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Pinewood on FY24 earnings and partnership with Global Auto Holdings
Pinewood has entered into a five year contract with Global Auto Holdings to implement the Pinewood Automotive Intelligence™ platform into its 155 dealerships across the UK, North America and Scandinavia. This marks the largest non-associated major dealership group to adopt…
Acura may reverse its plan to skip hybrids
Acura, which hasn't sold a hybrid vehicle since the NSX supercar ended production in 2022, may be reconsidering its strategy. The automaker previously announced in 2021 that it planned to bypass hybrids entirely, and would instead focus on electric vehicles…
Chevy Blazer EV.R NASCAR prototype debuts at 2025 Daytona 500
It was last summer that NASCAR unveiled a prototype electric race car with a crossover-like body, as a means to demonstrate the series' commitment to reducing emissions. Ford followed up with its own prototype styled like the Mustang Mach-E, featuring…
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…