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Ford & Slater takes Electric Dealer prize at DAF annual awards
UK DAF dealer Ford & Slater took the Electric Dealer Award at the DAF International Dealer Meeting in Faro (Portugal). The award recognises Ford & Slater’s commitment and exceptional service in supporting customers as they make the crucial transition to…
Group 1 gives update on £37m UK restructuring and cost cutting programme
US dealer giant Group 1 is pushing ahead with the five-phase restructuring of its UK business and the integration of Inchcape which it bought last year. Last year, in phases one and two, it cut costs by £15m with a…
McLaren previews its 2025 Formula 1 car, the MCL39
McLaren has revealed the MCL39 as its contender for the 2025 Formula 1 season The MCL39 will be piloted by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in the new season The first race will be the Australian Grand Prix, taking place…
Thames Motor Group drives service plans and vehicle health checks
Thames Motor Group is now using Glovebox, a fully integrated online customer space created by eDynamix, to enhance transparency and engagement. Glovebox, along with will help to streamline dealership processes while providing a solid foundation from which the Group can…
Bowker Motor Group expands apprenticeship programme
Bowker Motor Group has expanded its apprenticeship programme and now has 20 trainees on its books. The milestone celebration coincides with National Apprenticeship Week 2025, running from 10th to 16th February. T The week highlights the role of apprenticeships in…
VW ID.Every1 concept previews entry-level EV due in 2027
VW will preview an entry-level EV due in 2027 with the ID.Every1 concept to be unveiled in March The entry-level EV will have a targeted starting price of around 20,000 euros VW is developing a lower-cost version of its MEB…
Barclays sets aside £90m for motor finance commission redress
Barclays has set aside £90m for historic motor finance commission redress. The figure was detailed in its financial results for 2024 published today. Barclays said it ceased operating in the motor finance market in late 2019, although historical operations before…