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Jaecoo announces prices and specifications for three-row 8 SHS-P
Jaecoo UK has launched the Jaecoo 8 SHS-P, bringing a three-row vehicle to the Jaecoo line-up for the first time. Prices for the 7-seat Jaecoo 8 SHS-P Luxury will start from £45,500 and from £47,500 for the 6-seat Jaecoo 8…
CMA gives go ahead for BCA acquisition of Aston Barclay
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) given the go ahead for British Car Auctions (BCA) parent company Constellation to Aston Barclay. The move follows an in-depth phase two investigation led by an independent inquiry group. BCA and Aston Barclay both…
Automotive charity Ben launches search for new chair and trustees
Automotive industry charity, Ben, has launched a search for a new chair and trustees. This move follows the retirement of long serving trustees: Steve Nash (Chair), Graeme Potts, Robin Woolcock and Jeremy Hicks. Will Dalton, a Ben trustee since February…
Lookers opens standalone Seat and Cupra dealership in Newcastle
Lookers has opened a new landmark Cupra and Seat dealership in Newcastle in a new standalone facility. Located on Railway Street in Newcastle close to the city centre, the Cupra dealership is the city’s only official site and adds to…
Renault Retail Group rolls out AI across UK dealerships
Renault Retail Group is accelerating the roll-out of Impel AI customer assistant across its network of dealers. It said the move would benefit the business and improve customer satisfaction levels. Retail Renault Group UK managing director Luke Broad said: “This…
Glyn Hopkin makes savings using Jigcar TMS
Glyn Hopkin has achieved a 40% reduction in used car vehicle movements using Jigcar’s Transport Management Software (TMS). The group is on track to save over £225,000 this year. It made 1,241 fewer vehicle movements over a six month period,…
Some dealers anticipate EV value decline
More than half of used dealers (52%) believe electric car prices and values could further worsen this year, according to the March Startline Used Car Tracker which questioned 301 consumers and 61 dealers. March’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 49%…