TrustFord to pay Real Living Wage
TrustFord has committed to pay the Real Living Wage as a minimum hourly rate, effective from 1 April. Compared to the National Living Wage, which is legally binding for workers […]
dealerships
MG launches new Midlands dealership
MG Motor UK has expanded its presence in the Midlands with a new dealership in Coventry. Unity MG of Coventry will carry a range of new and used cars as […]
Demand rises but handovers stall
New data shows that demand for new and used vehicles surged in January against the same month in 2021, with a 30% increase in enquiries and a 12% leap in […]
Car buyers give dealers the all-clear
More than three-quarters of in-market buyers are set to visit a showroom in the next three months, with the overwhelming majority confident dealerships are run in a Covid-safe manner. This […]
Motorpoint launches new recruitment drive
Up to 30 new jobs are being created in Maidstone by Motorpoint. The new roles will be in sales, service, support and vehicle preparation. Robert Jones, head of retail operations […]
Dealerships let down by the dealers
Car buyers are almost always satisfied by dealers, but customers remain less happy with the quality of dealer staff, new research has revealed. The finding comes from a unique deep […]
EMG joins MG network
East Anglia dealer group EMG has joined the MG network. Ipswich-based EMG MG will carry a range of new and used cars as well as offering on-site EV charging, servicing […]
Barriers to buying revealed
The top 10 barriers named by consumers when considering buying a used car have been revealed in new research for the RAC Dealer Network. Having to travel too far to […]
Lookers announces AX partnership
Motor retailer Lookers has selected AX to offer its customers a seamless accident aftercare solution. The partnership, which has been integrated at 129 Lookers dealership sites and seven bodyshops, will […]
SsangYong network expands on south coast
SsangYong Motors UK has announced the addition of Southampton-based Balmer Lawn to its dealer network. Kevin Griffin, managing director at SsangYong Motors UK, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Balmer […]
Mervyn Stewart secures Suzuki approval
Northern Ireland dealer group Mervyn Stewart has secured Suzuki approval. The Bangor site will carry the full range of new and used Suzuki cars as well as offering on-site EV […]
MG network expands in Bucks
MG Motor UK and Vertu Motors Plc have extended their partnership with a second Bristol Street Motors dealership opening in Beaconsfield. The first Bristol Street Motors MG site opened in […]
