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Three Bristol Street Motors dealerships have been won the Ford President’s Award, recognising their commitment to excellence in customer service and sales performance. The award celebrates the outstanding achievements of Bristol Street Motors Crewe Ford, Gloucester Ford, and Kings Norton Ford dealerships, with Kings Norton securing the accolade for an impressive fourth consecutive year. The Ford President’s Award recognises the ...

Vanaways UK have revealed plans to double turnover to £200m in the next two years. The company has been growing fast. In the year to December it saw pre-tax profits decline -2.9% to £2.21m on turnover up 130% to £109.4m. Founders Adam Carter (left) and Chris Jakeways said they planned to double turnover in the next two years. “We’re aiming ...

Kia UK has reshuffled its senior management team to boost performance. with two directors swopping jobs. Steve Hicks is appointed as Kia UK’s marketing director, with Sanka De Silva taking on the role of sales director. Both moves have been made to deliver on Kia’s ‘Take the Lead’ strategy for 2025, focusing on introducing the company’s largest number of new ...

Mid Sussex District Council has given the green light to a new Sytner Porsche centre in Sayers Common The development will including sale and service areas, a workshop, parts storage, office accommodations, and an MOT testing facility. The establishment of this new facility is expected to secure 55 existing jobs while also creating an additional 15 positions. A standout component ...

Electric vehicles are showing the biggest price drops, with a 2% MoM fall from £25,683 to £25,177 and a YoY fall of 13% from £28,829. Three Tesla models are included in the five biggest price falls in February, according to Motors Market View.  The biggest price drop was the all-electric MINI hatchback (3 to 4 years), down 5.6% to £14,249. ...

More than half of dealers (53%), an increase from 34% in February, believe consumer confidence is on the rise. This Startline Used Car Tracker data was based on 302 consumers and 58 dealers. The percentage of dealers who believe the state of the economy is better has also improved from 21% last month to 24% now. Paul Burgess, CEO at ...

Hyundai Motor UK hosted its 2024 Annual Retailer Awards, crowning Daly’s Garage Overall Retailer of the year. Marshall Motor Group celebrated three accolades – Overall Retailer Group, Progress Retailer Group and Aftersales Retailer Group of the Year. Ashley Andrew, President of Hyundai & Genesis UK, said: “Hyundai UK’s Annual Retailer Awards is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate the hard work ...

Toyota and Lexus Remarketing has appointed Aston Barclay as its remarketing partner.  The vehicles will feature prominently at Aston Barclay’s Donington Park centre, following the launch event on 6 March.  Nick Thompson, Chief Customer officer at Aston Barclay, said: “We are delighted to be working with Toyota and Lexus Remarketing to offer its products through our physical auctions. “We know ...

BYD UK and Arval UK have partnered to launch BYD Lease, providing UK customers with vehicle leasing expertise. All four BYD models are now available via BYD Lease, with the SEALION 7 arriving soon. Steve Beattie, sales & marketing Director, BYD UK, said: “The introduction of BYD Lease is a big step for our growth in the UK. “As one of ...

Carmakers are expected to introduce more discounts on EVs in the coming weeks and beyond to shift stock and meet ZEV Mandate targets. In February, the volume of new cars being advertised on Auto Trader rose 3% MoM and 20% YoY. Bex Kennett, New Car Performance director at Auto Trader, said: “Although it’s been a somewhat lacklustre start to the ...