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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…
Thatcham Research on critical skills shortage
The UK’s vehicle repair and salvage sector is facing a critical skills shortage, according to Thatcham Research. This critical skills shortage is driving up insurance costs, extending collision repair times and undermining consumer confidence. Dean Lander, head of repair sector…
ZEV Mandate is ‘biggest risk’ to UK used car market
The zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate is set to continue as the UK’s “biggest risk” to future EV residual values. That the view of Indicata from its latest Market Watch used car insights report. Indicata believes the UK regulatory framework —…
BYD becomes an Official Partner of Manchester City Football Club
BYD is the Official Automotive Partner of Manchester City Football Club. As well as supplying BYD and DENZA cars and other vehicles to Manchester City, BYD Group will bring its new-energy expertise through vehicle charging and energy-storage batteries at City…
Motus Group CEO Rob Truscott to retire in July succeeded by Matt Lawrenson
Rob Truscott, CEO at Motus Group (UK) for the past eight years, has announced his retirement on 31 July this year. Motus Group (UK) owns Pentagon Motor Group, which is headed up by CEO Tom Carney. It is also a…