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Pendragon said it would sell its dealer network to Oregon-based Lithia Motors for £280m
Dealers

Weak pound drives North American takeover of UK dealers

Quality of the businesses is another factor in overseas buyers looking to UK

21 September 2023
Weak pound drives North American takeover of UK dealers
Used car lot
Research by used car experts heycar can help you power decisions about stock and offers
Car sales

6 essential used car stats that dealerships need to know

Research by heycar shows leads for used EVs grew 67% from January to June

29 August 2023
6 essential used car stats that dealerships need to know
Dealers

'Dealers are our engine, they're crucial,' says Fiat Europe boss

Italian brand joins Honda in backing dealer network and rejecting all-out direct-to-customer sales

4 August 2023
'Dealers are our engine, they're crucial,' says Fiat Europe boss
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The number of available used cars has shrunk due to the sharp reduction in new car sales and production caused by supply issues and the Covid pandemic
Dealers

Lack of stock forces used-car dealer Peter Vardy to close two sites

Dundee and Glasgow branches of Peter Vardy Carz supermarket chain are part of nine across the country

1 August 2023
Lack of stock forces used-car dealer Peter Vardy to close two sites
Lotus Evija and Eletre in Mayfair showroom
Showroom floor currently hosts Lotus's new-car line-up, but may rotate with historic models
Dealers

Lotus opens flagship London dealer ahead of major sales push

Mayfair ‘brand centre’ opens to build brand awareness and cater to most valued clients

1 August 2023
Lotus opens flagship London dealer ahead of major sales push
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Volvo CEO Jim Rowan previously called the traditional car sales model "flawed"
Dealers

Volvo UK confirms switch to agency sales model from June

UK to become Swedish brand’s first market in which it solely sells cars directly to buyers

19 May 2023
Volvo UK confirms switch to agency sales model from June
Mercedes Benz dealer forecourt
Mercedes-Benz rolled out the agency model in the UK at the start of the year
Dealers

Dealer group boosts new car profits after Mercedes UK agency shift

Penske made an average gross profit of £3125 per car on Mercedes new car agency sales in March

27 April 2023
Dealer group boosts new car profits after Mercedes UK agency shift
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Managing your online reputation correctly can result in increased sales figures
Dealers

Why online dealer reputation matters (and 8 easy ways to improve it)

Research by automotive customer experience specialists Reputation shows that dealerships which manage their online reputation can boost sales by as much as 10%. Here’s how to do it

13 March 2023
Why online dealer reputation matters (and 8 easy ways to improve it)
Robert Forrester CEO Vertu Motors
"The integration process will commence immediately," said Vertu Motors CEO Robert Forrester
Dealers

Vertu swells UK dealer network with £182m Helston Garages deal

Addition of 28 showrooms is expected to significantly boost the dealer group's earnings in 2023

19 December 2022
Vertu swells UK dealer network with £182m Helston Garages deal
Electric vehicles

Mercedes-Benz opens first EQ electric car showroom

Dealership in Yokohama, Japan, showcases all five Mercedes EVs currently available and offers rentals

6 December 2022
Mercedes-Benz opens first EQ electric car showroom

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