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Ray Chapman Motors celebrates opening of Chery dealership in York
Ray Chapman Motors has officially opened its Chery showroom in York, marking a significant milestone in the company’s 57-year history. The opening was attended by the Right Honourable, The Lord Mayor of York, Martin Rowley BEM. Located at 223 Malton…
Vertu Motors takes on Geely franchise in Glasgow
Vertu Motors has taken on its first UK Geely Auto dealership in Glasgow. The Vertu Geely Glasgow South dealership is now open for business, with redevelopment of the site ongoing. Geely launched in the UK in late 2025, initially with…
TrustFord celebrates official opening of Trowbridge dealership
TrustFord has officially celebrated the opening of its newly refurbished dealership in Trowbridge. The dealership was opened on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, by TrustFord CEO Stuart Mustoe and Catherine Blee, passenger vehicle director, Ford of Britain & Ireland, alongside members…
Hendy Foundation announces new trustee appointments
Hendy Foundation, the charitable organisation affiliated with the Hendy car dealer network, has expanded its Board of Trustees. The new members will maximise fundraising efforts in support of local projects, people, events and charitable organisations. Rebecca Hendy, Chairperson of Hendy…
EMG Duxford is now Cambridge Nissan
EMG Duxford has transitioned to become Cambridge Nissan. EMG, now under the ownership of Grainger Motor Group, is excited to be entering a new era representing the Nissan brand in Cambridgeshire. The new showroom and workshop is located on the…
JCB Group acquires VW Maidstone and Škoda Maidstone
The JCB Group has acquired Volkswagen Maidstone and Škoda Maidstone. The two dealerships will be trading as JCB Volkswagen Maidstone and JCB Škoda Maidstone, located at South Aylesford Retail Park, Wood Close, Aylesford, ME20 7UB. Jonathan Bischoff, Managing Director of…
Dealership investment opportunities are the ‘most attractive’ in a decade
Dealership investment opportunities are the “most attractive” they have been in over a decade. That’s the view of property specialist Savills in its Market Commentary, Automotive Outlook & Trends 2026. Savills said that the value of transactions in 2025 had…