Street Motors has pumped £1m into a new Ford dealership in Newcastle, creating 50 new jobs. This refurbished location will be the flagship centre for Ford representation in Newcastle. Open as of 4 December, the dealership is overseen by general manager Christopher Stewart who previously managed Bristol Street Motors Durham Ford. The expansion of the Ford branch marks Bristol ...

Adam Gilmore has been appointed as the new general manager at Macklin Motors Glasgow Central Nissan, following the retirement of Robert Auld, who had been at the helm for over six years. Gilmore, formerly the general sales manager at the dealership, is no stranger to leadership positions in the motor industry. Before joining Macklin Motors, he held the position of ...